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Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 11.074 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 11 / Section 11.074
§ 11.074. EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not affect the regulatory authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Tex. Government Code § 153.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 153 / Section 153.001
§ 153.001. INVESTIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The commission may conduct investigations as necessary to enforce the laws administered by the commission.
Tex. Family Code § 103.002 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 103 / Section 103.002
§ 103.002. TRANSFER OF ORIGINAL PROCEEDINGS WITHIN STATE.
Status: in_force

(a) If venue of a suit is improper in the court in which an original suit is filed and no other court has continuing, exclusive jurisdiction of the suit, on the timely motion of a party other than the petitioner, the court shall transfer the proceeding to the county where venue is proper.

(b) On a showing that a suit for dissolution of the marriage of the child's parents has been filed in another court, a court in which a suit is pending shall transfer the proceedings to the court where the dissolution of the marriage is pending.

(c) The procedures in Chapter 155 apply to a transfer of:

(1) an original suit under this section; or

(2) a suit for modification or a motion for enforcement under this title.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9017.062 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9017 / Section 9017.062
§ 9017.062. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax in the defined area only and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the defined area voters voting at an election held under Section 9017.060.

(b) In addition to the purposes allowed by Chapter 49, Water Code, a contract may contain provisions related to the plant, works, facilities, roads, or other projects to serve the defined area.

(c) A contract approved by the defined area voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1106.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1106 / Section 1106.153
§ 1106.153. FISCAL YEAR.
Status: in_force

The district's fiscal year begins on October 1 and ends on September 30.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2054.607 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.607
§ 2054.607. RISK TRANSFER OR COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

A subsidiary of the company that offers health benefit coverage under this subchapter may contract with an outside company authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state that is not under common control with the company or the subsidiary to:

(1) transfer to the outside company all or a portion of the subsidiary's risks arising from health benefit coverage offered under this subchapter; or

(2) obtain insurance coverage from the outside company guarantying the subsidiary's obligations arising from health benefit coverage offered under this subchapter.
Tex. Finance Code § 371.165 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 371 / Section 371.165
§ 371.165. RETURN OF PLEDGED GOODS.
Status: in_force

A pawnbroker shall return pledged goods to the pledgor on payment of the total amount due the pawnbroker in connection with the pawn transaction.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.033 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 31 / Section 31.033
§ 31.033. UNAUTHORIZED NUMBERS PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) No person may paint, attach, or otherwise display on the forward half of a vessel a number other than the number awarded to the vessel or granted reciprocity under this chapter.

(b) No person may deface or alter the certificate of number or the number assigned to and appearing on a vessel.

(c) No person may display on a vessel a registration decal that is altered, fraudulent, or issued under a certificate of number assigned to another vessel.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7954.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7954 / Section 7954.103
§ 7954.103. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Government Code § 2001.091 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.091
§ 2001.091.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2001.091. DISCOVERY FROM PARTIES: ORDERS FOR PRODUCTION OR INSPECTION. (a) On the motion of a party, on notice to each other party, and subject to limitations of the kind provided for discovery under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, a state agency in which a contested case is pending may order a party:

(1) to produce and to permit the party making the motion or a person on behalf of that party to inspect and to copy or photograph a designated document, paper, book, account, letter, photograph, or tangible thing in the party's possession, custody, or control that:

(A) is not privileged; and

(B) constitutes or contains, or is reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of, evidence that is material to a matter involved in the contested case; and

(2) to permit entry to designated land or other property in the party's possession or control to inspect, measure, survey, or photograph the property or a designated object or operation on the property that may be material to a matter involved in the contested case.

(b) An order under this section:

(1) must specify the time, place, and manner of making the inspection, measurement, or survey or of making copies or photographs; and

(2) may prescribe other terms and conditions that are just.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8078.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8078 / Section 8078.0103
§ 8078.0103. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.959 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.959
§ 361.959. ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may conduct audits and inspections to determine compliance with this subchapter.

(b) The commission and the attorney general, as appropriate, shall enforce this subchapter and, except as provided by Subsections (d) and (e), take enforcement action against any manufacturer, retailer, or person who recycles or reuses computer equipment for failure to comply with this subchapter.

(c) The attorney general may file suit under Section 7.032, Water Code, to enjoin an activity related to the sale of computer equipment in violation of this subchapter.

(d) The commission shall issue a warning notice to a person on the person's first violation of this subchapter. The person must comply with this subchapter not later than the 60th day after the date the warning notice is issued.

(e) A retailer who receives a warning notice from the commission that the retailer's inventory violates this subchapter because it includes computer equipment from a manufacturer that has not submitted the recovery plan required by Section 361.955 must bring the inventory into compliance with this subchapter not later than the 60th day after the date the warning notice is issued.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3911.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3911 / Section 3911.251
§ 3911.251. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO BORROW MONEY OR IMPOSE TAXES OR ASSESSMENTS, INCLUDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

Before the district may issue bonds, impose taxes or assessments, or borrow money, the district and the city must negotiate and execute a development agreement regarding the development plans and rules for:

(1) the development and operation of the district; and

(2) the financing of improvement projects.
Tex. Government Code § 525.0203 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 525 / Section 525.0203
§ 525.0203. HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION IN STAGES.
Status: in_force

The commission shall implement the health information exchange system in stages as described by this subchapter, except that the commission may deviate from those stages if technological advances make a deviation advisable or more efficient.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3802.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3802 / Section 3802.102
§ 3802.102. NONPROFIT CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or providing a service authorized by this chapter.

(b) The nonprofit corporation:

(1) has each power of and is considered for all purposes to be a local government corporation created under Chapter 431, Transportation Code; and

(2) may implement any project and provide any service authorized by this chapter.

(c) The board shall appoint the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation. The board of directors of the nonprofit corporation shall serve in the same manner as, for the same term as, and on the same conditions as the board of directors of a local government corporation created under Chapter 431, Transportation Code.

(d) The nonprofit corporation may be dissolved as provided by Chapter 431, Transportation Code, for a corporation created under that chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1059.207 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1059 / Section 1059.207
§ 1059.207. EXECUTION OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board president shall execute the district's bonds in the district's name.

(b) The board secretary shall countersign the bonds in the manner provided by Chapter 618, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3844.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3844 / Section 3844.051
§ 3844.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of 11 directors who serve staggered terms of four years with five or six directors' terms expiring June 1 of each odd-numbered year.

(b) The board by resolution may increase or decrease the number of directors on the board, but only if a majority of the board finds that it is in the best interest of the district to do so. The board may not:

(1) increase the number of directors to more than 15; or

(2) decrease the number of directors to fewer than five.

(c) Sections 49.053, 49.054, 49.056, 49.057, 49.058, and 49.060, Water Code, apply to the board.

(d) Subchapter D, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the board to the extent that subchapter does not conflict with this chapter.
Tex. Labor Code § 404.007 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 404 / Section 404.007
§ 404.007. NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING; ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The office shall develop and implement a policy to encourage the use of:

(1) negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code, for the adoption of office rules; and

(2) appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedures under Chapter 2009, Government Code, to assist in the resolution of internal and external disputes under the office's jurisdiction.

(b) The office's procedures relating to alternative dispute resolution 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.

(c) The office shall:

(1) coordinate the implementation of the policy adopted under Subsection (a);

(2) provide training as needed to implement the procedures for negotiated rulemaking or alternative dispute resolution; and

(3) collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures.

(d) The office's alternative dispute resolution policy does not affect the manner in which the office participates in the division's administrative dispute resolution process or the department's alternative dispute resolution process through the office's administrative attachment to the department.
Tex. Government Code § 154.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 154 / Section 154.002
§ 154.002. RULES.
Status: in_force

The supreme court may adopt rules consistent with this subtitle, including rules governing:

(1) the certification and conduct of official and deputy court reporters and shorthand reporters; and

(2) the registration and conduct of court reporting and shorthand reporting firms.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3810.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3810 / Section 3810.004
§ 3810.004. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

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

(b) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.

(c) The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to:

(1) further the public purposes of developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2) eliminate unemployment and underemployment; and

(3) develop or expand transportation and commerce.

(d) The district will:

(1) promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district and of the public;

(2) provide needed funding to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the area as a community and business center; and

(3) promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic and aesthetic beauty.

(e) Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(f) The district may not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1056.207 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1056 / Section 1056.207
§ 1056.207. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

The district may use the proceeds of bonds issued under this subchapter to pay:

(1) any expense the board determines is reasonable and necessary to issue, sell, and deliver the bonds;

(2) interest payments on the bonds during a period of acquisition or construction of a project or facility to be provided through the bonds, not to exceed five years;

(3) costs related to the operation and maintenance of a project or facility to be provided through the bonds:

(A) during an estimated period of acquisition or construction, not to exceed five years; and

(B) for one year after the project or facility is acquired or constructed;

(4) costs related to the financing of the bond funds, including debt service reserve and contingency funds;

(5) costs related to the bond issuance;

(6) costs related to the acquisition of land or interests in land for a project or facility to be provided through the bonds; and

(7) costs of construction of a project or facility to be provided through the bonds, including the payment of related professional services and expenses.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 592.021 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 592 / Section 592.021
§ 592.021. ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.
Status: in_force

Each person with an intellectual disability has the right to:

(1) presumption of competency;

(2) due process in guardianship proceedings; and

(3) fair compensation for the person's labor for the economic benefit of another, regardless of any direct or incidental therapeutic value to the person.
Tex. Tax Code § 155.101 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 155 / Section 155.101
§ 155.101. RECORD OF PURCHASE OR RECEIPT.
Status: in_force

Each distributor, wholesaler, bonded agent, interstate warehouse, and export warehouse shall keep records at each place of business of all tobacco products purchased or received. Each retailer shall keep records at a single commercial business location, which the retailer shall designate as its principal place of business in the state, of all tobacco products purchased and received. These records must include:

(1) the name and address of the shipper or carrier and the mode of transportation;

(2) all shipping records or copies of records, including invoices, bills of lading, waybills, freight bills, and express receipts;

(3) the date and the name of the place of origin of the tobacco product shipment;

(4) the date and the name of the place of arrival of the tobacco product shipment;

(5) a statement of the number, kind, and price paid for the tobacco products;

(6) the name, address, permit number, and tax identification number of the seller;

(7) in the case of a distributor, the manufacturer's list price for the tobacco products;

(8) for tobacco products other than cigars, the net weight as listed by the manufacturer for each unit; and

(9) any other information required by rules of the comptroller.
Tex. Tax Code § 162.118 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 162 / Section 162.118
§ 162.118. INFORMATION REQUIRED ON DISTRIBUTOR'S RETURN.
Status: in_force

The monthly return and supplements of each distributor shall contain for the period covered by the return:

(1) the number of net gallons of gasoline received by the distributor during the month, sorted by product code, seller, point of origin, destination state, carrier, and receipt date;

(2) the number of net gallons of gasoline removed at a terminal rack by the distributor during the month, sorted by product code, seller, terminal code, and carrier;

(3) the number of net gallons of gasoline removed by the distributor during the month for export, sorted by product code, terminal code, bulk plant address, destination state, and carrier;

(4) the number of net gallons of gasoline removed by the distributor during the month from a terminal located in another state for conveyance to this state, as indicated on the shipping document for the gasoline, sorted by product code, seller, terminal code, bulk plant address, and carrier;

(5) the number of net gallons of gasoline the distributor sold during the month in transactions exempt under Section 162.104, sorted by product code and purchaser; and

(6) any other information required by the comptroller.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 103.012 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 103 / Section 103.012
§ 103.012. PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) An officer commits an offense if the officer violates a provision of Article 103.010 or Article 103.011.

(b) An offense under this article is a Class C misdemeanor.

(c) An officer who violates a provision of Article 103.010 or Article 103.011 or whose deputy violates a provision of those articles may be removed from office on the petition of the county or district attorney.
Tex. Government Code § 432.047 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 432 / Section 432.047
§ 432.047. DETAIL OR EMPLOYMENT OF REPORTERS AND INTERPRETERS.
Status: in_force

Under regulations that the governor prescribes, the convening authority of a general or special court-martial, military commission, court of inquiry, or a military tribunal:

(1) shall detail or employ qualified court reporters who shall record the proceedings of and testimony taken before that court, commission, or tribunal; and

(2) may detail or employ interpreters who shall interpret for the court, commission, or tribunal.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 341.082 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 341 / Section 341.082
§ 341.082. APPOINTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER IN CERTAIN HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) In a home-rule municipality, an environmental health officer may be appointed to enforce this chapter.

(b) The environmental health officer must be a registered professional engineer. The officer must file a copy of the officer's oath and appointment with the department.

(c) The environmental health officer shall assist the department in enforcing this chapter and is subject to:

(1) the authority of the department; and

(2) removal from office in the same manner as a municipal health authority.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 200.207 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 200 / Section 200.207
§ 200.207. VALUE OF SHARES ISSUED AS SHARE DIVIDENDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A share dividend payable in authorized but unissued shares with par value shall be issued at the par value of the shares.

(b) A share dividend payable in authorized but unissued shares without par value shall be issued at the value set by the trust managers when the share dividend is authorized.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1045.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1045 / Section 1045.158
§ 1045.158. FINANCIAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

As soon as practicable after the close of the fiscal year, the district administrator or other district agent responsible for the district's financial affairs shall prepare for the board:

(1) a sworn statement of the amount of district money; and

(2) an account of the disbursements of that money.
Tex. Government Code § 426.053 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 426 / Section 426.053
§ 426.053. OPERATION AGREEMENTS AUTHORIZED; DIRECTOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The department:

(1) may enter into agreements with law enforcement agencies or other governmental agencies for the operation of the center; and

(2) shall enter into an agreement with a law enforcement agency or other governmental agency for the appointment of a director to supervise and manage the operation of the center.

(b) The director appointed under the agreement required by Subsection (a)(2) may be a licensed peace officer. The agreement must provide that the commission of a director who is a licensed peace officer will be carried by the agency with which the department enters into the agreement under that subdivision.

(c) Information a law enforcement agency or other governmental agency collects and maintains under an agreement entered into with the department under this chapter is the intellectual property of the center. On termination of the agreement, the contracting agency shall transfer the information to the department in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8431.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8431 / Section 8431.102
§ 8431.102. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.116 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.116
§ 2306.116. AMENDED ANNUAL BUDGET.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may adopt an amended annual budget during the fiscal year.

(b) An amended annual budget does not supersede a prior budget until it is filed with the governor and the legislature.