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Tex. Government Code § 25.00231 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25 / Section 25.00231
§ 25.00231. BOND; INSURANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) This section controls over a specific provision for a particular court or county that attempts to create a requirement for a bond or insurance that conflicts with this section.

(b) Before beginning the duties of office, a judge of a statutory probate court must execute a bond that is:

(1) payable to the county treasurer or other person performing the duties of county treasurer;

(2) in the amount of $500,000;

(3) conditioned on the faithful performance of the duties of the office; and

(4) approved by the commissioners court.

(c) In lieu of the bond required by Subsection (b), a county may elect to obtain insurance or to self-insure in the amount required by Subsection (b) against losses caused by the statutory probate court judge's gross negligence in performing the duties of office.

(d) The commissioners court of a county shall pay the premium for the bond or insurance required by this section out of the general funds of the county.

(e) This section does not apply to an assigned or visiting judge sitting by assignment in a statutory probate court.

(f) Notwithstanding Subsection (e), a bond executed under Subsection (b) by the judge elected or appointed to a statutory probate court or an insurance policy obtained under Subsection (c) shall provide the same coverage to a visiting judge assigned to the court or to an associate judge appointed by the court as the bond or insurance policy provides to the judge elected or appointed to the court.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4054.201 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4054 / Section 4054.201
§ 4054.201. LICENSE ISSUANCE; EXCEPTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall issue a license to an individual applicant to act as an agent who writes only life insurance policies in an amount that does not exceed $25,000 on any one life on receipt of certification from a stipulated premium company, a statewide mutual assessment company, a local mutual aid association, or a local mutual burial association, that the applicant has:

(1) completed a course of study and instruction in compliance with this subchapter; and

(2) passed without aid a written examination administered by the insurer.

(b) A license is not required under this subchapter for an agent who, in the preceding calendar year, wrote policies that generated, in the aggregate, less than $20,000 in direct premium.
Tex. Government Code § 843.401 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 843 / Section 843.401
§ 843.401. CURRENT SERVICE GENERALLY.
Status: in_force

Current service is service performed by an employee of a participating subdivision while a member of the retirement system and credited as provided under this subtitle and in accordance with rules adopted by the board of trustees.
Tex. Government Code § 24.105 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.105
§ 24.105.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.105. 5TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BOWIE AND CASS COUNTIES). (a) The 5th Judicial District is composed of Bowie and Cass counties.

(b) In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, each district court in Bowie and Cass counties has the civil and criminal jurisdiction of a county court.

(c) In Bowie County, the 5th Judicial District has concurrent jurisdiction with the 102nd Judicial District. Either court, in term or in vacation, may transfer a pending civil or criminal case to the other court by an order entered on the minutes of the transferring court.

(d) The terms of the 5th District Court begin:

(1) in Bowie County on the first Mondays in January and July; and

(2) in Cass County on the first Mondays in February, May, August, and November.

(e) The 5th and 102nd district courts may sit in Bowie County in Texarkana, in addition to Boston, to try, hear, and determine nonjury civil or criminal cases, motions, arguments, and other nonjury matters.

(f) When the courts sit in Texarkana, the Bowie County district clerk or the clerk's deputy shall serve as clerk of the courts and may transfer all necessary books, minutes, and records to Texarkana or Boston when necessary. The Bowie County sheriff or the sheriff's deputy shall attend the courts in Texarkana and perform all duties required by law or by the court.

(g) The Commissioners Court of Bowie County may provide suitable quarters for the 5th and 102nd district courts in Texarkana or may make an agreement with the City of Texarkana to provide quarters.
Tex. Education Code § 149.004 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 149 / Section 149.004
§ 149.004. DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The institute shall conduct basic and applied research and analysis in geoscience, geo-technology, and related fields, including the implementation of technological advances and development of integrated databases.

(b) Results of the research of the institute shall be made available to state agencies, other public bodies and officials, industry, and private citizens.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1103.162 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1103 / Section 1103.162
§ 1103.162. NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall develop and implement a policy to encourage the use of:

(1) negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code, for the adoption of board rules; and

(2) appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedures under Chapter 2009, Government Code, to assist in the resolution of internal and external disputes under the board's jurisdiction.

(b) The board's procedures relating to alternative dispute resolution must conform, to the extent possible, to any model guidelines issued by the State Office of Administrative Hearings for the use of alternative dispute resolution by state agencies.

(c) The board shall:

(1) coordinate the implementation of the policy adopted under Subsection (a);

(2) provide training as needed to implement the procedures for negotiated rulemaking or alternative dispute resolution; and

(3) collect data concerning the effectiveness of those procedures.
Tex. Transportation Code § 223.008 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 223 / Section 223.008
§ 223.008. NO LIABILITY IN EXCESS OF AVAILABLE FUNDS.
Status: in_force

A contract may not be made under this subchapter that will create a liability on the state in excess of funds available for that purpose under Subchapter A, Chapter 222.
Tex. Finance Code § 96.303 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 96 / Section 96.303
§ 96.303. DUTIES OF LIQUIDATING AGENT.
Status: in_force

(a) Under the commissioner's supervision, the liquidating agent shall:

(1) receive and take possession of the books, records, assets, and property of the savings bank;

(2) sell, enforce collection of, and liquidate the assets and property of the savings bank;

(3) sue in the name of the liquidating agent or the savings bank;

(4) defend an action brought against the liquidating agent or the savings bank;

(5) receive, examine, and pass on a claim brought against the savings bank, including a claim of a depositor;

(6) make distributions to and pay creditors, deposit account holders, shareholders, and members of the savings bank as their interests appear;

(7) from time to time make a ratable liquidation dividend on claims that have been proved to the satisfaction of the liquidating agent or that have been adjusted by a court;

(8) after the savings bank's assets have been liquidated, make further liquidation dividends on claims previously proved or adjusted; and

(9) execute documents and perform any other action that the liquidating agent considers necessary or desirable for the liquidation.

(b) For purposes of making a further liquidation dividend under Subsections (a)(7) and (8), the liquidating agent may accept the statement of an amount due a claimant as shown on the savings bank's books and records instead of a formal proof of claim on the claimant's behalf.
Tex. Water Code § 66.013 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 66 / Section 66.013
§ 66.013. COMPOSITION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

A district may be composed of contiguous or noncontiguous areas within all or part of the watershed of a river, stream, creek, or bayou.
Tex. Government Code § 466.451 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 466 / Section 466.451
§ 466.451. MULTIJURISDICTION AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

The department may enter into a written agreement with the appropriate officials of one or more other states or other jurisdictions, including foreign countries, to participate in the operation, marketing, and promotion of a multijurisdiction lottery game or games. The commission may adopt rules relating to a multijurisdiction lottery game or games.
Tex. Finance Code § 15.4042 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 15 / Section 15.4042
§ 15.4042. ISSUANCE OF OPINION.
Status: in_force

(a) In response to a specific request from a member of the public or the credit union industry, the commissioner may issue an opinion directly or through the deputy commissioner or a department attorney.

(b) If the commissioner determines that the opinion is useful for the general guidance of the public or credit unions, the commissioner may disseminate the opinion by newsletter, through an electronic medium such as the Internet, in a volume of statutes or related materials published by the commissioner or others, or by any other means reasonably calculated to notify persons affected by the opinion. A published opinion must be redacted to preserve the confidentiality of the requesting party unless the requesting party consents to be identified in the published opinion.

(c) The commissioner may amend or repeal a published opinion by issuing an amended opinion or notice of repeal of an opinion and disseminating the opinion or notice in a substantially similar manner as the affected opinion was originally disseminated. The requesting party may rely on the original opinion if:

(1) all material facts were originally disclosed to the commissioner;

(2) the safety and soundness of the affected credit union will not be endangered by further reliance on the original opinion; and

(3) the text and interpretation of relevant governing provisions of this chapter or Subtitle D, Title 3, have not been changed by legislative or judicial action.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 242.0405 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 242 / Section 242.0405
§ 242.0405. NOTICE OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS CERTIFICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A nursing facility advertising, marketing, or otherwise promoting that the facility provides memory care services shall prepare a written notice disclosing whether the facility is certified or is not certified under Section 242.040 to provide specialized care and treatment for facility residents with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.

(b) The nursing facility shall provide the notice described by Subsection (a) to:

(1) each facility resident; and

(2) each person applying for services from the facility or the person's next of kin or guardian.

(c) A nursing facility that provides the notice required under Subsection (a) is not required to include the information described by Section 242.202(d)(2) in a disclosure statement provided under that section.
Tex. Transportation Code § 501.152 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 501 / Section 501.152
§ 501.152. SALE OR OFFER WITHOUT TITLE RECEIPT OR TITLE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by this section, a person commits an offense if the person:

(1) sells, offers to sell, or offers as security for an obligation a motor vehicle registered in this state; and

(2) does not possess the title receipt or certificate of title for the vehicle.

(b) It is not a violation of this section for the beneficial owner of a vehicle to sell or offer to sell a vehicle without having possession of the title to the vehicle if the sole reason he or she does not have possession of the title is that the title is in the possession of a lienholder who has not complied with the terms of Section 501.115(a).
Tex. Local Government Code § 113.047 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 113 / Section 113.047
§ 113.047. DISBURSEMENTS FOR SALARIES OR EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

After the deposit of funds in a county depository, an officer may draw checks on the county treasurer to disburse the funds as payment for a salary or expenses authorized by law or in payment to the county or to the person to whom the funds belong.
Tex. Education Code § 21.456 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 21 / Section 21.456
§ 21.456. SCIENCE TRAINING.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall develop and have approved by the board training materials and other teacher training resources for a school district to use in assisting science teachers in developing:

(1) expertise in the appropriate science curriculum; and

(2) comprehension of the instructional approaches that, through scientific testing, have been proven effective in improving student science skills.

(b) To the extent practicable, the training materials and other teacher training resources required under Subsection (a) shall address instructional approaches designed to reduce any identified disparities in student science performance between groups of students.

(c) The commissioner shall develop materials and resources under this section in consultation with appropriate faculty members at institutions of higher education.

(d) The commissioner shall make the training materials and other teacher training resources required under Subsection (a) available to science teachers through a variety of mechanisms, including distance learning, mentoring programs, small group inquiries, computer-assisted training, and mechanisms based on trainer-of-trainer models.

(e) The commissioner shall use funds appropriated for the purpose to administer this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7894.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7894 / Section 7894.0304
§ 7894.0304. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 8216.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8216 / Section 8216.103
§ 8216.103. ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may finance, construct, or acquire a road project as provided by this section.

(b) The district shall employ, or contract with, a licensed engineer to certify whether a proposed road project meets the criteria for a thoroughfare, arterial, or collector road of:

(1) a county in whose jurisdiction the proposed road project is located; or

(2) a municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the proposed road project is located.

(c) The district may finance, construct, or acquire a road that has been certified by the licensed engineer as a thoroughfare, arterial, or collector road, or any improvements in aid of the certified road.

(d) A road project must meet all applicable standards, regulations, ordinances, or orders of:

(1) each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located; and

(2) each county in which the road project is located if the road project is not located in the corporate limits of a municipality.

(e) The district may, with the consent of the municipality or county, convey a completed road project to:

(1) a municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located; or

(2) a county in which the road project is located.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 137.004 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 137 / Section 137.004
§ 137.004. COORDINATION OF PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

In order to implement the duties provided in Section 137.003, the commission shall identify and coordinate with other programs the commission operates with the goal of providing family support services.
Tex. Local Government Code § 117.119 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 117 / Section 117.119
§ 117.119. DEPOSIT OF FUNDS.
Status: in_force

Money paid into the registry of the court shall be deposited by a clerk into the registry fund at the special depository.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 22.153 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 22 / Section 22.153
§ 22.153. ANNUAL MEETING.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a corporation shall hold an annual meeting of the members at a time that is stated in or determined in accordance with the corporation's bylaws.

(b) If the bylaws provide for more than one regular meeting of members each year, an annual meeting is not required. If an annual meeting is not required, directors may be elected at a meeting as provided by the bylaws.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8128.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8128 / Section 8128.002
§ 8128.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district in Bexar County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Local Government Code § 143.088 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 143 / Section 143.088
§ 143.088. UNLAWFUL RESIGNATION OR RETIREMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a municipality with a population of 1.5 million or more.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person accepts money or anything of value from another person in return for retiring or resigning from the person's civil service position.

(c) A person commits an offense if the person gives money or anything of value to another person in return for the other person's retirement or resignation from the person's civil service position.

(d) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8065.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8065 / Section 8065.0101
§ 8065.0101. 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. 167.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7803.257 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7803 / Section 7803.257
§ 7803.257. POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEFINED AREA.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, or where in conflict with this subchapter, an annexed separately defined area has the rights, duties, restrictions, and provisions of this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 25.0004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25 / Section 25.0004
§ 25.0004. POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A statutory county court or its judge may issue writs of injunction, mandamus, sequestration, attachment, garnishment, certiorari, supersedeas, and all writs necessary for the enforcement of the jurisdiction of the court. It may issue writs of habeas corpus in cases where the offense charged is within the jurisdiction of the court or any court of inferior jurisdiction in the county.

(b) A statutory county court or its judge may punish for contempt as prescribed by general law.

(c) The judge of a statutory county court has all other powers, duties, immunities, and privileges provided by law for county court judges.

(d) Except as provided by Subsection (e), the judge of a statutory county court has no authority over the county's administrative business that is performed by the county judge.

(e) The judge of a statutory county court may be delegated authority to hear an application under Section 25.052, 26.07, or 61.312, Alcoholic Beverage Code.

(f) The judge of a statutory county court does not have general supervisory control or appellate review of the commissioners court.

(g) A judge of a statutory county court has the judicial immunity of a district judge.
Tex. Property Code § 51.0011 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 51 / Section 51.0011
§ 51.0011.
Status: in_force

Sec. 51.0011. DEFAULT ARISING FROM DELINQUENT AD VALOREM TAXES: INSTALLMENT AGREEMENTS. (a) Notwithstanding any agreement to the contrary, a debtor is not in default under a deed of trust or other contract lien on real property used as the debtor's residence for the delinquent payment of ad valorem taxes if:

(1) the debtor gave notice to the mortgage servicer of the intent to enter into an installment agreement with the taxing unit under Section 33.02, Tax Code, for the payment of the taxes at least 10 days before the date the debtor entered into the agreement; and

(2) the property is protected from seizure and sale and a suit may not be filed to collect a delinquent tax on the property as provided by Section 33.02(d), Tax Code.

(b) A mortgage servicer who receives a notice described by Subsection (a)(1) may pay the taxes subject to the installment agreement at any time.

(c) A mortgage servicer who receives a notice described by Subsection (a)(1) and gives the debtor notice that the mortgage servicer intends to accelerate the note securing the deed of trust or other contract lien as a result of the delinquency of the taxes that are subject to the installment agreement must rescind the notice if the debtor enters into the agreement not later than the 30th day after the date the debtor delivers the notice.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 161.251 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 161 / Section 161.251
§ 161.251. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Cigarette" has the meaning assigned by Section 154.001, Tax Code.

(1-a) "E-cigarette" has the meaning assigned by Section 161.081.

(1-b) "Minor" means a person under 21 years of age.

(2) "Tobacco product" has the meaning assigned by Section 155.001, Tax Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.054 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 281 / Section 281.054
§ 281.054. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) The district has the power of eminent domain to acquire any interest in real, personal, or mixed property located in the district if the property interest is necessary or convenient for the exercise of the rights or authority conferred on the district by this chapter.

(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, but the district is not required to deposit with the trial court money or a bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.

(c) In a condemnation proceeding brought by the district, the district is not required to:

(1) pay in advance or give bond or other security for costs in the trial court;

(2) give bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or

(3) give bond for costs or supersedeas on an appeal or writ of error.