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Tex. Education Code § 96.651 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 96 / Section 96.651
§ 96.651. CRIME VICTIMS' INSTITUTE ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Advisory council" means the Crime Victims' Institute Advisory Council.

(2) "Victim" has the meaning assigned by Article 56A.001, Code of Criminal Procedure.

(b) The Crime Victims' Institute Advisory Council is created as an advisory council to the Crime Victims' Institute.

(c) The advisory council is composed of the attorney general and the following individuals, each of whom is appointed by the governor:

(1) a victim;

(2) a member of the house of representatives;

(3) a member of the senate;

(4) a county judge or district judge whose primary responsibility is to preside over criminal cases;

(5) a district attorney, criminal district attorney, county attorney who prosecutes felony offenses, or county attorney who prosecutes mostly criminal cases;

(6) a law enforcement officer;

(7) a crime victims' assistance coordinator;

(8) a crime victims' liaison;

(9) a mental health professional with substantial experience in the care and treatment of victims;

(10) a person with broad knowledge of sexual assault issues;

(11) a person with broad knowledge of domestic violence issues;

(12) a person with broad knowledge of child abuse issues;

(13) a person with broad knowledge of issues relating to the intoxication offenses described by Chapter 49, Penal Code;

(14) a person with broad knowledge of homicide issues;

(15) a person with broad knowledge of research methods; and

(16) a designee of the governor.

(d) The advisory council shall select a presiding officer from among the council members and other officers that the council considers necessary.

(e) The advisory council shall meet at the call of the presiding officer.

(f) Appointed members of the advisory council serve for staggered two-year terms, with the terms of eight of the members expiring on January 31 of each even-numbered year and the terms of eight members expiring on January 31 of each odd-numbered year.

(g) Service on the advisory council by a public officer or employee is an additional duty of the office or employment.

(h) A member of the advisory council serves without compensation for service on the council but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred while performing council duties.

(i) The advisory council may establish advisory task forces or committees that the council considers necessary to accomplish the purposes of this section and Sections 96.65 and 96.652.

(j) The advisory council shall advise the Crime Victims' Institute on issues relating directly to the duties of the institute as set forth under Section 96.65(d).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7961.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7961 / Section 7961.0401
§ 7961.0401. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 7961.0403.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Government Code § 455.005 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 455 / Section 455.005
§ 455.005. REPORT.
Status: in_force

Not later than December 1, 2026, the task force shall develop and submit to the legislature policy and budget recommendations designed to improve early childhood education and care governance that will:

(1) facilitate and improve early childhood education and care participant engagement with state agencies; and

(2) lead to improved operational efficiency, increased affordable child care capacity, and improved kindergarten readiness.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3503.1541 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3503 / Section 3503.1541
§ 3503.1541. CERTAIN PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A leasehold or other possessory interest granted to a person by the authority or by a nonprofit corporation holding title for the authority is owned, used, and held for a public purpose for and on behalf of the authority and is exempt from taxation under Section 11.11, Tax Code.

(b) Section 25.07(a), Tax Code, does not apply to a leasehold or other possessory interest granted to a person by the authority or by a nonprofit corporation holding title for the authority during the period the authority or nonprofit corporation owns the estate or interest encumbered by the possessory interest.
Tex. Finance Code § 348.5065 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 348 / Section 348.5065
§ 348.5065. GROUNDS FOR REFUSAL TO RENEW.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may refuse to renew the license of a person who fails to comply with an order issued by the commissioner to enforce this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8335.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8335 / Section 8335.005
§ 8335.005. 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. Agriculture Code § 80.028 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 80 / Section 80.028
§ 80.028. DISSOLUTION PROVISION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may order the dissolution of the corporation at any time the commissioner determines that the purposes of this chapter have been fulfilled or that the corporation is inoperative and abandoned. Dissolution shall be conducted in accordance with Section 80.014.

(b) If the corporation or the suppression program is discontinued for any reason, assessments approved, levied, or otherwise collectible on the date of discontinuance remain valid as necessary to pay the financial obligations of the corporation.
Tex. Transportation Code § 316.021 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 316 / Section 316.021
§ 316.021. MUNICIPAL PERMISSION TO USE STREET OR SIDEWALK FOR PRIVATE PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

A municipality may permit and prescribe the consideration and terms for the use of a portion of a municipal street or sidewalk for a private purpose if the use does not:

(1) interfere with the public use of the street or sidewalk; or

(2) create a dangerous condition on the street or sidewalk.
Tex. Government Code § 25.2422 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25 / Section 25.2422
§ 25.2422. WEBB COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.
Status: repealed

(a) In addition to the jurisdiction provided by Section 25.0003 and other law, a county court at law in Webb County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in:

(1) family law cases and proceedings;

(2) cases and proceedings involving justiciable controversies and differences between spouses, or between parents, or between parent and child, or between any of these and third persons; and

(3) proceedings to expunge a criminal arrest record under Chapter 55A, Code of Criminal Procedure.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(97), eff. January 1, 2012.

(c) Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 70, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(97), eff. January 1, 2012.

(e) A judge of a county court at law shall be paid an annual salary that is at least $20,000, but not more than the salary, including any supplements, paid to a district judge in the county. The salary shall be paid out of the county treasury by order of the commissioners court. A judge of a county court at law is entitled to receive travel and necessary office expenses, including administrative and clerical assistance, in the same manner as the county judge.

(f) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(97), eff. January 1, 2012.

(g) The district attorney of the 49th Judicial District serves as district attorney of a county court at law, except that the county attorney of Webb County prosecutes all juvenile, child welfare, mental health, and other civil cases in which the state is a party. The district clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in the cases enumerated in Subsection (a)(2), and the county clerk serves as clerk of a county court at law in all other cases.

(h) If a family law case is tried before a jury, the jury shall be composed of 12 members.

(i) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(97), eff. January 1, 2012.

(j) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 3, Sec. 4.50(a)(97), eff. January 1, 2012.

(k) A meeting of district judges in Webb County held under Section 62.016(a) to determine the number of prospective jurors that are necessary for each week of the year may include the county court at law judges. The judges may designate a county court at law judge to be the judge to whom the general jury panels report for jury service under Section 62.016(c).
Tex. Labor Code § 21.502 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 21 / Section 21.502
§ 21.502. RECRUITMENT PLAN.
Status: in_force

Based upon a workforce availability analysis under Section 21.501 that demonstrates the exclusion or underutilization of African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and females, or court-ordered remedies, or supervised conciliations or settlement agreements, each state agency, other than a public junior college as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, shall develop and implement a plan to recruit qualified African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and females. The plan must comply with this chapter. The commission shall monitor state agencies to determine compliance with this section.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1601.052 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1601 / Section 1601.052
§ 1601.052. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

A system shall adopt rules consistent with this chapter as it considers necessary to implement this chapter and its purposes.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 825.024 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 825 / Section 825.024
§ 825.024. DUTIES OF LAND HOLDERS, LESSEES, AND TENANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Each land holder whose premises are infested with any pests listed in Section 825.021 shall obtain and apply the poison as provided in the plans furnished by the commissioner of agriculture.

(b) Each lessee or tenant occupying any premises under contract shall obtain the poison and destroy any pests listed in Section 825.021 that infest the premises. Any expenses incurred under this subsection by a lessee or tenant shall be charged against the landowner and are collectible as any other valid debt.
Tex. Government Code § 791.033 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 791 / Section 791.033
§ 791.033. CONTRACTS TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, OR OPERATE FACILITIES ON STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "state highway system" means the highways in this state included in the plan providing for a system of state highways prepared under Section 201.103, Transportation Code.

(b) A local government may enter into and make payments under an agreement with another local government for the design, development, financing, construction, maintenance, operation, extension, expansion, or improvement of a toll or nontoll project or facility on the state highway system located within the boundaries of the local government or, as a continuation of the project or facility, within the boundaries of an adjacent local government.

(c) An agreement under this section must be approved by the Texas Department of Transportation.

(d) Notwithstanding Section 791.011(d), to make payments under an agreement under this section, a local government may:

(1) pledge revenue from any available source, including payments received under an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation under Section 222.104, Transportation Code;

(2) pledge, levy, and collect taxes to the extent permitted by law; or

(3) provide for a combination of Subdivisions (1) and (2).

(e) The term of an agreement under this section may not exceed 40 years.

(f) Any election required to permit action under this section must be held in conformance with the Election Code or other law applicable to the local government.

(g) In connection with an agreement under this section, a county or municipality may exercise any of the rights and powers granted to the governing body of an issuer under Chapter 1371.

(h) This section is wholly sufficient authority for the execution of agreements, the pledge of revenues, taxes, or any combination of revenues and taxes, and the performance of other acts and procedures authorized by this section by a local government without reference to any other provision of law or any restriction or limitation contained in those provisions, except as specifically provided by this section. To the extent of any conflict or inconsistency between this section and any other law, this section shall prevail and control. A local government may use any law not in conflict with this section to the extent convenient or necessary to carry out any power or authority, expressed or implied, granted by this section.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 772.518 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 772 / Section 772.518
§ 772.518. DISTRICT DEPOSITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall select a depository for the district in the manner provided by law for the selection of a county depository.

(b) A depository selected by the board is the district's depository until the second anniversary of the date of selection and until a successor depository is selected and qualified.
Tex. Government Code § 419.907 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 419 / Section 419.907
§ 419.907. LOCATION OF OFFICES OF COMMISSION, STATE FIRE MARSHAL, AND TEXAS FOREST SERVICE.
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent feasible, the commission, the state fire marshal, and the Texas Forest Service shall colocate office space outside of Travis County used for related functions performed by the three entities.

(b) The commission, the commissioner of insurance, and the Texas Forest Service may enter into a memorandum of understanding to implement this section.
Tex. Property Code § 112.071 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 112 / Section 112.071
§ 112.071. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Authorized trustee" means a person, other than the settlor, who has authority under the terms of a first trust to distribute the principal of the trust to or for the benefit of one or more current beneficiaries.

(2) "Charity" means a charitable entity or a charitable trust, as those terms are defined by Section 123.001.

(3) "Current beneficiary," with respect to a particular date, means a person who is receiving or is eligible to receive a distribution of income or principal from a trust on that date.

(4) "First trust" means an existing irrevocable inter vivos or testamentary trust all or part of the principal of which is distributed in further trust under Section 112.072 or 112.073.

(5) "Full discretion" means a power to distribute principal to or for the benefit of one or more of the beneficiaries of a trust that is not a trust with limited discretion.

(6) "Limited discretion" means:

(A) a power to distribute principal according to mandatory distribution provisions under which the trustee has no discretion; or

(B) a power to distribute principal to or for the benefit of one or more beneficiaries of a trust that is limited by an ascertainable standard, including the health, education, support, or maintenance of the beneficiary.

(7) "Presumptive remainder beneficiary," with respect to a particular date, means a beneficiary of a trust on that date who, in the absence of notice to the trustee of the exercise of the power of appointment and assuming that any other powers of appointment under the trust are not exercised, would be eligible to receive a distribution from the trust if:

(A) the trust terminated on that date; or

(B) the interests of all current beneficiaries ended on that date without causing the trust to terminate.

(8) "Principal" means property held in trust for distribution to a remainder beneficiary when the trust terminates and includes income of the trust that, at the time of the exercise of a power of distribution under Section 112.072 or 112.073, is not currently required to be distributed.

(9) "Second trust" means any irrevocable trust to which principal is distributed under Section 112.072 or 112.073.

(10) "Successor beneficiary" means a beneficiary other than a current or presumptive remainder beneficiary. The term does not include a potential appointee under a power of appointment held by a beneficiary.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8104.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8104 / Section 8104.102
§ 8104.102. ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE.
Status: in_force

(a) One director must reside outside the city limits of the city of Baytown but in the authority's boundaries.

(b) A person serving as a director may not serve during the person's term as a member of the Baytown City Council.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1061.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1061 / Section 1061.106
§ 1061.106. PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may prescribe:

(1) the method and manner of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and

(2) all accounting and control procedures.

(b) The board by resolution may delegate a power described by Subsection (a) to:

(1) the Midland Memorial Foundation or its successors; or

(2) a person who enters into an operating or management agreement with the district to exercise the power.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 62.013 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 62 / Section 62.013
§ 62.013. ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The election shall be called by the commissioners court.

(b) Notice of the election shall be given in the manner provided by Chapter 1251, Government Code.

(c) The ballots shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "Establishing a beach park board of trustees."
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8407.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8407 / Section 8407.051
§ 8407.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

The board is composed of five elected directors.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8212.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8212 / Section 8212.004
§ 8212.004. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

All land and other property in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3950.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3950 / Section 3950.055
§ 3950.055. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may compensate each director in an amount not to exceed $50 for each board meeting. The total amount of compensation a director may receive each year may not exceed $2,000.

(b) A director is entitled to reimbursement for necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the board.
Tex. Local Government Code § 143.103 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 143 / Section 143.103
§ 143.103. SPECIALIZED POLICE DIVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A peace officer employed by a municipal department in which the peace officer performs duties in a specialized police division, including a person employed as a park police officer, airport police officer, or municipal marshal, is entitled to civil service status under this chapter. The governing body of the municipality employing a peace officer in a specialized police division shall classify the officer in accordance with Section 143.021 and the duties performed by the peace officer.

(b) Except for positions classified in the communication or technical class, the governing body of the municipality employing a peace officer in a specialized police division shall classify a position in the division in the same class as a police officer position that is not in a specialized police division. A member of a particular division is eligible for promotion or lateral crossover to a position outside that division. The head of the police department, assistant chiefs of police, and deputy chiefs of police, or their equivalent, regardless of name or title, may exercise the full sanctions, powers, and duties of their respective offices in the supervision, management, and control of the members of those classes and divisions, subject to the decisions of the department head regarding the chain of command in the department.

(c) In departments in which a collective bargaining agreement or a meet-and-confer agreement exists, Subsection (b) must be approved by the collective bargaining agent, meet-and-confer agent, or entity representing the sworn officers of the department. This subsection does not apply to the transfer of police officers.

(d) Each applicable provision of this chapter, including the provisions relating to eligibility lists, examinations, promotions, appointments, educational incentive pay, longevity or seniority pay, certification pay, assignment pay, salary, vacation leave, and disciplinary appeals, applies to a peace officer employed by the municipality in a specialized police division as provided by this section.
Tex. Insurance Code § 463.053 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 463 / Section 463.053
§ 463.053. BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The association's powers are exercised through a board of directors consisting of nine individuals appointed by the commissioner as provided by this section.

(b) The commissioner shall appoint three board members from officers or employees of the 50 member insurers having the largest total direct premium income according to the most recent financial statement on file on the date of appointment.

(c) To give fair representation to member insurers, the commissioner shall appoint two board members from member insurers other than insurers described by Subsection (b), considering the varying categories of premium income and geographical location.

(c-1) The commissioner shall consider, among other things, whether the directors appointed under Subsections (b) and (c) fairly represent the member insurers that are health maintenance organizations and life, health, and annuity insurers.

(d) The commissioner shall appoint four board members who are public representatives.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3795.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3795 / Section 3795.202
§ 3795.202. AGREEMENT REQUIRED FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

Before the district may issue bonds, the district must enter into an agreement with a developer of land in the district, the Cleveland Independent School District, and Liberty County for the transfer of land for use as the sites of facilities for the school district and for emergency services.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 32.016 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 32 / Section 32.016
§ 32.016. BOARD MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) When necessary, the board shall meet on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at a time and location to be designated by the board.

(b) Subject to recesses at the discretion of the board, meetings of the board shall continue until the board has completed its docket.

(c) The chairman of the board may call special meetings of the board at any time the chairman thinks necessary by giving the other members notice.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8313.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8313 / Section 8313.004
§ 8313.004. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8313.003 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.