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Tex. Tax Code § 154.021 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 154 / Section 154.021
§ 154.021. IMPOSITION AND RATE OF TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) A tax is imposed on a person who uses or disposes of cigarettes in this state.

(b) The tax rates are:

(1) $70.50 per thousand on cigarettes weighing three pounds or less per thousand; and

(2) the rate provided by Subdivision (1) plus $2.10 per thousand on cigarettes weighing more than three pounds per thousand.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 343.0111 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 343 / Section 343.0111
§ 343.0111. SPECIAL EXCEPTION OR VARIANCE TO PUBLIC NUISANCE CLASSIFICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court of a county by order may:

(1) describe the circumstances in which a special exception to the application of Section 343.011 is available to a person and may grant the special exception in a specific case if the commissioners court finds that the specific case fits within the special exception, that the grant of the exception promotes justice, that the grant of the exception is not contrary to the public interest, and that the grant of the exception is consistent with the general purpose of Section 343.011; and

(2) authorize in a specific case not covered by a special exception a variance from the terms of Section 343.011 if the commissioners court makes the same findings in connection with the specific case that it makes in connection with a special exception under Subdivision (1) and finds that due to special conditions a literal enforcement of Section 343.011 would result in an unnecessary hardship.

(b) The commissioners court shall keep a record of its proceedings under this section and must include in the record a showing of the reasons for each decision made under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5004.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5004 / Section 5004.054
§ 5004.054. BOND.
Status: in_force

(a) Before assuming the director's duties, each director shall execute a good and sufficient bond in the amount of $1,000, payable to the county judges of Harrison and Marion Counties, for the use and benefit of the district conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.

(b) The district shall pay the cost of the bond.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4012.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4012 / Section 4012.0105
§ 4012.0105. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bonds for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds;

(3) right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 137.106 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 137 / Section 137.106
§ 137.106. USE OF AWARDED GRANT FUNDS.
Status: in_force

The grant funds awarded under this subchapter may be used only to cover costs related to implementing or expanding and operating a partnership program, including costs related to:

(1) administering the program;

(2) training and managing registered nurses who participate in the program;

(3) paying the salaries and expenses of registered nurses who participate in the program;

(4) paying for facilities and equipment for the program; and

(5) paying for services provided by the Nurse-Family Partnership National Service Office to ensure a grant recipient adheres to the organization's program model.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2033.153 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2033 / Section 2033.153
§ 2033.153. INJUNCTION.
Status: in_force

The commission may institute an action in its own name to enjoin the violation of this subtitle. An action for an injunction is in addition to any other action, proceeding, or remedy authorized by law.
Tex. Penal Code § 37.01 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 37 / Section 37.01
§ 37.01. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Court record" means a decree, judgment, order, subpoena, warrant, minutes, or other document issued by a court of:

(A) this state;

(B) another state;

(C) the United States;

(D) a foreign country recognized by an act of congress or a treaty or other international convention to which the United States is a party;

(E) an Indian tribe recognized by the United States; or

(F) any other jurisdiction, territory, or protectorate entitled to full faith and credit in this state under the United States Constitution.

(2) "Governmental record" means:

(A) anything belonging to, received by, or kept by government for information, including a court record;

(B) anything required by law to be kept by others for information of government;

(C) a license, certificate, permit, seal, title, letter of patent, or similar document issued by government, by another state, by the United States, or by a foreign government engaged in a reciprocal treaty or memorandum of understanding with the United States;

(D) a standard proof of motor vehicle liability insurance form described by Section 601.081, Transportation Code, a certificate of an insurance company described by Section 601.083 of that code, a document purporting to be such a form or certificate that is not issued by an insurer authorized to write motor vehicle liability insurance in this state, an electronic submission in a form described by Section 502.046(i), Transportation Code, or an evidence of financial responsibility described by Section 601.053 of that code;

(E) an official ballot or other election record;

(F) the written documentation a mobile food unit is required to obtain under Section 437.0074, Health and Safety Code; or

(G) a temporary tag issued under Chapter 502 or 503, Transportation Code.

(3) "Statement" means any representation of fact.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8353.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8353 / Section 8353.201
§ 8353.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3869.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3869 / Section 3869.003
§ 3869.003. PURPOSE; LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter. By creating the district and in authorizing the city and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.

(b) The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, and protect the environment and the other natural resources of this state, and to encourage and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the district.

(c) The district is created to supplement and not to supplant services provided by the city in the district. This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve the city from providing the level of services provided as of the effective date of the Act creating this chapter to the area in the district.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 86.024 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 86 / Section 86.024
§ 86.024. CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

A person who violates this chapter or a rule, permit, or order of the department issued or adopted under this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $100 or more than $10,000 for each act of violation and for each day of violation, to be recovered as provided in this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8396.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8396 / Section 8396.003
§ 8396.003. 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. Election Code § 273.081 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 273 / Section 273.081
§ 273.081. INJUNCTION.
Status: in_force

A person who is being harmed or is in danger of being harmed by a violation or threatened violation of this code is entitled to appropriate injunctive relief to prevent the violation from continuing or occurring.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1081.060 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1081 / Section 1081.060
§ 1081.060. APPOINTMENT OF STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may appoint to the staff any doctors the board considers necessary for the efficient operation of the district and may make temporary appointments as necessary.

(b) The district may employ fiscal agents, accountants, architects, and attorneys the board considers proper.

(c) The board may delegate to the chief executive officer the authority to hire district employees, including technicians and nurses.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3902.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3902 / Section 3902.107
§ 3902.107. CONTRACT POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district may contract with a governmental or private entity, on terms determined by the board, to carry out a power or duty authorized by this chapter or to accomplish a purpose for which the district is created.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 822.045 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 822 / Section 822.045
§ 822.045. VIOLATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who owns or keeps custody or control of a dangerous dog commits an offense if the person fails to comply with Section 822.042 or Section 822.0422(b) or an applicable municipal or county regulation relating to dangerous dogs.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.

(c) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor if it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has previously been convicted under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8353.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8353 / Section 8353.106
§ 8353.106. LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district to acquire a site or easement for:

(1) a road project authorized by Section 8353.103; or

(2) a recreational facility as defined by Section 49.462, Water Code.
Tex. Family Code § 159.304 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 159 / Section 159.304
§ 159.304. DUTIES OF INITIATING TRIBUNAL.
Status: in_force

(a) On the filing of a petition authorized by this chapter, an initiating tribunal of this state shall forward the petition and its accompanying documents:

(1) to the responding tribunal or appropriate support enforcement agency in the responding state; or

(2) if the identity of the responding tribunal is unknown, to the state information agency of the responding state with a request that they be forwarded to the appropriate tribunal and that receipt be acknowledged.

(b) If requested by the responding tribunal, a tribunal of this state shall issue a certificate or other document and make findings required by the law of the responding state. If the responding tribunal is in a foreign country, on request the tribunal of this state shall specify the amount of support sought, convert that amount into the equivalent amount in the foreign currency under the applicable official or market exchange rate as publicly reported, and provide any other documents necessary to satisfy the requirements of the responding foreign tribunal.
Tex. Property Code § 54.047 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 54 / Section 54.047
§ 54.047. OTHER RIGHTS NOT AFFECTED.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not affect or diminish any other rights or obligations arising under common law or any statute.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3872.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3872 / Section 3872.005
§ 3872.005. PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF INTENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter. By creating the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.

(b) The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the district.

(c) This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve the City of Baytown, Chambers County, or any other governmental entity from providing the level of services provided, as of the effective date of the Act creating this chapter, to the area in the district. The district is created to supplement and not to supplant the governmental services provided in the area in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7894.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7894 / Section 7894.0102
§ 7894.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8500.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8500 / Section 8500.054
§ 8500.054. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.

(b) If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.

(c) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1302.058 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1302 / Section 1302.058
§ 1302.058. CERTAIN PRODUCTS OR EQUIPMENT.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to a person who engages in air conditioning and refrigeration contracting on:

(1) a portable or self-contained ductless air conditioning product that has a cooling capacity of three tons or less;

(2) a portable or self-contained heating product that does not require the forced movement of air outside the heating unit;

(3) environmental air conditioning equipment that is intended for temporary use and is not fixed in place; or

(4) a residential refrigerator, freezer, or ice machine.
Tex. Local Government Code § 216.0035 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 216 / Section 216.0035
§ 216.0035. REGULATORY AUTHORITY NOT APPLICABLE TO ON-PREMISES SIGNS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Status: in_force

The authority granted to a municipality by this subchapter to require the relocation, reconstruction, or removal of signs does not apply to:

(1) on-premises signs in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of municipalities in a county described by Section 394.063, Transportation Code, if the circumstances described by that section occur; and

(2) on-premises signs in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction in a county that borders a county described by that law.
Tex. Government Code § 3107.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 3107 / Section 3107.002
§ 3107.002. TEXAS POLICE SERVICE ANIMALS MEMORIAL MONUMENT.
Status: in_force

Subject to Section 443.0152, the board may establish a Texas Police Service Animals Memorial Monument using board approval procedures on the grounds of the Capitol Complex adjacent to the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument to recognize and honor police service animals that were killed in the line of duty.
Tex. Transportation Code § 545.103 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 545 / Section 545.103
§ 545.103. SAFELY TURNING.
Status: in_force

An operator may not turn the vehicle to enter a private road or driveway, otherwise turn the vehicle from a direct course, or move right or left on a roadway unless movement can be made safely.
Tex. Transportation Code § 706.003 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 706 / Section 706.003
§ 706.003. WARNING; CITATION.
Status: in_force

(a) If a political subdivision has contracted with the department, a peace officer authorized to issue a citation in the jurisdiction of the political subdivision shall issue a written warning to each person to whom the officer issues a citation for a violation of a traffic law in the jurisdiction of the political subdivision.

(b) The warning under Subsection (a):

(1) is in addition to any other warning required by law;

(2) must state in substance that if the person fails to appear in court as provided by law for the prosecution of the offense or if the person fails to pay or satisfy a judgment ordering the payment of a fine and cost in the manner ordered by the court, the person may be denied renewal of the person's driver's license; and

(3) may be printed on the same instrument as the citation.
Tex. Water Code § 16.198 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 16 / Section 16.198
§ 16.198. LEASE CONTRIBUTIONS EQUIVALENT TO TAXES.
Status: in_force

The lease may provide for contribution by the lessee to units of local government of amounts equivalent to ad valorem taxes or special assessments.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 481.1123 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 481 / Section 481.1123
§ 481.1123.
Status: in_force

Sec. 481.1123. OFFENSE: MANUFACTURE OR DELIVERY OF SUBSTANCE IN PENALTY GROUP 1-B. (a) Except as authorized by this chapter, a person commits an offense if the person knowingly manufactures, delivers, or possesses with intent to deliver a controlled substance listed in Penalty Group 1-B.

(b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a felony of the third degree if the amount of the controlled substance to which the offense applies is, by aggregate weight, including adulterants or dilutants, less than one gram.

(c) An offense under Subsection (a) is a felony of the second degree if the amount of the controlled substance to which the offense applies is, by aggregate weight, including adulterants or dilutants, one gram or more but less than four grams.

(d) An offense under Subsection (a) is a felony of the first degree punishable by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life or for a term of not more than 99 years or less than 10 years, and a fine not to exceed $20,000, if the amount of the controlled substance to which the offense applies is, by aggregate weight, including adulterants or dilutants, four grams or more but less than 200 grams.

(e) An offense under Subsection (a) is a felony of the first degree punishable by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life or for a term of not more than 99 years or less than 15 years, and a fine not to exceed $200,000, if the amount of the controlled substance to which the offense applies is, by aggregate weight, including adulterants or dilutants, 200 grams or more but less than 400 grams.

(f) An offense under Subsection (a) is a felony of the first degree punishable by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life or for a term of not more than 99 years or less than 20 years, and a fine not to exceed $500,000, if the amount of the controlled substance to which the offense applies is, by aggregate weight, including adulterants or dilutants, 400 grams or more.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3984.0306 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3984 / Section 3984.0306
§ 3984.0306. RAIL FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers granted under Section 375.0921(b), Local Government Code, the district may construct, acquire, improve, maintain, finance, and operate rail facilities and improvements in aid of those facilities for the transport of freight and other cargo.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3883.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3883 / Section 3883.005
§ 3883.005. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;

(3) right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7975.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7975 / Section 7975.203
§ 7975.203. 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. Local Government Code § 601.021 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 601 / Section 601.021
§ 601.021. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Authority" means a parking authority created under this subchapter.

(2) "Board" means the governing body of an authority.

(3) "Bond" means a note, bond, or other evidence of indebtedness or obligation issued by an authority.

(4) "Construction" includes acquisition.

(5) "Deed of trust" means a deed of trust, indenture, or other similar agreement.

(6) "Federal agency" means the United States, the president of the United States, or a department, corporate agency, or instrumentality of the United States.

(7) "Improvement" includes extension and enlargement.

(8) "Parking facility" means a public lot, garage, parking terminal, or other structure or accommodation for the parking of motor vehicles off the street or highway, and includes equipment, entrances, exits, fencing, and other accessories necessary for safety and convenience in the parking of vehicles.

(9) "Project" means a structure, facility, or undertaking of an authority.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3853.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3853 / Section 3853.006
§ 3853.006. 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 by a municipality under Chapter 311, Tax Code;

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

(3) an enterprise zone created by a municipality under Chapter 2303, Government Code.