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Tex. Tax Code § 151.412 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 151 / Section 151.412
§ 151.412.
Status: in_force

Sec. 151.412. OPTIONAL METHOD OF REPORTING: PERCENTAGE OF SALES. (a) A seller who is a retail grocer, a seller who operates a separate grocery department having separate records that are separately auditable, or any other seller whose taxable receipts from the sale of taxable items are less than 10 percent of the total receipts of the seller may determine the total taxable receipts of the grocer, separate grocery department, or other seller by:

(1) adding the amount of all invoices for merchandise sold to the seller during the preceding calendar or fiscal year to obtain the total sum of merchandise purchased;

(2) adding the amount of all invoices for exempt merchandise sold to the seller during the preceding calendar or fiscal year to obtain the total sum of exempt merchandise purchased;

(3) dividing the sum obtained under Subdivision (2) of this subsection by the sum obtained under Subdivision (1) of this subsection to obtain a percentage relationship;

(4) multiplying the percentage obtained under Subdivision (3) of this subsection times the total sales by the seller for the reporting period to obtain the total nontaxable sales of the seller; and

(5) subtracting the total nontaxable sales of the seller obtained under Subdivision (4) of this subsection from the total sales by the seller during the reporting period to obtain the total taxable receipts of the seller from sales of tangible personal property.

(b) A seller determining taxable receipts as provided by Subsection (a) of this section shall add to the total taxable receipts the sales prices of all purchases made by the seller that are subject to the use tax and on which the use tax has not been paid.

(c) If the comptroller audits a seller who qualifies for and uses the method of reporting allowed by this section and determines that the actual tax liability of the seller computed on the actual taxable receipts of the seller differs from the amount reported and paid under this section, the comptroller shall collect the difference due to the state, if any, or refund or credit the seller with the difference that is an overpayment to the state, if any.

(d) The comptroller may not assess a penalty or interest against a seller because of an underpayment of the actual tax due disclosed by an audit under Subsection (c) of this section unless the audit discloses wilful evasion of the tax or fraud. The state may not pay interest on an overpayment disclosed by an audit under Subsection (c) of this section.

(e) Under procedures adopted by and with the consent of the comptroller, a seller eligible to determine its total taxable receipts under this section may add to the amount provided by Subdivision (2) of Subsection (a) of this section an additional amount that represents that portion of the amount of all invoices for merchandise sold to the seller during the preceding calendar or fiscal year that was not considered exempt merchandise for purposes of Subdivision (1) of Subsection (a) of this section but that became exempt under Section 151.3141 of this code when sold.
Tex. Occupations Code § 301.604 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 301 / Section 301.604
§ 301.604. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall require each certified registered nurse anesthetist who provides anesthesia services in an outpatient setting to register biennially by applying to the board on a form prescribed by the board and paying to the board a fee in an amount established by the board.

(b) The board shall coordinate the registration required under this section with the license renewal requirements of Subchapter G so that the times of registration, payment, notice, and imposition of penalties for late payment are similar and provide a minimal administrative burden for the board and certified registered nurse anesthetists.
Tex. Election Code § 214.051 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 214 / Section 214.051
§ 214.051. DISPOSITION OF RECOUNT RETURNS.
Status: in_force

(a) After the recount committee certifies the recount returns for a precinct, a member of the committee shall place the copy of the returns in the ballot box containing the voted ballots and shall deliver the original to the recount committee chair.

(b) The recount committee chair shall use the returns received from the recount committee in preparing the committee report of the recount. The chair shall attach the recount returns to the copy of the committee report that is to be delivered to the recount supervisor. The attached returns are part of the report.
Tex. Transportation Code § 203.0941 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 203 / Section 203.0941
§ 203.0941. UTILITY RELOCATION ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The relocation of a utility facility required by improvement of any segment of the state highway system, for which a political subdivision receives financial assistance made available from either Subchapter D, F, G, or K, Chapter 17, Water Code, is not subject to the requirements of Sections 17.183(1)-(6), Water Code, if the political subdivision has agreed to allow the department to contract for the construction of the utility facility relocation.

(b) The department and the Texas Water Development Board may enter into a memorandum of understanding to facilitate administration of utility facility relocation that is required by state highway system improvement and that receives financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4017.0307 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4017 / Section 4017.0307
§ 4017.0307. PARKING FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain parking facilities or a system of parking facilities, including lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for parking motor vehicles off the streets and related appurtenances.

(b) The district's parking facilities serve the public purposes of the district and are owned, used, and held for a public purpose even if leased or operated by a private entity for a term of years.

(c) The district's parking facilities are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(d) The development and operation of the district's parking facilities may be considered an economic development program.
Tex. Transportation Code § 544.001 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 544 / Section 544.001
§ 544.001. ADOPTION OF SIGN MANUAL FOR STATE HIGHWAYS.
Status: in_force

The Texas Transportation Commission shall adopt a manual and specifications for a uniform system of traffic-control devices consistent with this chapter that correlates with and to the extent possible conforms to the system approved by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
Tex. Tax Code § 171.083 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 171 / Section 171.083
§ 171.083. EXEMPTION--EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

A nonprofit corporation that is organized for the sole purpose of and engages exclusively in providing emergency medical services, including rescue and ambulance services, is exempted from the franchise tax.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 82.503 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 82 / Section 82.503
§ 82.503. UNLAWFUL ACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) No person may hunt any bird within the sanctuary.

(b) No person may fish by any means other than rod and reel within the sanctuary.
Tex. Local Government Code § 334.0083 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 334 / Section 334.0083
§ 334.0083. VENUE PROJECTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "venue" has the meaning assigned by Section 334.001 and includes a tourism development project such as a park, aquarium, birding center, bird viewing site, history center, art center, nature center, nature trail, museum, or water-related project that creates or enhances an activity involving water sports or fishing.

(b) A county with a population of 40,000 or less in which at least one state park and one national wildlife refuge are located may plan, acquire, establish, develop, construct, or renovate a venue as a venue project under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8000A.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8000A / Section 8000A.0202
§ 8000A.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after September 1, 2023, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8000A.0103; or

(2) September 1, 2027.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8000A.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8000A.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Local Government Code § 352.015 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 352 / Section 352.015
§ 352.015. ARSON INVESTIGATION.
Status: in_force

(a) If the county fire marshal determines that further investigation of a fire or of an attempt to set a fire is necessary, the marshal may:

(1) subpoena witnesses to testify regarding the fire or attempt;

(2) administer oaths to the witnesses;

(3) take and preserve written statements, affidavits, and depositions; and

(4) require the production of an instrument that is pertinent to the investigation.

(b) The county fire marshal shall file in a court of competent jurisdiction a complaint charging arson, attempted arson, conspiracy to defraud, or any other crime against a person the marshal believes to be guilty.

(c) The county fire marshal shall file charges under Section 352.021 in a court of competent jurisdiction against a witness who refuses to cooperate with the investigation.
Tex. Family Code § 301.053 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 301 / Section 301.053
§ 301.053. RESPONSE.
Status: in_force

The responding party must serve a written response on the requesting party not later than the 30th day after the date the requesting party serves a request under Section 301.051, except that:

(1) a defendant served with a request before the defendant's answer is due is not required to respond until the 50th day after the date the request is served; and

(2) a response to a request under Section 301.052(a)(6) is governed by Subchapter C.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4020.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4020 / Section 4020.0502
§ 4020.0502. BONDS SECURED BY REVENUE OR CONTRACT PAYMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue, without an election, bonds secured by:

(1) revenue, including contract revenues; or

(2) contract payments, provided that the requirements of Section 49.108, Water Code, have been met.
Tex. Estates Code § 112.203 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 112 / Section 112.203
§ 112.203. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE WITHOUT ACTUAL KNOWLEDGE OF AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

If the personal representative of a deceased spouse's estate has no actual knowledge of the existence of an agreement creating a right of survivorship in community property in the surviving spouse, the personal representative is not liable to the surviving spouse or any person claiming from the surviving spouse for selling, exchanging, distributing, or otherwise disposing of the property.
Tex. Property Code § 61.002 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 61 / Section 61.002
§ 61.002. LIEN.
Status: in_force

A mortgagee has a lien on a cause of action or other claim of a mortgagor in connection with an accident that involves a motor vehicle on which the mortgagee has perfected a lien and that is attributable to the negligence of another person.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 81.116 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 81 / Section 81.116
§ 81.116. OIL-FIELD CLEANUP REGULATORY FEE ON OIL.
Status: in_force

(a) An oil-field cleanup regulatory fee is imposed on crude petroleum produced in this state in the amount of five-eighths of one cent on each barrel of 42 standard gallons.

(b) The fee is in addition to, and independent of any liability for, the tax imposed under Chapter 202, Tax Code.

(c) Except as provided by Subsection (d) of this section, Chapter 202, Tax Code, applies to the administration and collection of the fee, and the penalties provided by that chapter apply to any person who fails to pay or report the fee.

(d) The exemptions and reductions set out in Sections 202.052, 202.054, 202.056, 202.057, 202.059, and 202.060, Tax Code, do not affect the fee imposed by this section.

(e) Proceeds from the fee, excluding any penalties collected in connection with the fee, shall be deposited to the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund as provided by Section 81.067.
Tex. Transportation Code § 463.065 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 463 / Section 463.065
§ 463.065. INSURANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) An authority may insure, through purchased insurance policies or self-insurance programs, or both, the legal liability of the authority and of its contractors and subcontractors arising from the acquisition, construction, or operation of the programs and facilities of the authority for:

(1) personal or property damage; and

(2) officers' and employees' liability.

(b) An authority may use contracts, rating plans, and risk management programs designed to encourage collision prevention.

(c) In developing an insurance or self-insurance program, an authority may consider the peculiar hazards, indemnity standards, and past and prospective loss and expense experience of the authority and of its contractors and subcontractors.
Tex. Government Code § 403.078 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 403 / Section 403.078
§ 403.078. FORM.
Status: in_force

All claims and accounts against the state shall be submitted on forms or according to the method and format that the comptroller prescribes. The claims and accounts shall be prepared to provide for entering on the claim or account, for use of the comptroller's office, the following:

(1) authorization of the head of the office or other person responsible for the expenditure;

(2) the appropriation against which the disbursement is to be charged;

(3) information required by the comptroller's rules;

(4) proof that the claim or account was presented to the state within the period of limitation provided by Section 16.051, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, or other applicable statute; and

(5) other appropriate matters.
Tex. Transportation Code § 258.005 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 258 / Section 258.005
§ 258.005. TRANSFER OF INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court shall include a notice of its intention to consider adoption of the county road map with the ad valorem tax statements for the year before the adoption of a county road map under Section 258.002. The notice must include a list of all roads in which the county will claim the existence of a public interest by adoption of the map, the date the commissioners court will hold the public meeting required by Section 258.002(b), and a statement that a landowner has a right to protest under Section 258.002(b). If a property owner tenders a warranty deed to the county for property included in the right-of-way of a county road, the commissioners court shall accept and file the warranty deed.

(b) The commissioners court shall include a notice of the adoption of the county road map with the ad valorem tax statements for the year after the year in which the county adopts a map under Section 258.002. The notice must include a list of all roads in which the county has claimed the existence of a public interest by adoption of the map, the date of the adoption, and the date on which the statute of limitations will bar a landowner from filing a suit in district court to dispute the county's claim.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 172.001 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 172 / Section 172.001
§ 172.001. SCOPE OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter applies to international commercial arbitration and conciliation, subject to any agreement that is in force between the United States and another state or states.

(b) This chapter, except Sections 172.174 and 172.175, applies only to arbitration or conciliation in this state.

(c) Except as provided by Subsection (d), this chapter does not affect another state law under which a dispute:

(1) may not be submitted to arbitration; or

(2) may be submitted to arbitration only in accordance with law other than this chapter.

(d) Except as provided by this subsection, this chapter supersedes Subchapters B and C, Chapter 171, with respect to international commercial arbitration and conciliation. This chapter does not supersede Subchapter A or D of that chapter or Section 171.022.

(e) This chapter does not confer on the business court any new or additional jurisdiction.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3919.058 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3919 / Section 3919.058
§ 3919.058. BOARD MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

The board shall hold meetings at a place accessible to the public.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.905 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.905
§ 361.905. TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT INCENTIVES.
Status: in_force

Subject to the requirements of Subchapter C, Chapter 312, Tax Code, a county may designate an area of the county that contains a brownfield as a reinvestment zone and enter into a tax abatement agreement based on the remediation of the brownfield with the eligible owner of the brownfield.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 134.124 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 134 / Section 134.124
§ 134.124. ALTERNATIVE TO BONDING PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

Instead of establishing a bonding program under this subchapter, the commission may approve an alternative system that will achieve the purposes of the bonding program under this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1075.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1075 / Section 1075.151
§ 1075.151. BUDGET.
Status: in_force

(a) The district administrator shall prepare for approval by the board an annual budget that corresponds to the district's fiscal year.

(b) Not later than August 31 of each year, the board shall publish notice of a public hearing on the proposed budget. The notice must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the district one time at least 10 days before the date of the hearing.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 263.076 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 263 / Section 263.076
§ 263.076. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

(a) With the consent of the board of managers, the superintendent shall appoint resident officers and employees considered proper and necessary by the superintendent for the efficient performance of the hospital's business.

(b) The superintendent shall determine the duties of the officers and employees of the hospital.

(c) The superintendent may discharge an officer or employee at the discretion of the superintendent for cause stated in writing after an opportunity for a hearing.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 112.0201 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 112 / Section 112.0201
§ 112.0201. COMPLAINTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The council shall maintain a file on each written complaint filed with the council. The file must include:

(1) the name of the person who filed the complaint;

(2) the date the complaint is received by the council;

(3) the subject matter of the complaint;

(4) the name of each person contacted in relation to the complaint;

(5) a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint; and

(6) an explanation of the reason the file was closed, if the council closed the file without taking action other than to investigate the complaint.

(b) The council shall provide to the person filing the complaint and to each person who is a subject of the complaint a copy of the council's policies and procedures relating to complaint investigation and resolution.

(c) The council, at least quarterly and until final disposition of the complaint, shall notify the person filing the complaint and each person who is a subject of the complaint of the status of the investigation unless the notice would jeopardize an undercover investigation.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 195.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 195 / Section 195.004
§ 195.004. FAILURE TO PERFORM DUTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person refuses or fails to furnish correctly any information in the person's possession affecting a certificate or record required under this title.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person fails, neglects, or refuses to fill out a birth or death certificate and to file the certificate with the local registrar or deliver it on request to the person with the duty to file it, as required by this title.

(c) A local registrar, deputy registrar, or subregistrar commits an offense if that person fails, neglects, or refuses to perform a duty under this title or under instructions and directions of the state registrar given under this title.

(d) Except as provided by Subsection (d-1), an offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.

(d-1) An offense under this section for failure to perform a duty required by Section 192.003 is a Class A misdemeanor.

(e) In this section, "person" means an individual, corporation, or association.
Tex. Water Code § 36.1073 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 36 / Section 36.1073
§ 36.1073. AMENDMENT TO MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Status: in_force

Any amendment to the management plan shall be submitted to the executive administrator within 60 days following adoption of the amendment by the district's board. The executive administrator shall review and approve any amendment which substantially affects the management plan in accordance with the procedures established under Section 36.1072.
Tex. Occupations Code § 164.061 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 164 / Section 164.061
§ 164.061. SURRENDER OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may accept the voluntary surrender of a license.

(b) A surrendered license may not be returned unless the board determines, under board rules, that the license holder is competent to resume practice.
Tex. Government Code § 654.016 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 654 / Section 654.016
§ 654.016. NEW CLASS OR KIND OF WORK.
Status: in_force

(a) A governing board or a chief executive of an agency needing to employ a person in a class or kind of work that is subject to but not described in the position classification plan shall notify the classification officer of the situation.

(b) The classification officer shall, to permit the needed employment, promptly:

(1) include the employment in an existing class description of work or provide a new class description of work for the employment; and

(2) set a salary range for the class.

(c) The classification officer shall notify the comptroller of the actions.

(d) An action of the classification officer under this section is subject to:

(1) any limitation established for the agency in the General Appropriations Act, including limitations on the number of positions and amount of appropriations; and

(2) the approval of the state auditor with advice from the Legislative Audit Committee.