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Tex. Transportation Code § 547.005 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 547 / Section 547.005
§ 547.005. OFFENSE RELATING TO VIOLATION OF SPECIAL-USE PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not use a slow-moving-vehicle emblem on a stationary object or a vehicle other than a slow-moving vehicle.

(b) A person may not operate a motor vehicle bearing the words "school bus" unless the vehicle is used primarily to transport persons to or from school or a school-related activity. In this subsection, "school" means a privately or publicly supported elementary or secondary school, day-care center, preschool, or institution of higher education and includes a church if the church is engaged in providing formal education.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8509.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8509 / Section 8509.0102
§ 8509.0102. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may be appointed a director by the commissioners court of a county only if the person resides in and owns taxable property in the county from which the person is appointed.

(b) A person may be appointed director by the city council of the City of Stinnett only if the person resides in and owns taxable property in the city.

(c) A member of a governing body of a county or of the City of Stinnett or an employee of a county or of the City of Stinnett may not be appointed director.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8019.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8019 / Section 8019.0101
§ 8019.0101. 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. 201.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8076.0403 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8076 / Section 8076.0403
§ 8076.0403. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

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

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Occupations Code § 155.0031 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 155 / Section 155.0031
§ 155.0031. APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) An application for a license must be in writing and on forms prescribed by the board. The board may allow or require applicants, by board rule, to use the Federation Credentials Verification Service offered by the Federation of State Medical Boards of the United States.

(b) The application forms must be accompanied by all fees, documents, and photographs required by board rule.

(c) Applicants for a license must subscribe to an oath. The written oath is part of the application.

(d) An applicant must present proof satisfactory to the board that:

(1) each medical school attended by the applicant is substantially equivalent to a Texas medical school as determined by board rule; or

(2) the applicant is specialty board certified by a specialty board organization acceptable to the board.
Tex. Government Code § 487.204 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 487 / Section 487.204
§ 487.204. RULES.
Status: in_force

The department shall adopt rules necessary for the administration of this subchapter, including rules addressing:

(1) eligibility criteria for a medically underserved community;

(2) eligibility criteria for a physician;

(3) minimum and maximum community contributions to the start-up money for a physician to be matched with state money;

(4) conditions under which state money must be repaid by a community or physician;

(5) procedures for disbursement of money by the department;

(6) the form and manner in which a community must make its contribution to the start-up money; and

(7) the contents of an agreement to be entered into by the parties, which must include at least:

(A) a credit check for an eligible physician; and

(B) community retention of interest in any property, equipment, or durable goods for seven years.
Tex. Government Code § 489.252 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 489 / Section 489.252
§ 489.252. TEXAS SMALL AND RURAL COMMUNITY SUCCESS FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) The Texas small and rural community success fund is created as a trust fund held outside the state treasury by the comptroller as trustee. The comptroller shall hold money in the fund in escrow and in trust for and on behalf of the bank and the owners of bonds issued under Section 489.253.

(b) The fund consists of:

(1) proceeds from the issuance of bonds under Section 489.253;

(2) payments of principal and interest on loans made under this subchapter;

(3) loan origination fees imposed on loans made under this subchapter;

(4) investment earnings described by Subsection (e); and

(5) any other money received by the bank under this subchapter.

(c) The fund may be used only:

(1) to make loans to economic development corporations for eligible projects as authorized by Chapters 501, 504, and 505, Local Government Code;

(2) to pay the bank's necessary and reasonable costs of administering the program established by this subchapter, including the payment of letter of credit fees and credit rating fees;

(3) to pay the principal of and interest on bonds issued under Section 489.253;

(4) to pay reasonable fees and other costs incurred by the bank in administering the fund; and

(5) for any other purpose authorized by this subchapter.

(d) The bank, in coordination with the comptroller, may provide for the establishment and maintenance of separate accounts or sub-accounts in the fund, including interest and sinking accounts, reserve accounts, program accounts, or other accounts. The accounts and sub-accounts must be kept and held in escrow and in trust as provided by Subsection (a).

(e) Pending use, the comptroller may invest and reinvest the money in the fund in investments authorized by law for state funds. Earnings on the investments shall be credited to the fund.

(f) The bank may use money in the fund for the purposes specified by and according to the procedures established by this subchapter. This state may take action with respect to the fund only as specified by this subchapter and only in accordance with the resolutions of the executive director of the office adopted under Section 489.253.
Tex. Education Code § 109.203 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 109 / Section 109.203
§ 109.203. ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The agency advisory council is composed of representatives of the:

(1) Department of Agriculture;

(2) General Land Office;

(3) Parks and Wildlife Department;

(4) Railroad Commission of Texas;

(5) State Energy Conservation Office;

(6) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality;

(7) Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office within the office of the governor; and

(8) Texas Water Development Board.

(b) Each entity described by Subsection (a) shall select a representative to serve on the agency advisory council.

(c) The agency advisory council shall meet as often as necessary to ensure the consortium meets the requirements of this subchapter.

(d) The agency advisory council shall advise the consortium on matters related to the subject matter expertise of the agencies represented, including matters related to the regulation and permitting of and treatment standards for fluid oil and gas waste. Treatment standards may include a fit for purpose requirement and regulations necessary for the protection of public health and the environment.

(e) The stakeholder advisory council is composed of representatives of:

(1) the oil and gas industry;

(2) agricultural water users;

(3) industrial water users;

(4) environmental interests;

(5) fluid oil and gas waste recycling operators;

(6) public water utilities;

(7) landowners or owners of groundwater rights;

(8) commercial water recyclers and midstream water companies; and

(9) other appropriate interests or industries.

(f) The host university shall appoint members to the stakeholder advisory council from members of the consortium. If no member of the consortium represents an interest or industry described by Subsection (e), the host university may appoint a person to represent the interest or industry from outside the consortium.

(g) The stakeholder advisory council shall advise the consortium on matters related to research, investigation, and contract development.

(h) The technical and economic steering committee is composed of members appointed by the host university to provide technical, economic, and scientific expertise. The technical and economic steering committee shall determine the feasibility of proposals for research or investigation by the consortium and decide which proposals the consortium will accept for research or investigation.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2301.853 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2301 / Section 2301.853
§ 2301.853. CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person violates this subchapter.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3906.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3906 / Section 3906.155
§ 3906.155. WATER.
Status: in_force

(a) An improvement project may include a supply and distribution facility or system to provide potable and nonpotable water to the residents and businesses of the district, including a wastewater collection facility.

(b) The district may plan, design, construct, improve, maintain, or operate a water or sewer facility under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4001.0311 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4001 / Section 4001.0311
§ 4001.0311. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

The district may exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Section 49.222, Water Code.
Tex. Property Code § 301.133 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 301 / Section 301.133
§ 301.133. SUBPOENA ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

The attorney general, on behalf of the commission or another party at whose request a subpoena is issued under this chapter, may enforce the subpoena in appropriate proceedings in district court.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 772.318 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 772 / Section 772.318
§ 772.318. NUMBER AND LOCATION IDENTIFICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) As part of computerized 9-1-1 service, a service supplier shall furnish current telephone numbers of subscribers and the addresses associated with the numbers on a call-by-call basis.

(b) A business service user that provides residential facilities and owns or leases a publicly or privately owned telephone switch used to provide telephone service to facility residents shall provide to those residential end users the same level of 9-1-1 service that a service supplier is required to provide under Subsection (a) to other residential end users in the district.

(c) Information furnished under this section is confidential and is not available for public inspection.

(d) A service supplier or business service user under Subsection (b) is not liable to a person who uses a 9-1-1 system created under this subchapter for the release to the district of the information specified in Subsections (a) and (b).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3964.0107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3964 / Section 3964.0107
§ 3964.0107. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4205.0205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4205 / Section 4205.0205
§ 4205.0205. QUORUM.
Status: in_force

For purposes of determining the requirements for a quorum of the board, the following are not counted:

(1) a board position vacant for any reason, including death, resignation, or disqualification;

(2) a director who is abstaining from participation in a vote because of a conflict of interest; or

(3) a nonvoting director.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 401.514 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 401 / Section 401.514
§ 401.514. LASER OR PULSED LIGHT DEVICE.
Status: in_force

(a) A laser or pulsed light device used for laser hair removal in a laser hair removal facility must comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

(b) A person who adulterates or misbrands a laser or pulsed light device violates Chapter 431. The department may investigate a person accused of adulterating or misbranding a laser or pulsed light device.

(c) A person may only use a laser or pulsed light device approved for laser hair removal by the federal Food and Drug Administration for that purpose and may only use the device at the settings expected to safely remove hair.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7993A.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7993A / Section 7993A.0302
§ 7993A.0302. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 3863.302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3863 / Section 3863.302
§ 3863.302. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN TAX CODE PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, Subtitles A and B, Title 2, Tax Code, and Chapter 151, Tax Code, apply to taxes imposed under this subchapter and to the administration and enforcement of those taxes in the same manner that those laws apply to state taxes.

(b) Chapter 321, Tax Code, relating to municipal sales and use taxes, applies to the application, collection, change, and administration of a sales and use tax imposed under this subchapter to the extent consistent with this chapter, as if references in Chapter 321, Tax Code, to a municipality referred to the district and references to a governing body referred to the board.

(c) Sections 321.106, 321.401, 321.402, 321.403, 321.404, 321.406, 321.409, 321.506, 321.507, and 321.508, Tax Code, do not apply to a tax imposed under this subchapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 363.052 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 363 / Section 363.052
§ 363.052. TEMPORARY BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 60th day after the date a district is proposed to be created by a governing body, the governing body shall appoint seven persons that reside in the proposed district to serve as temporary directors of the district.

(b) Not later than the 75th day after the date the district is proposed, the temporary board shall organize. The directors of the temporary board shall elect one of the directors as presiding officer of the board not later than the 15th day after the date of the appointments under Subsection (a).

(c) A temporary director who is not serving as presiding officer may designate another person to serve in the director's place.

(d) The governing body shall fill a vacancy in the office of a temporary director in the same manner that it originally filled the vacant position.
Tex. Labor Code § 406.165 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 406 / Section 406.165
§ 406.165. NOT APPLICABLE TO INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) A farm or ranch employee who performs work or provides a service for a farm or ranch employer subject to this subchapter is an employee of that employer unless the employee is hired to perform the work or provide the service as an employee of an independent contractor.

(b) In this section, "independent contractor" means a person, other than a labor agent, who contracts with a farm or ranch employer to perform work or provide a service for the benefit of the employer and who ordinarily:

(1) acts as the employer of the employee by paying wages, directing activities, and performing other similar functions characteristic of an employer-employee relationship;

(2) is free to determine the manner in which the work or service is performed, including the hours of labor or the method of payment;

(3) is required to furnish necessary tools, supplies, or materials to perform the work or service; and

(4) possesses skills required for the specific work or service.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 203.07 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 203 / Section 203.07
§ 203.07. CLAIMS FOR REFUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission or administrator shall prescribe by rule for the claiming of tax refunds and credits authorized under this chapter, including provisions as to the time and manner for claiming the refunds and credits.

(b) Necessary funds from the collection of the malt beverages tax before it is allocated may be appropriated for the payment of malt beverages tax refunds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4022.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4022 / Section 4022.0503
§ 4022.0503. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may borrow money on terms determined by the board.

(b) The district may issue, by public or private sale, bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources of money, to pay for any authorized district purpose.

(c) The limitation on the outstanding principal amount of bonds, notes, or other obligations provided by Section 49.4645, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9601.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9601 / Section 9601.106
§ 9601.106. ACQUISITION OF EXISTING FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

If the district acquires existing works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, or appliances that are completed, partially created, or under construction, the district may:

(1) assume the contracts and obligations of the previous owner; and

(2) perform the obligations of the previous owner in the same manner and to the same extent that any other purchaser or assignee would be bound.
Tex. Government Code § 322.005 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 322 / Section 322.005
§ 322.005. PERSONNEL.
Status: in_force

(a) The director may employ personnel as necessary to perform the functions of the board.

(b) The director shall set the salaries of the personnel employed by the director.
Tex. Education Code § 51.244 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.244
§ 51.244. PENALTIES.
Status: in_force

A person who violates Section 51.239, 51.241, or 51.242 of this code is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is subject to a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six months, or both.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1106.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1106 / Section 1106.003
§ 1106.003. MENTAL INCAPACITY DEFINED.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "mental incapacity" means a lack of the ability to:

(1) understand and appreciate the nature and consequences of a decision regarding the failure to pay a premium when due; and

(2) reach an informed decision in the matter.
Tex. Election Code § 212.056 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 212 / Section 212.056
§ 212.056. TIME FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a supplementary recount application must be submitted not later than 5 p.m. of the second day after the date the applicant receives notice of the initial recount result under Section 213.032 or 213.056.

(b) An application for a supplementary recount on a measure must be submitted not later than 5 p.m. of the second day after the date notice of the initial recount result under Section 213.032 or 213.056 was given to the person selected to receive notice of the petition's approval under Section 212.032 if the applicant is:

(1) the campaign treasurer of a specific-purpose political committee who did not receive the notice of the initial recount result; or

(2) a group of persons, none of whom received the notice of the initial recount result.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 105.07 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 105 / Section 105.07
§ 105.07.
Status: in_force

Sec. 105.07. HOURS OF SALE AND CONSUMPTION: SPORTS VENUE. (a) In this section, "sports venue" means a public entertainment facility property, as defined by Section 108.73, that is primarily designed and used for live sporting events.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, in addition to any other period during which the sale and consumption of alcohol is authorized under this code:

(1) a licensed or permitted premises located in a sports venue may sell alcoholic beverages between 10 a.m. and noon; and

(2) a person may consume alcoholic beverages at a sports venue between 10 a.m. and noon.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7951A.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7951A / Section 7951A.0201
§ 7951A.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Except as provided by Section 7951A.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1074.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1074 / Section 1074.155
§ 1074.155. FISCAL YEAR.
Status: in_force

(a) The district operates according to a fiscal year established by the board.

(b) The fiscal year may not be changed:

(1) during a period that revenue bonds of the district are outstanding; or

(2) more than once in a 24-month period.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 11.0121 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 11 / Section 11.0121
§ 11.0121. QUALIFICATIONS.
Status: in_force

A person may not be a public member of the commission if the person or the person's spouse:

(1) is registered, certified, or licensed by a regulatory agency in the field of conservation, outdoor recreation, or commercial fishing, unless the license is a noncommercial hunting or fishing license or a license issued under Subchapter D, Chapter 43;

(2) is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization regulated by or receiving money from the department;

(3) owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other organization regulated by or receiving money from the department; or

(4) uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or money from the department other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for commission membership, attendance, or expenses.
Tex. Local Government Code § 174.055 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 174 / Section 174.055
§ 174.055. FREQUENCY OF ELECTIONS.
Status: in_force

If an election for the adoption or the repeal of the adoption of this chapter is held under this subchapter, a like petition for a subsequent election may not be submitted before the first anniversary of the date of the preceding election.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 594.019 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 594 / Section 594.019
§ 594.019. ALTERNATIVE SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall provide appropriate alternative or follow-up supportive services consistent with available resources by agreement among the department, the local intellectual and developmental disability authority in the area in which the client will reside, and the client, parent of a client who is a minor, or guardian of the person. The services shall be consistent with the rights guaranteed in Chapter 592.

(b) Placement in a residential care facility, other than by transfer from another residential care facility, may be made only as provided by Subchapters B and C, Chapter 593.