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Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 37.004 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 37 / Section 37.004
§ 37.004. SUBJECT MATTER OF RELIEF.
Status: in_force

(a) A person interested under a deed, will, written contract, or other writings constituting a contract or whose rights, status, or other legal relations are affected by a statute, municipal ordinance, contract, or franchise may have determined any question of construction or validity arising under the instrument, statute, ordinance, contract, or franchise and obtain a declaration of rights, status, or other legal relations thereunder.

(b) A contract may be construed either before or after there has been a breach.

(c) Notwithstanding Section 22.001, Property Code, a person described by Subsection (a) may obtain a determination under this chapter when the sole issue concerning title to real property is the determination of the proper boundary line between adjoining properties.
Tex. Government Code § 33.027 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 33 / Section 33.027
§ 33.027. DISCOVERY.
Status: in_force

(a) In formal proceedings or in a proceeding before a special court of review, discovery shall be conducted, to the extent practicable, in the manner provided by the rules applicable to civil cases generally.

(b) On request, a special master, the commission, or a special court of review shall expedite the discovery in formal proceedings or in a proceeding before a special court of review.

(c) The following may not be the subject of a discovery request in formal proceedings or in a proceeding before a special court of review:

(1) the discussions, thought processes, or individual votes of members of the commission;

(2) the discussions or thought processes of employees of the commission, including special counsel for the commission; or

(3) the identity of a complainant or informant if the person requests that the person's identity be kept confidential.
Tex. Government Code § 29.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 29 / Section 29.002
§ 29.002. CREATION.
Status: in_force

A municipal court is created in each municipality. A reference in state law to a "corporation court" means a "municipal court."
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1106.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1106 / Section 1106.004
§ 1106.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of the Texhoma Independent School District in Sherman County, as those boundaries existed as of January 1, 1967.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1095.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1095 / Section 1095.158
§ 1095.158. FINANCIAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

As soon as practicable after the close of each fiscal year, the district administrator shall prepare for the board:

(1) a complete sworn statement of all district money; and

(2) a complete account of the disbursements of that money.
Tex. Education Code § 54.804 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.804
§ 54.804. LIMITATIONS.
Status: in_force

A matching account established by the board or program entity on behalf of a beneficiary under this subchapter is forfeited and reverts to the board or program entity on the occurrence of any of the following:

(1) the 10th anniversary of the date the beneficiary is projected to graduate from high school, as indicated by the purchaser in the enrollment contract, except that time spent by the beneficiary as an active duty member of the United States armed services tolls the period described by this subdivision;

(2) a change of beneficiary by the account owner or purchaser of the matched account;

(3) a contract cancellation of the matched account and refund request;

(4) the successful completion by the beneficiary of an associate or bachelor's degree program;

(5) transfer of the matched account to another qualified tuition program of any state that meets the requirements of Section 529, Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or

(6) any other event the board or program entity determines would be inconsistent with the program's purposes.
Tex. Transportation Code § 286.045 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 286 / Section 286.045
§ 286.045. APPORTIONMENT OF COSTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court shall apportion the assessed cost of improving a county road in accordance with the front foot rule which may vary among the assessed properties.

(b) To produce a substantial equality of burdens imposed in relation to benefits received, the commissioners court shall determine an assessment under this section in a just and equitable manner, keeping in mind the enhanced value to be gained by the abutting property and the property's owners because of the improvement.

(c) The commissioners court may not impose an assessment in excess of the enhanced value derived from the improvement by the property or the property owner.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1951.458 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1951 / Section 1951.458
§ 1951.458. PRACTICE BY NONCOMMERCIAL APPLICATOR OR TECHNICIAN.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who holds a certified noncommercial applicator's or technician license may not engage in the business of structural pest control outside the scope of the employment for which the person is licensed as a certified noncommercial applicator or technician unless the person becomes licensed as otherwise provided by this chapter.

(b) A person who holds a certified noncommercial applicator's or technician license may engage in the business of structural pest control without association with a business that holds a structural pest control business license.
Tex. Government Code § 659.1311 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 659 / Section 659.1311
§ 659.1311. PUBLIC JUNIOR COLLEGES.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this subchapter, a public junior college is considered to be an institution of higher education and employees of the public junior college are considered to be state employees during a state fiscal year unless an affirmative decision not to participate under this subchapter is made by the governing board of the public junior college not later than April 1 of the preceding state fiscal year.

(b) An employee of a public junior college that elects not to participate in the state employee charitable contribution program may authorize a deduction from the employee's salary or wage payment for a charitable contribution as provided by the policy of the governing board of the public junior college.

(c) Participation by an employee of a public junior college under this section is voluntary.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3946.303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3946 / Section 3946.303
§ 3946.303. ASSUMPTION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) After the city dissolves the district, the city assumes, subject to the appropriation and availability of funds, the obligations of the district, including any bonds or other debt payable from assessments or other district revenue.

(b) If the city dissolves the district, the board shall transfer ownership of all district property to the city.
Tex. Occupations Code § 353.201 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 353 / Section 353.201
§ 353.201. LIABILITY FOR USE OF PRESCRIPTION.
Status: in_force

A physician, optometrist, or therapeutic optometrist is not liable for a patient's subsequent use of a contact lens prescription if:

(1) the physician, optometrist, or therapeutic optometrist does not reexamine the patient; and

(2) the patient's condition, age, general health, and susceptibility to an adverse reaction caused by or related to the use of contact lenses or other factors result in the patient no longer being a proper candidate for the contact lens prescribed.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1152.104 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1152 / Section 1152.104
§ 1152.104. AUTHORIZATION FOR SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE OF AUTHORIZED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may determine, after notice and hearing, that a company that is a subsidiary of or affiliated with an authorized life insurance company through common management or ownership meets the requirements of this subchapter if either the company or the parent or affiliated company meets the requirements of this subchapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1358.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1358 / Section 1358.004
§ 1358.004. ADOPTION OF MINIMUM STANDARDS.
Status: in_force

The commissioner, in consultation with the Texas Diabetes Council, by rule shall adopt minimum standards for coverage provided to an enrollee with diabetes.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3908.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3908 / Section 3908.202
§ 3908.202. CITY NOT REQUIRED TO PAY DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, the city is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district.
Tex. Government Code § 403.707 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 403 / Section 403.707
§ 403.707. TEXAS STRATEGIC BITCOIN RESERVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "committee" means the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve advisory committee.

(b) The committee is composed of the following five members:

(1) the comptroller;

(2) one member of the comptroller's investment advisory board established under Section 404.028, appointed by the comptroller; and

(3) three members with expertise in cryptocurrency investments, appointed by the comptroller.

(c) The committee shall advise the comptroller regarding the administration and management of the reserve, including:

(1) recommendations for valuing assets in the reserve; and

(2) the establishment of prudent investment policies relating to the investment objectives of and asset allocation in the reserve.

(d) A member of the committee is not entitled to receive compensation for service on the committee or reimbursement for expenses incurred in the performance of official duties as a member of the committee.

(e) Members of the committee appointed by the comptroller serve at the will of the comptroller.

(f) Chapter 2110 does not apply to the committee.
Tex. Utilities Code § 53.104 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 53 / Section 53.104
§ 53.104. EARLY EFFECTIVE DATE OF RATE CHANGE.
Status: in_force

(a) For good cause shown, the commission may allow a rate change, other than a major change, to take effect:

(1) before the end of the 35-day period prescribed by Section 53.102; and

(2) under conditions the commission prescribes, subject to suspension as provided by this subchapter.

(b) The utility shall immediately revise its tariffs to include the change.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8506.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8506 / Section 8506.154
§ 8506.154. RATES AND OTHER CHARGES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall establish and collect rates and other charges for the sale or use of water, water connections, power, electric energy, or other services sold, provided, or supplied by the authority.

(b) The rates and charges must be reasonable, nondiscriminatory, and sufficient to provide revenue adequate to:

(1) pay all expenses necessary to the operation and maintenance of the properties and facilities of the authority;

(2) pay the interest on and the principal of all bonds issued under this chapter or its predecessor statute when and as they become due and payable;

(3) pay all sinking fund or reserve fund payments agreed to be made with respect to bonds issued under this chapter or its predecessor statute and payable out of that revenue when and as they become due and payable; and

(4) fulfill the terms of any agreements made with the holders of bonds issued under this chapter or its predecessor statute or with any person in their behalf.

(c) The rates and charges may not exceed what may be necessary to fulfill the obligations imposed on the authority by this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 2155.446 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2155 / Section 2155.446
§ 2155.446. PURCHASE AND USE OF PAPER CONTAINING RECYCLED FIBERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Subsection (c), the comptroller shall contract for paper containing the highest proportion of recycled fibers for all purposes for which paper with recycled fibers may be used and to the extent that the paper is available through normal commercial sources to supply the state's needs.

(b) Subject to Subsection (c), a state agency that purchases through the comptroller shall place orders for papers containing recycled fibers to the highest extent of its needs and to the extent that the paper is available through the comptroller's purchasing procedures.

(c) This section does not apply if the average price of paper with recycled fibers exceeds by more than 10 percent the price of comparable nonrecycled paper.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9080.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9080 / Section 9080.0102
§ 9080.0102. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions provided by general law applicable to a water control and improvement district, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9001.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9001 / Section 9001.203
§ 9001.203. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

The district may use proceeds from the sale of bonds to acquire improvements or facilities:

(1) from a private water supply corporation to provide water or sanitary sewer services to territory in the district; or

(2) to provide services described by Section 9001.101(b).
Tex. Water Code § 7.034 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 7 / Section 7.034
§ 7.034. DEFERRAL OF PENALTY FOR CERTAIN UTILITY FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "District" means any district or authority created under either Article III, Section 52, or Article XVI, Section 59, of the Texas Constitution, regardless of how created. The term "district" shall not include any navigation district or port authority created under general or special law or any conservation and reclamation district governed by Chapter 36 unless a special law creating the district or amending the law creating the district states that Chapter 49 applies to the district.

(2) "Municipally owned utility" and "water supply or sewer service corporation" have the meanings assigned by Section 13.002.

(b) The commission may allow a municipally owned utility, a water supply or sewer service corporation, or a district to defer the payment of all or part of an administrative penalty imposed under Subchapter C for a violation on the condition that the entity complies with all provisions for corrective action in a commission order to address the violation.

(c) In determining whether deferral of a penalty under this section is appropriate, the commission shall consider the factors to be considered under Section 7.053 and the following factors:

(1) the financial position of the entity and its ability to reasonably pay the costs of corrective action under the terms of a commission order;

(2) risks to public health and the environment of any delay in addressing the corrective actions as a result of limited financial resources;

(3) alternatives reasonably available to the entity for paying both the costs of corrective action and the penalty; and

(4) potential effects of the payment of the penalty on other essential public health and safety services for which the entity is responsible.

(d) At the discretion of the commission, any penalty deferred under this section becomes due and payable on a commission determination that the entity is not in compliance with a provision for corrective action in a commission order to address the violation.
Tex. Insurance Code § 882.051 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 882 / Section 882.051
§ 882.051. AUTHORITY TO FORM COMPANY; PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

A mutual life insurance company may be formed under this chapter to insure the lives of individuals on the mutual level premium and legal reserve plan.
Tex. Local Government Code § 212.074 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 212 / Section 212.074
§ 212.074. ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS; INSPECTION OF RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) In the ordinance adopted by the municipality under Section 212.072(b), the municipality may include additional safeguards against undue loading of cost, collusion, or fraud.

(b) All of the developer's books and other records related to the project shall be available for inspection by the municipality.
Tex. Local Government Code § 143.358 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 143 / Section 143.358
§ 143.358. OPEN RECORDS REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

All documents relating to an agreement between a bargaining agent and a public employer shall be available to the public in accordance with state statutes.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1951.059 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1951 / Section 1951.059
§ 1951.059. ACTIVITIES INVOLVING MINIMAL RISK OF HARM.
Status: in_force

(a) The department by rule may exempt an activity from all or part of the requirements of this chapter, other than a requirement under Section 1951.212, if the department determines that the activity presents only a minimal risk of harm to the health, safety, and welfare of the public, the person performing the activity, pets and other domesticated animals, and the environment.

(b) A business that performs an activity exempted from regulation under this section and that is not otherwise required to hold a license issued under this chapter shall provide to each customer a written notice, as prescribed by department rule, that:

(1) informs the customer of the customer's rights under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act (Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code);

(2) provides contact information for the consumer protection division of the office of the attorney general; and

(3) contains other information required by the department.

(c) Failure to provide the notice required by Subsection (b) is a violation of this chapter. The department may impose an administrative penalty or take any other enforcement action provided by this chapter or the Agriculture Code to deter, restrain, or punish a person who violates this section. An enforcement action by the department under this section is in addition to remedies and penalties provided by the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act (Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code).
Tex. Insurance Code § 1806.107 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1806 / Section 1806.107
§ 1806.107. ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A violation of this subchapter is unjust discrimination and rebating.

(b) The commissioner may revoke the certificate of authority of an insurer that violates this subchapter or the license of an agent who violates this subchapter.
Tex. Government Code § 45.145 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 45 / Section 45.145
§ 45.145. COLORADO COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) In Colorado County, the county attorney of Colorado County shall perform the duties imposed on and have the powers conferred on district attorneys by general law.

(b) The county attorney of Colorado County or the Commissioners Court of Colorado County may accept gifts or grants from any individual, partnership, corporation, trust, foundation, association, or governmental entity for the purpose of financing or assisting the operation of the office of county attorney in Colorado County. The county attorney shall account for and report to the commissioners court all gifts or grants accepted under this subsection.
Tex. Government Code § 406.051 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 406 / Section 406.051
§ 406.051. APPOINTMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The governor may biennially appoint and commission one or more individuals in other states, territories, or foreign countries or in the District of Columbia to serve as commissioner of deeds.

(b) An appointment may be made only on the recommendation of the executive authority of the state, territory, or foreign country or of the District of Columbia.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1046.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1046 / Section 1046.155
§ 1046.155. FISCAL YEAR.
Status: in_force

(a) The district operates on 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. Utilities Code § 60.164 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 60 / Section 60.164
§ 60.164. PERMISSIBLE JOINT MARKETING.
Status: in_force

Except as prescribed in Chapters 61, 62, and 63, the commission may not adopt any rule or order that would prohibit a local exchange company from jointly marketing or selling its products and services with the products and services of any of its affiliates in any manner permitted by federal law or applicable rules or orders of the Federal Communications Commission.
Tex. Utilities Code § 123.021 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 123 / Section 123.021
§ 123.021. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be cited as the Agriculture Gas Users Act.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1122.113 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1122 / Section 1122.113
§ 1122.113. REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall require a county, municipality, or public hospital located outside of the district to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county, municipality, or hospital, as provided by Chapter 61, Health and Safety Code.

(b) The board shall require the sheriff of Hidalgo County to reimburse the district for the district's care and treatment of a person who is confined in a jail facility of Hidalgo County and is not a resident of the district.

(c) On behalf of the district, the board may contract with the state or federal government for that government to reimburse the district for treatment of a sick or injured person.
Tex. Education Code § 54.225 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.225
§ 54.225. STUDENTS ENROLLED IN NON-SEMESTER-LENGTH DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION INTERVENTIONS.
Status: in_force

The governing board of an institution of higher education may exempt from the payment of tuition authorized by this chapter a student who is participating in an approved non-semester-length developmental education intervention (including course-based, non-course-based, alternative-entry/exit, and other intensive developmental education activities).
Tex. Local Government Code § 232.037 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 232 / Section 232.037
§ 232.037. ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The attorney general, or the district attorney, criminal district attorney, county attorney with felony responsibilities, or county attorney of the county may take any action necessary in a court of competent jurisdiction on behalf of the state or on behalf of residents to:

(1) enjoin the violation or threatened violation of the model rules adopted under Section 16.343, Water Code;

(2) enjoin the violation or threatened violation of a requirement of this subchapter or a rule adopted by the commissioners court under this subchapter;

(3) recover civil or criminal penalties, attorney's fees, litigation costs, and investigation costs; and

(4) require platting or replatting under Section 232.040.

(b) The attorney general, at the request of the district or county attorney with jurisdiction, may conduct a criminal prosecution under Section 232.033(h) or 232.036.

(c) During the pendency of any enforcement action brought, any resident of the affected subdivision, or the attorney general, district attorney, or county attorney on behalf of a resident, may file a motion against the provider of utilities to halt termination of pre-existing utility services. The services may not be terminated if the court makes an affirmative finding after hearing the motion that termination poses a threat to public health, safety, or welfare of the residents.

(d) This subchapter is subject to the applicable enforcement provisions prescribed by Sections 16.352, 16.353, 16.354, and 16.3545, Water Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 433.055 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 433 / Section 433.055
§ 433.055. MISCELLANEOUS PROHIBITIONS APPLICABLE TO EXOTIC ANIMALS IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE.
Status: in_force

The prohibitions of Sections 433.051-433.054 that apply to intrastate commerce also apply to exotic animals in interstate commerce.