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Tex. Education Code § 37.123 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 37 / Section 37.123
§ 37.123. DISRUPTIVE ACTIVITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person, alone or in concert with others, intentionally engages in disruptive activity on the campus or property of any private or public school.

(b) For purposes of this section, disruptive activity is:

(1) obstructing or restraining the passage of persons in an exit, entrance, or hallway of a building without the authorization of the administration of the school;

(2) seizing control of a building or portion of a building to interfere with an administrative, educational, research, or other authorized activity;

(3) preventing or attempting to prevent by force or violence or the threat of force or violence a lawful assembly authorized by the school administration so that a person attempting to participate in the assembly is unable to participate due to the use of force or violence or due to a reasonable fear that force or violence is likely to occur;

(4) disrupting by force or violence or the threat of force or violence a lawful assembly in progress; or

(5) obstructing or restraining the passage of a person at an exit or entrance to the campus or property or preventing or attempting to prevent by force or violence or by threats of force or violence the ingress or egress of a person to or from the property or campus without the authorization of the administration of the school.

(c) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.

(d) Any person who is convicted the third time of violating this section is ineligible to attend any institution of higher education receiving funds from this state before the second anniversary of the third conviction.

(e) This section may not be construed to infringe on any right of free speech or expression guaranteed by the constitution of the United States or of this state.
Tex. Government Code § 22.112 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 22 / Section 22.112
§ 22.112. PERMANENT PLACE DESIGNATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The court of criminal appeals is composed of a presiding judge and of eight judges holding places numbered consecutively beginning with Place 2.

(b) The designation of offices and places under this section identifies the offices and places for all purposes, including identification on official ballots for primary and general elections.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 203.13 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 203 / Section 203.13
§ 203.13. SUMMARY SUSPENSION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may summarily suspend, without a hearing, the license of a licensee who fails to file a report or return or to make a tax payment required by this subchapter. Chapter 2001, Government Code does not apply to the commission in the enforcement and administration of this section.

(b) A suspension under this section takes effect on the third day after the date the notice of suspension is given. The notice shall be given to the licensee or the licensee's agent or employee by registered or certified mail if not given in person.

(c) The commission shall terminate a suspension made under this section when the licensee files all required returns and makes all required tax payments that are due.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 482.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 482 / Section 482.004
§ 482.004. SUMMARY FORFEITURE.
Status: in_force

A simulated controlled substance seized as a result of an offense under this chapter is subject to summary forfeiture and to destruction or disposition in the same manner as is a controlled substance property under Subchapter E, Chapter 481.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8309.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8309 / Section 8309.156
§ 8309.156. TAX OR BOND ELECTION.
Status: in_force

Before a new district created by the division of the district may impose a maintenance tax or issue bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the new district must hold an election as required by this chapter to obtain voter approval.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4501.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4501 / Section 4501.109
§ 4501.109. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED; IMMUNITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority may sue and be sued in this state.

(b) This section does not waive any governmental immunity that would otherwise apply to the authority.
Tex. Election Code § 20.036 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 20 / Section 20.036
§ 20.036. DECLINATION OF REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) If the applicant does not wish to complete a voter registration application form, the agency employee shall request that the applicant complete and sign an official declination of registration form unless the employee determines that the applicant has previously completed and signed the form.

(b) If the applicant refuses to sign the declination form, the agency employee shall enter on the form a notation of that fact.

(c) The agency shall preserve each declination for at least 22 months after the date of signing. The declination may be retained in the applicant's file at the agency or in a separate declination file.

(d) A declination is confidential and may be used only for voter registration purposes.

(e) The secretary of state shall prescribe the procedures necessary to eliminate the filing of multiple declinations by an applicant.
Tex. Water Code § 5.230 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 5 / Section 5.230
§ 5.230. ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

On approval of the commission, the executive director may enforce the terms and conditions of any permit, certified filing, certificate of adjudication, order, standard, or rule by injunction or other appropriate remedy in a court of competent jurisdiction.
Tex. Government Code § 24.594 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.594
§ 24.594.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.594. 450TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TRAVIS COUNTY). (a) The 450th Judicial District is composed of Travis County.

(b) The 450th District Court shall give preference to criminal matters.
Tex. Transportation Code § 341.006 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 341 / Section 341.006
§ 341.006. LEASING OF STRUCTURE.
Status: in_force

(a) The individual, corporation, or association that owns a structure may lease the right-of-way over the structure to:

(1) a municipality for public utilities owned and operated by the municipality; or

(2) a corporation to construct railroad tracks to operate a steam or electric train or car.

(b) An individual, corporation, or association by leasing the right-of-way may not:

(1) obstruct or interfere with a pedestrian's or vehicle's use of the structure; or

(2) permit a monopoly.

(c) The commission may prescribe the terms of a lease to a railroad corporation.

(d) If approved by the commission, a corporation that leases the right-of-way over the structure may:

(1) contract with the individual, corporation, or association that owns the structure to pay all money due under the contract; and

(2) issue and sell bonds up to the amount of its obligation to the individual, corporation, or association.

(e) A railroad corporation that leases the right-of-way over the structure may only charge for the use of the tracks as a part of mileage according to statutory rates and the general laws of this state.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 101.051 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 101 / Section 101.051
§ 101.051. CERTAIN PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A provision that may be included in the company agreement of a limited liability company may be included in the certificate of formation of the company as provided by Section 3.005(b).

(b) A reference in this title to the company agreement of a limited liability company includes any provision contained in the company's certificate of formation to the extent that the provision reflects the agreement of each member concerning the affairs or the conduct of the business of the limited liability company.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.041 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 382 / Section 382.041
§ 382.041. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a member, employee, or agent of the commission may not disclose information submitted to the commission relating to secret processes or methods of manufacture or production that is identified as confidential when submitted.

(b) A member, employee, or agent of the commission may disclose information confidential under Subsection (a) to a representative of the United States Environmental Protection Agency on the request of a representative of that agency if:

(1) at the time of disclosure the member, employee, or agent notifies the representative that the material has been identified as confidential when submitted; and

(2) the commission, before the information is disclosed, has entered into an agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency that ensures that the agency treats information identified as confidential as though it had been submitted by the originator of the information with an appropriate claim of confidentiality under federal law.
Tex. Government Code § 540.0709 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 540 / Section 540.0709
§ 540.0709. SPECIAL PROTOCOLS FOR INDIGENT POPULATIONS.
Status: in_force

In conjunction with an academic center, the commission may study the treatment of indigent populations to develop special protocols for use by Medicaid managed care organizations in providing health care services to recipients.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.222 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.222
§ 2306.222. CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS REGARDING HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS.
Status: in_force

The department may enter into agreements and contracts with housing sponsors and mortgage lenders under this chapter to make or participate in mortgage loans for residential housing for individuals and families of low and very low income and families of moderate income.
Tex. Finance Code § 126.001 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 126 / Section 126.001
§ 126.001. APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR OR LIQUIDATING AGENT.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may appoint any person, including the share and deposit guaranty corporation or credit union provided for by Section 15.410, as a conservator or a liquidating agent under this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 470.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 470 / Section 470.003
§ 470.003. COMPOSITION; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The council is composed of nine members appointed as follows:

(1) one ex officio member of the legislature appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives;

(2) one ex officio member of the legislature appointed by the lieutenant governor; and

(3) seven members appointed by the governor.

(b) Members appointed by the speaker of the house and the lieutenant governor serve two-year terms. Members appointed by the governor serve four-year staggered terms, with either three or four members' terms expiring February 1 of each odd-numbered year.

(c) In making appointments to the council, the appointing officials shall attempt to achieve representation of all areas of the state.

(d) The governor shall designate the chair and vice chair of the council from among the members of the council.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7960.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7960 / Section 7960.0503
§ 7960.0503. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 3862.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3862 / Section 3862.103
§ 3862.103. DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district, using money available to the district, may exercise the powers given to a development corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, including the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, or maintain a project under that chapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 292C.153 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 292C / Section 292C.153
§ 292C.153. INTEREST, PENALTIES, AND DISCOUNTS.
Status: in_force

Interest, penalties, and discounts on mandatory payments required under this chapter are governed by the law applicable to county ad valorem taxes.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3001.207 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3001 / Section 3001.207
§ 3001.207. ASSESSMENT AS LIEN.
Status: in_force

(a) An assessment, including an assessment resulting from an addition or correction to the assessment roll, penalties and interest on an assessment, an assessment collection expense, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the district in collecting an assessment are:

(1) a first and prior lien against the property assessed;

(2) superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes; and

(3) the personal liability of and charge against the owners of the property, even if the owners are not named in an assessment proceeding.

(b) The lien is effective from the date of the order imposing the assessment until the date the assessment is paid.
Tex. Government Code § 83.005 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 83 / Section 83.005
§ 83.005. RECOVERY.
Status: in_force

A person who pays a fee prohibited by this chapter may bring suit for and is entitled to:

(1) recovery of the fee paid;

(2) damages equal to three times the fee paid; and

(3) court costs and reasonable and necessary attorney's fees.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 115.016 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 115 / Section 115.016
§ 115.016. ISSUANCE OF MANIFEST.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who obtains a tender required under this subchapter shall sign and issue a manifest to the operator of each motor vehicle used to transport the oil or petroleum product that is covered by the tender.

(b) The person shall issue a separate manifest for each load carried by the motor vehicle.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 49A.067 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 49A / Section 49A.067
§ 49A.067. UNIDENTIFIED BODY.
Status: in_force

(a) A justice of the peace investigating an unidentified person's death described by Article 49A.053(a)(3)(B) shall report the death to the missing children and missing persons information clearinghouse of the Department of Public Safety and the National Crime Information Center not later than the 10th working day after the date the investigation began.

(b) A justice of the peace investigating an unidentified person's death described by Article 49A.053(a)(3)(B), or the justice's designee, shall enter into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System information regarding all available identifying features of the unidentified body, including fingerprints, dental records, any unusual physical characteristics, and the clothing found on the body, not later than the earlier of:

(1) the 10th working day after the date that one or more identifying features of the unidentified body are determined; or

(2) the 60th day after the date the investigation began.

(c) A justice of the peace may order an investigative or laboratory test to determine the identity of a deceased person. After proper removal of a sample from a body, a justice may order a person specially trained in identification work to complete any test necessary to determine the identity of the deceased person.

(d) To enable the timely and accurate identification of the person, a medical examination on an unidentified person:

(1) must include:

(A) all available fingerprints and palm prints;

(B) dental charts and radiographs, including x-rays, of the teeth;

(C) frontal and lateral facial photographs with scale indicated;

(D) notation and photographs, with scale indicated, of a significant scar, mark, tattoo, or item of clothing or other personal effect found with or near the body;

(E) notation of any antemortem medical condition;

(F) notation of any observation relevant to the estimation of time of death; and

(G) precise documentation of the body's burial location; and

(2) may include:

(A) full body radiographs, including x-rays; and

(B) hair specimens with roots.

(e) On discovering the body or body part of a deceased person in the circumstances described by Article 49A.053(a)(3)(B), the justice of the peace may request aid in the examination of the body or body part from a forensic anthropologist who holds a doctoral degree in anthropology with an emphasis in physical anthropology. The forensic anthropologist:

(1) shall attempt to establish:

(A) whether the body or body part is of a human or animal;

(B) whether evidence of childbirth, injury, or disease exists; and

(C) the sex, race, age, stature, and physical anomalies of the body or body part; and

(2) may attempt to establish the cause, manner, and time of death.

(f) A person may not cremate or direct the cremation of an unidentified person's body under Article 49A.068(a). If the body is buried, the justice of the peace shall record and maintain for a period of at least 10 years all information relating to the body and the burial location.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8470.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8470 / Section 8470.052
§ 8470.052. 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. Water Code § 5.5146 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 5 / Section 5.5146
§ 5.5146. EMERGENCY ORDER CONCERNING OPERATION OF CERTAIN TREATMENT FACILITIES WITHOUT PERMIT.
Status: in_force

The commission may issue an emergency order under this subchapter suspending operations of a treatment facility that:

(1) handles waste and wastewater from humans or household operations;

(2) is required to obtain a permit from the commission; and

(3) is operating without the required permit.
Tex. Government Code § 823.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 823 / Section 823.001
§ 823.001. TYPES OF CREDITABLE SERVICE.
Status: in_force

The types of service creditable in the retirement system are:

(1) prior service;

(2) membership service;

(3) military service; and

(4) equivalent membership service.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3887.160 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3887 / Section 3887.160
§ 3887.160. DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATING AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO UNDERTAKE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, IMPOSE TAXES OR ASSESSMENTS, AND BORROW MONEY, INCLUDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) After the district's board of directors is organized, but before the district may undertake any improvement project, issue bonds, impose taxes, impose assessments or fees, or borrow money, the district must negotiate and execute with the county a mutually approved and accepted development and operating agreement, including any pre-annexation agreements, and any limitations regarding the plans and rules for:

(1) the exercise of the powers granted to the district under this chapter, including the organization, development, and operation of the district;

(2) the selection and description of improvement projects that may be undertaken and financed by the district and the ownership, operation, and maintenance of the improvement projects;

(3) the terms, conditions, methods, means, and amounts of financing authorized by this chapter that the district may undertake in providing improvement projects; and

(4) the amounts, methods, and times of reimbursement to the county for costs and expenses, if any, incurred by the county with respect to the development and operation of the district and the financing of improvement projects by the district.

(b) An agreement required by this section may not be effective until its terms and execution are approved by the board by order or resolution.
Tex. Government Code § 2003.108 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2003 / Section 2003.108
§ 2003.108. PENDING CASE STATUS REVIEW.
Status: in_force

At least quarterly, the office shall review with the comptroller and appropriate staff of the office the status of pending cases under this subchapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 432.014 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 432 / Section 432.014
§ 432.014. REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 30th day after the date of the denial or emergency suspension, a person whose license application has been denied or whose license has been placed under an emergency suspension may request a reinspection for the purpose of granting or reinstating the license.

(b) The department shall perform the reinspection not later than the 10th day after the date of receipt of a written request for reinspection from the applicant or license holder.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8857.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8857 / Section 8857.051
§ 8857.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of seven directors.

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Occupations Code § 901.202 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 901 / Section 901.202
§ 901.202. COMPLAINTS.
Status: in_force

The board by rule shall establish methods by which consumers and service recipients are notified of the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the board for the purpose of directing a complaint to the board. The board may require that notice:

(1) on each registration form, application, or written contract for services of a person regulated under this chapter; or

(2) in a bill for service provided by a person regulated under this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 4006.102 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 4006 / Section 4006.102
§ 4006.102. REDUCED FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by rule may adopt reduced fees under Section 4006.001 for original and renewal applications of dealers, agents, officers, investment advisers, or investment adviser representatives who have assumed inactive status as defined by the board.

(b) The board by rule may adopt reduced fees under Section 4006.001 as appropriate to accommodate a small business required by this title to register in two or more of the following capacities:

(1) dealer;

(2) agent;

(3) investment adviser;

(4) investment adviser representative; or

(5) officer.

(c) A person is not required to pay more than one fee required under Section 4006.001 to engage in business in this state concurrently for the same person or company as:

(1) a dealer and an investment adviser; or

(2) an agent and investment adviser representative.
Tex. Finance Code § 156.211 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 156 / Section 156.211
§ 156.211. CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR SPONSORSHIP; MODIFICATION OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the 10th day preceding the effective date of an address change, a residential mortgage loan company shall notify the commissioner in writing of the new address accompanied by a change of address fee of $25.

(b) When the sponsorship of a residential mortgage loan originator is terminated, the residential mortgage loan originator or the residential mortgage loan company shall immediately notify the commissioner.

(b-1) Not later than the 10th day before a residential mortgage loan company begins doing business under an assumed name, the residential mortgage loan company shall file with the commissioner a copy of an assumed name certificate for each assumed name under which the residential mortgage loan company intends to conduct business and pay a $25 registration fee for each assumed name.

(b-2) A person licensed under this chapter must notify the commissioner not later than the 10th day after the date of any change of the person's name for the issuance of an amended license.

(b-3) A residential mortgage loan company licensed under this chapter that changes the company's qualifying individual shall notify the commissioner not later than the 10th business day after the date of the change. The commissioner may charge a fee of $25 for each change of a designated representative.

(c) A fee under this section is not refundable and may not be credited or applied to any other fee or indebtedness owed by the person paying the fee.