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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1117.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1117 / Section 1117.102
§ 1117.102. RESTRICTION ON COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL TAXATION.
Status: in_force

A county, any part of which is in the district, or a municipality in the district may not issue bonds or other obligations or impose a tax on property in the district for hospital purposes for medical treatment of needy or indigent persons of the district.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 23.060 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 23 / Section 23.060
§ 23.060. FEES FOR RECORDING AND ISSUING DOCUMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The fees for recording documents in the county surveyor's records, for issuing certificates, and for making certified copies are the fees provided by law.

(b) The county surveyor is entitled to fees for all documents recorded by the county surveyor or a deputy of the county surveyor and for all certificates and certified copies issued by the county surveyor or a deputy of the county surveyor.

(c) The county clerk of the county is entitled to all fees for documents recorded by the county clerk and for all certificates and certified copies issued by the county clerk under Sections 23.0515(b) and 23.057(3).
Tex. Local Government Code § 234.053 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 234 / Section 234.053
§ 234.053. FACILITY INSPECTION REQUIRED BY MUNICIPALITY.
Status: in_force

A county health officer or official designated by the commissioners court may contract with a municipality for the county to conduct an inspection required by the municipality of a day-care center or group day-care home located in the municipality.
Tex. Education Code § 21.255 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 21 / Section 21.255
§ 21.255. HEARINGS BEFORE HEARING EXAMINER.
Status: in_force

(a) The hearing examiner may issue subpoenas at the request of either party for the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents at the hearing and may administer oaths, rule on motions and the admissibility of evidence, maintain decorum by closing the hearing or taking other appropriate action, schedule and recess the proceedings, and make any other orders as provided by rules adopted by the commissioner. The hearing examiner may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a person who is not an employee of the district only if the party requesting the issuance of the subpoena shows good cause for the subpoena. The hearing must be held within the geographical boundaries of the school district or at the regional education service center that serves the district.

(b) A hearing examiner may allow either party to take one or more depositions or to use other means of discovery before the hearing. The hearing examiner, at the request of either party, may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents at the deposition. The hearing examiner may issue a subpoena for the deposition of any person who is not an employee of the district only if the party requesting the issuance of the subpoena shows good cause for the subpoena. The deposition must be held within the geographical boundaries of the school district or at the regional education service center that serves the district.

(c) A procedure specified in this section may be changed or eliminated by written agreement of the teacher and the school district after the teacher receives the written notice of the proposed action.

(d) If the hearing examiner is unable to continue presiding over a case at any time before issuing a recommendation or decision, the parties shall request the assignment of another hearing examiner under Section 21.254 who, after a review of the record, shall perform any remaining functions without the necessity of repeating any previous proceedings.

(e) The school district shall bear the cost of the services of the hearing examiner and certified shorthand reporter at the hearing and the production of any original hearing transcript. Each party shall bear its respective costs, including the cost of discovery, if any, and attorney's fees.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3882.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3882 / Section 3882.006
§ 3882.006. ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES.
Status: in_force

All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in:

(1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created under Chapter 311, Tax Code;

(2) a tax abatement reinvestment zone created under Chapter 312, Tax Code; or

(3) an enterprise zone created under Chapter 2303, Government Code.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1301.712 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.712
§ 1301.712. COLLECTION OF PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) If the person does not pay the penalty and the enforcement of the penalty is not stayed, the penalty may be collected.

(b) The attorney general may sue to collect the penalty.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8400.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8400 / Section 8400.003
§ 8400.003. 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 works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(c) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 31.0672 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 31 / Section 31.0672
§ 31.0672. AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The division may directly sell to a political subdivision or a development corporation organized under Subtitle C1, Title 12, Local Government Code, any real property owned by the state that the legislature has authorized or the governor has approved for sale under Subchapter E if the commissioner determines the sale is in the best interest of the state.

(b) The governor must approve any sale of real property under this section. Failure of the governor to approve the sale constitutes a veto of the transaction.

(c) A sale of real property under this chapter must be for market value and under other terms and conditions the commissioner determines to be in the best interest of the state.
Tex. Local Government Code § 254.054 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 254 / Section 254.054
§ 254.054. LIMITATION ON AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF EXPENSE NOTES.
Status: in_force

The aggregate amount of expense notes issued under Section 254.053(2) that are outstanding at any time during a fiscal year may not exceed 50 percent of the difference between:

(1) the revenue of the board budgeted for that fiscal year; and

(2) the principal of and interest on board obligations other than expense notes to be paid from the revenue of the board during that fiscal year.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8077.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8077 / Section 8077.0101
§ 8077.0101. 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 Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 173.
Tex. Education Code § 39.002 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 39 / Section 39.002
§ 39.002. ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

An advisory committee appointed under this chapter is not subject to Chapter 2110, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7999.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7999 / Section 7999.103
§ 7999.103. 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. Transportation Code § 69.068 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 69 / Section 69.068
§ 69.068. EMERGENCY PILOTAGE RATES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may establish emergency pilotage rates for the period of an emergency, not to exceed 30 days, if the board finds that:

(1) a natural or man-made disaster has created a substantial hazard to piloting vessels into and out of a port; and

(2) the existence of the hazard overrides the necessity to comply with normal pilotage rate-setting procedures.

(b) In adopting emergency pilotage rates, the board is not required to comply with the procedures in this chapter and in its rules relating to the adoption of pilotage rates.

(c) Emergency pilotage rates may not be appealed.

(d) The board shall adopt rules to carry out this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8811.022 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8811 / Section 8811.022
§ 8811.022. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

The Corpus Christi City Council shall appoint the directors.
Tex. Election Code § 255.004 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 255 / Section 255.004
§ 255.004. TRUE SOURCE OF COMMUNICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if, with intent to injure a candidate or influence the result of an election, the person enters into a contract or other agreement to print, publish, or broadcast political advertising that purports to emanate from a source other than its true source.

(b) A person commits an offense if, with intent to injure a candidate or influence the result of an election, the person knowingly represents in a campaign communication that the communication emanates from a source other than its true source.

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

(d) A person commits an offense if the person, with intent to injure a candidate or influence the result of an election:

(1) creates a deep fake video; and

(2) causes the deep fake video to be published or distributed within 30 days of an election.

(e) In this section, "deep fake video" means a video, created with the intent to deceive, that appears to depict a real person performing an action that did not occur in reality.
Tex. Local Government Code § 327.205 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 327 / Section 327.205
§ 327.205. ANNUAL AUDIT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A zoo board shall have an annual audit of the zoo board's financial condition performed by an independent auditor.
Tex. Tax Code § 151.0102 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 151 / Section 151.0102
§ 151.0102.
Status: in_force

Sec. 151.0102. "TELEPHONE ANSWERING SERVICES". "Telephone answering services" means the receiving and relaying of telephone messages by a human operator. The term does not include the automated receiving and relaying of telephone messages included within the definition of "telecommunications services" under Section 151.0103.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9025.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9025 / Section 9025.002
§ 9025.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a water control and improvement district in Denton County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Insurance Code § 845.055 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 845 / Section 845.055
§ 845.055. PROVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The system shall contract with or otherwise arrange for local health care provider networks composed of not more than 19 counties to deliver health care services to enrollees residing in the rural areas of the territorial jurisdiction of the participating hospital providers.

(b) If the local health care provider networks under contract or arrangement with the system as provided by Subsection (a) are unable to provide the type and quality of health care services required by the enrollees, the system may contract with health care practitioners who are not local health care providers.

(c) The system may:

(1) enter into a contract or joint venture to provide administrative services under this chapter;

(2) enter into an intergovernmental or interlocal agreement; or

(3) provide technical assistance and management services to local health care providers as necessary to deliver health care services.
Tex. Education Code § 38.055 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 38 / Section 38.055
§ 38.055. USE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR REPRODUCTIVE SERVICES PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

Reproductive services, counseling, or referrals may not be provided through a school-based health center using grant funds awarded under this subchapter.
Tex. Finance Code § 156.208 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 156 / Section 156.208
§ 156.208. RENEWALS.
Status: repealed

(a-1) A residential mortgage loan company license issued under this chapter is valid through December 31 of the year of issuance and may be renewed on or before its expiration date if the residential mortgage loan company:

(1) pays to the commissioner a renewal fee in an amount determined by the commissioner not to exceed $375;

(2) has not shown a pattern or practice of abusive mortgage activity and has no civil judgments or liens that, in the commissioner's opinion, directly impact the ability of the residential mortgage loan company to conduct business while safeguarding and protecting the public interest; and

(3) continues to meet the minimum requirements for license issuance.

(b-1) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 160, Sec. 87(6), eff. September 1, 2013.

(b-2) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 160, Sec. 87(6), eff. September 1, 2013.

(c) An application for renewal shall be in the form prescribed by the commissioner.

(d) On receipt of a request for a renewal of a license issued under this subchapter, the commissioner may conduct a criminal background check under Section 156.206.

(e) A renewal fee is not refundable and may not be credited or applied to any other fee or indebtedness owed by the person paying the fee.

(f) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 655, Sec. 65(a)(7), eff. September 1, 2011.

(g) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 655, Sec. 65(a)(7), eff. September 1, 2011.

(h) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 655, Sec. 65(a)(7), eff. September 1, 2011.

(i) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 655, Sec. 65(a)(7), eff. September 1, 2011.

(j) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 160, Sec. 87(6), eff. September 1, 2013.

(k) In addition to the disciplinary action by the commissioner authorized under Section 156.303(a)(7), the commissioner may collect a fee in an amount not to exceed $50 for any returned check or credit card charge back.
Tex. Education Code § 38.0591 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 38 / Section 38.0591
§ 38.0591. ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The agency, in cooperation with the Health and Human Services Commission, shall develop guidelines for school districts regarding:

(1) partnering with a local mental health authority and with community or other private mental health services providers and substance abuse services providers to increase student access to mental health services; and

(2) obtaining mental health services through the medical assistance program under Chapter 32, Human Resources Code.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 131.025 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 131 / Section 131.025
§ 131.025. HEARING PROCEDURE.
Status: in_force

At a hearing under this chapter, the commission may:

(1) administer oaths or affirmations;

(2) subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance;

(3) take evidence; and

(4) require production of books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records that are considered relevant or material to the administration of this chapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 57.107 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 57 / Section 57.107
§ 57.107. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

The division may adopt rules to carry out this subchapter.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 134.004 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 134 / Section 134.004
§ 134.004. SUIT.
Status: in_force

A suit under this chapter may be brought in the county where the theft occurred or in the county where the defendant resides.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 21.152 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 21 / Section 21.152
§ 21.152. CLASSES AND SERIES OF SHARES.
Status: in_force

(a) A corporation's certificate of formation may divide the corporation's authorized shares into one or more classes and may divide one or more classes into one or more series. If more than one class or series of shares is authorized, the certificate of formation must designate each class and series of authorized shares to distinguish that class and series from any other class or series.

(b) Shares of the same class must be of the same par value or be without par value, as stated in the certificate of formation.

(c) Shares of the same class must be identical in all respects unless the shares have been divided into one or more series. If the shares of a class have been divided into one or more series, the shares may vary between series, but all shares of the same series must be identical in all respects.

(d) A corporation's certificate of formation must authorize:

(1) one or more classes or series of shares that together have unlimited voting rights; and

(2) one or more classes or series of shares, which may be the same class or series of shares as those with voting rights, that together are entitled to receive the net assets of the corporation on winding up and termination.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1106.060 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1106 / Section 1106.060
§ 1106.060. EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

The board may employ a general manager, attorney, bookkeeper, architect, and any other employee considered necessary for the efficient operation of the district.
Tex. Government Code § 2163.0011 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2163 / Section 2163.0011
§ 2163.0011. COMPTROLLER POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The comptroller has under this chapter the powers and duties described by Section 2151.004(d).
Tex. Property Code § 82.055 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 82 / Section 82.055
§ 82.055. CONTENTS OF DECLARATION FOR ALL CONDOMINIUMS.
Status: reserved

The declaration for a condominium must contain:

(1) the name of the condominium, which must include the word "condominium" or be followed by the words "a condominium" or a phrase that includes the word "condominium," and the name of the association;

(2) the name of each county in which any part of the condominium is located;

(3) a legally sufficient description of the real property included in the condominium;

(4) a description of the boundaries of each unit created by the declaration, including the unit's identifying number;

(5) a statement of the maximum number of units that the declarant reserves the right to create;

(6) a description of the limited common elements other than those listed in Sections 82.052(2) and (4);

(7) a description of any real property, except real property subject to development rights, that may be allocated subsequently as limited common elements, together with a statement that the property may be so allocated;

(8) an allocation to each unit of its allocated interests;

(9) any restrictions on use, occupancy, or alienation of the units;

(10) a description of and the recording data for recorded easements and licenses appurtenant to or included in the condominium or to which any portion of the condominium is or may become subject by reservation in the declaration;

(11) the method of amending the declaration;

(12) a plat or plan or the recording data of a plat or plan that has been recorded in the real property or condominium plat records;

(13) a statement of the association's obligation under Section 82.111(i) to rebuild or repair any part of the condominium after a casualty or any other disposition of the proceeds of a casualty insurance policy;

(14) a description of any development rights and other special declarant rights reserved by the declarant, together with a legally sufficient description of the real property to which each of those rights applies, and a time limit within which each of those rights must be exercised;

(15) if any development right may be exercised with respect to different parcels of real property at different times, a statement to that effect, together with:

(A) either a statement fixing the boundaries of those portions and regulating the order in which those portions may be subjected to the exercise of each development right, or a statement that no assurances are made in those regards; and

(B) a statement as to whether, if any development right is exercised in any portion of the real property subject to that development right, that development right must be exercised in all or in any other portion of the remainder of that real property;

(16) all matters required by this chapter to be stated in the declaration; and

(17) any other matters the declarant considers appropriate.
Tex. Insurance Code § 6003.154 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 6003 / Section 6003.154
§ 6003.154. POSTING OF LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

Each registration certificate and license issued under this chapter must be posted in a conspicuous place in the fire protection sprinkler system contractor's place of business.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 43.0763 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 43 / Section 43.0763
§ 43.0763. APPLICATION FOR FIELD TRIAL PERMIT.
Status: repealed

(a) Any person, including a licensee, may apply to the department for a field trial permit.

(b) The application must be on a form prescribed by the department and must contain the following information:

(1) name and address of the applicant;

(2) name, address, and identification number of the licensee for the private bird hunting area at which the field trial is to be held;

(3) the species of birds to be used in the field trial; and

(4) the name of the association or organization of bird dog clubs licensing or sanctioning the field trial.

(c) Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 171, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 65.009 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 65 / Section 65.009
§ 65.009. SEIZURE AND DISPOSAL OF ALLIGATORS.
Status: repealed

(a) A game warden or any other peace officer may seize an alligator, alligator hide, alligator egg, or any part of an alligator if he has probable cause to believe it was taken, possessed, sold, or purchased in violation of this chapter or of a regulation of the commission. An alligator, alligator hide, alligator egg, or alligator part seized under this section may be sold by the department to the highest of three bidders, and the proceeds of the sale shall be deposited in the appropriate department suspense fund.

(b) If a person from whom an item described by Subsection (a) was seized is found guilty, pleads guilty or nolo contendere, is placed on deferred adjudication, or fails to appear in accordance with a notice described by Section 12.106 or another law requiring that, as a condition of release, the defendant subsequently appear before a court to answer for the offense, the department shall transfer the proceeds of the sale from the suspense fund to the credit of the game, fish, and water safety account. If the person is acquitted by the trial court, the charges against the person are dismissed, or the statute of limitations period for the prosecution of the offense has expired, the department shall pay the proceeds of the sale to the person from whom the items were seized.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 325, Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2013.

(d) A game warden or peace officer acting under the authority of this chapter or of a regulation of the commission is immune from liability and from suit for the seizure of alligators, alligator hides, alligator eggs, or any part of an alligator.

(e) To the extent practicable, Subtitle A, Title 6, Health and Safety Code, applies to an animal or animal part sold under this section that is intended for sale and use as human food.
Tex. Labor Code § 503.071 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 503 / Section 503.071
§ 503.071. ATTORNEY GENERAL AS LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE.
Status: in_force

The attorney general is the institution's legal representative and may bring and defend all suits and hearings necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.