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Tex. Education Code § 59.21 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 59 / Section 59.21
§ 59.21. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Board" means the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.

(2) "Fund" means the veterinary medical diagnostic professional liability fund.

(3) "Professional staff" means veterinarians, diagnosticians, toxicologists, pathologists, microbiologists, and other professional employees employed by the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, including the director.

(4) "Veterinary malpractice claim" means a cause of action for damages resulting proximately from negligence in performing diagnostic services, toxicological and other diagnostic analyses, and in making recommendations for treatment.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1035.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1035 / Section 1035.202
§ 1035.202. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY; SECURITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may borrow money at a rate not to exceed the maximum annual percentage rate allowed by law for district obligations at the time of the loan.

(b) To secure a loan, the board may pledge:

(1) district revenue that is not pledged to pay the district's bonded indebtedness;

(2) a district tax to be imposed by the district during the 12-month period following the date of the pledge that is not pledged to pay the principal of or interest on district bonds; or

(3) district bonds that have been authorized but not sold.

(c) A loan for which taxes or bonds are pledged must mature not later than the anniversary of the date the loan is made. A loan for which district revenue is pledged must mature not later than the 10th anniversary of the date the loan is made.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 63.021 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 63 / Section 63.021
§ 63.021. SYSTEM FOR FLAGGING RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) On receipt of notification by a law enforcement agency or the clearinghouse regarding a missing child under 11 years of age, the school, day care facility, or birth certificate agency shall maintain the child's records in its possession so that on receipt of a request regarding the child, the school, day care facility, or agency will be able to notify law enforcement or the clearinghouse that a request for a flagged record has been made.

(b) When a request concerning a flagged record is made in person, the school, day care facility, or agency may not advise the requesting party that the request concerns a missing child and shall:

(1) require the person requesting the flagged record to complete a form stating the person's name, address, telephone number, and relationship to the child for whom a request is made and the name, address, and birth date of the child;

(2) obtain a copy of the requesting party's driver's license or other photographic identification, if possible;

(3) if the request is for a birth certificate, inform the requesting party that a copy of a certificate will be sent by mail; and

(4) immediately notify the appropriate law enforcement agency that a request has been made concerning a flagged record and include a physical description of the requesting party, the identity and address of the requesting party, and a copy of the requesting party's driver's license or other photographic identification.

(c) After providing the notification required under Subsection (a)(4), the school, day care facility, or agency shall mail a copy of the requested record to the requesting party on or after the 21st day after the date of the request.

(d) When a request concerning a flagged record is made in writing, the school, day care facility, or agency may not advise the party that the request concerns a missing child and shall immediately notify the appropriate law enforcement agency that a request has been made concerning a flagged record and provide to the law enforcement agency a copy of the written request. After providing the notification under this subsection, the school, day care facility, or agency shall mail a copy of the requested record to the requesting party on or after the 21st day after the date of the request.
Tex. Local Government Code § 214.012 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 214 / Section 214.012
§ 214.012. SEWERS AND PLUMBING.
Status: in_force

A municipality that has underground sewers or cesspools shall regulate by ordinance:

(1) the tapping of the sewers and cesspools; and

(2) house draining and plumbing.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3834.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3834 / Section 3834.004
§ 3834.004. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.

(b) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.

(c) The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to:

(1) further the public purposes of developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2) eliminate unemployment and underemployment; and

(3) develop or expand transportation and commerce.

(d) The district will:

(1) promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;

(2) provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a residential neighborhood and a commercially viable area; and

(3) promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty.

(e) Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(f) The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3924.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3924 / Section 3924.204
§ 3924.204. 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. Section 375.205, Local Government Code, does not apply to a loan, line of credit, or other borrowing from a bank or financial institution secured by revenue other than ad valorem taxes.

(b) The district may issue 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, and other obligations provided by Section 49.4645, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9072.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9072 / Section 9072.006
§ 9072.006. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

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

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

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

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

(3) right to impose a tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Government Code § 433.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 433 / Section 433.006
§ 433.006. VIOLATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates this chapter or a directive issued under this chapter commits an offense. An offense under this subsection is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $200, confinement for not more than 60 days, or both.

(b) A temporary restraining order or temporary or permanent injunction may be issued to prevent violation of this chapter or a directive issued under this chapter as provided by the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and applicable law.

(c) The governor may institute an action under this section in any court of competent jurisdiction in the state.
Tex. Tax Code § 151.415 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 151 / Section 151.415
§ 151.415. ASSESSMENT OF PENALTIES AND INTEREST AGAINST SELLER USING OPTIONAL METHOD OF REPORTING.
Status: in_force

The comptroller may assess a penalty and interest against a seller using an optional method of reporting under Section 151.412 or Section 151.413 of this code if the seller fails to file a tax report on or before its due date or fails to remit the correct amount of tax due with the report. This section prevails over Section 151.412(d) and Section 151.413(b) of this code.
Tex. Government Code § 2256.025 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2256 / Section 2256.025
§ 2256.025. SELECTION OF AUTHORIZED BROKERS.
Status: in_force

The governing body of an entity subject to this subchapter or the designated investment committee of the entity shall, at least annually, review, revise, and adopt a list of qualified brokers that are authorized to engage in investment transactions with the entity.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1054.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1054 / Section 1054.002
§ 1054.002. AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION.
Status: in_force

The district operates in accordance with Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and has the rights, powers, and duties provided by this chapter.
Tex. Water Code § 51.175 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.175
§ 51.175. REVENUE FOR PAYMENT OF LEASE RENTAL.
Status: in_force

(a) All money due the lessor under the lease shall be payable solely from the revenue derived by the district from the sale of water supplied through the leased system.

(b) The board shall set and collect charges for the water supplied through the leased properties to produce sufficient revenue at all times to allow for delinquencies and to pay promptly all rental payments becoming due under the terms of the lease. The board may agree to deposit this money in a separate fund as a first charge on the gross revenue received each year from sales of water, and which shall not be used for any other purpose.

(c) The board may agree in the lease to pay all expenses of operating and maintaining the leased properties from the fund provided by the board each year for the maintenance and operation expenses of the district so that the gross revenue from sale of water will be available exclusively for payment of rentals until the amount required for rentals each year is paid into the separate rental fund.

(d) If the board includes this agreement in the lease, the board shall provide for the payment of sums into the maintenance fund from sources other than the remaining portions of the gross revenue from the sale of water not required to pay rentals which are sufficient each year to pay all expenses of operating the district and maintaining and operating its properties and facilities, including the leased properties.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8867.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8867 / Section 8867.001
§ 8867.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.

(2) "Director" means a board member.

(3) "District" means the Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7204.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7204 / Section 7204.051
§ 7204.051. DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

The district is governed by a board of not fewer than five and not more than 11 directors.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8824.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8824 / Section 8824.002
§ 8824.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a groundwater conservation district in Colorado County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Finance Code § 124.005 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 124 / Section 124.005
§ 124.005. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

Subtitle B, Title 4, does not apply to a credit union loan or extension of credit unless the agreement that evidences the transaction specifically provides otherwise.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7997A.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7997A / Section 7997A.0503
§ 7997A.0503. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Government Code § 26.200 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 26 / Section 26.200
§ 26.200. HARDIN COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The terms of the County Court of Hardin County continue until the court has disposed of its business.

(b) The commissioners court may change the court terms under Section 26.002.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3906.159 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3906 / Section 3906.159
§ 3906.159. CONVENTION CENTER.
Status: in_force

An improvement project may include the planning, design, construction, acquisition, lease, rental, improvement, maintenance, installation, and management of and provision of furnishings for a facility for:

(1) a conference, convention, or exhibition;

(2) a manufacturer, consumer, or trade show;

(3) a civic, community, or institutional event; or

(4) an exhibit, display, attraction, special event, or seasonal or cultural celebration or holiday.
Tex. Property Code § 59.053 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 59 / Section 59.053
§ 59.053. LIEN EXTINGUISHED.
Status: in_force

A lessor's lien on property towed to a vehicle storage facility under Section 59.052 is extinguished when the property is towed from the self-service storage facility.
Tex. Local Government Code § 193.003 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 193 / Section 193.003
§ 193.003. INDEX TO REAL PROPERTY RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The county clerk shall maintain an alphabetical index to all recorded deeds, powers of attorney, mortgages, correction instruments, findings of fact and conclusions of law entered under Section 5.0261, Property Code, and other instruments relating to real property. The index must state the specific location in the records at which the instruments are recorded.

(b) The index must be a cross-index that contains the names of the grantors and grantees in alphabetical order. If a deed is made by a sheriff, the index entry must contain the name of the sheriff and the defendant in execution. If a deed is made by an executor, administrator, or guardian, the index entry must contain the name of that person and the name of the person's testator, intestate, or ward. If a deed is made by an attorney, the index entry must contain the name of the attorney and the attorney's constituents. If a deed is made by a commissioner or trustee, the index entry must contain the name of the commissioner or trustee and the name of the person whose estate is conveyed. The index entry for a correction instrument must contain the names of the grantors and grantees as stated in the correction instrument. The index entry for a finding of fact and conclusion of law entered under Section 5.0261, Property Code, must contain the names of the grantors and grantees as stated in the subject conveyance instrument. The index entry for a paper document described by Section 12.0011(b)(3), Property Code, must contain the names of the grantors and grantees.

(c) This section does not apply to records classified and indexed in the manner required for records on microfilm by Sections 193.008 and 193.009.

(d) In this section, "correction instrument" means an instrument correcting an ambiguity or error in a recorded original instrument of conveyance to transfer real property or an interest in real property as described by Section 5.028 or 5.029, Property Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1131.110 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1131 / Section 1131.110
§ 1131.110. RIGHT TO INDIVIDUAL POLICY ON TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT OR MEMBERSHIP.
Status: in_force

(a) A group life insurance policy must provide that if any portion of the insurance on an individual insured under the policy ceases because the individual's employment or membership in the class or classes eligible for coverage under the policy terminates, the individual is entitled to have the insurer issue to the individual an individual life insurance policy without disability or other supplementary benefits.

(b) An individual must apply for an individual policy and pay the first premium to the insurer not later than the 31st day after the date the individual's employment or membership terminates.

(c) An individual policy under this section must be issued without evidence of insurability.

(d) The insured may select any individual policy, other than a term life insurance policy, customarily issued by the insurer for an individual of the insured's age and for the amount requested.

(e) Except as provided by Subsection (f), the individual policy must be in an amount not to exceed the amount of life insurance that ceases because of the termination of employment or membership.

(f) For purposes of Subsection (e), any amount of insurance that, on or before the date of the termination of employment or membership, has matured as an endowment payable to the insured is not included in the amount that is considered to cease because of the termination. This subsection applies without regard to whether the endowment is payable in full, in installments, or in the form of an annuity.

(g) The premium on an individual policy must be at the insurer's then customary rate applicable to:

(1) the form and amount of the individual policy;

(2) the class of risk to which the insured then belongs; and

(3) the insured's age on the effective date of the individual policy.

(h) This section does not apply to:

(1) a policy issued to a creditor to insure the creditor's debtors; or

(2) a policy to which Section 1131.703 applies.
Tex. Family Code § 55.15 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 55 / Section 55.15
§ 55.15. STANDARDS OF CARE; EXPIRATION OF COURT ORDER FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
Status: in_force

Treatment ordered under this subchapter for a child with mental illness must focus on the stabilization of the child's mental illness and on meeting the child's psychiatric needs in the least restrictive appropriate setting. If the juvenile court or a court to which the child's case is referred under Section 55.12(2) orders mental health services for the child, the child shall be cared for, treated, and released in conformity to Subtitle C, Title 7, Health and Safety Code, except:

(1) a court order for mental health services for a child automatically expires on the 120th day after the date the child becomes 18 years of age; and

(2) the administrator of a mental health facility shall notify, in writing, by certified mail, return receipt requested, the juvenile court that ordered mental health services or the juvenile court that referred the case to a court that ordered the mental health services of the intent to discharge the child at least 10 days prior to discharge.
Tex. Government Code § 2303.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2303 / Section 2303.003
§ 2303.003. DEFINITIONS.
Status: repealed

In this chapter:

(1) "Bank" means the Texas Economic Development Bank established under Chapter 489.

(1-a) "Block group" has the meaning assigned by the Bureau of the Census of the United States Department of Commerce.

(1-b) "Day" means the period between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. of a day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or state or federal holiday.

(1-c) "Distressed county" means a county:

(A) that has a poverty rate above 15.4 percent;

(B) in which at least 25.4 percent of the adult population does not hold a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate; and

(C) that has an unemployment rate that has remained above 4.9 percent during the preceding five years.

(2) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 6.01(6).

(3) "Enterprise zone" means an area designated as an enterprise zone under this chapter.

(3-a) "Governing body of an enterprise zone" means the governing body of a municipality or county in which an enterprise zone is located.

(4) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 6.01(6).

(5) "Nominating body" means the governing body of a municipality or county that nominates a project or activity of a qualified business for designation as an enterprise project.

(5-a) "Office" means the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office within the office of the governor.

(6) "Qualified business" means a person certified as a qualified business under Section 2303.402.

(6-a) "Qualified business site" means the specific business site of an enterprise project.

(7) "Qualified employee" means a person who:

(A) is a resident of this state;

(B) works for a qualified business;

(C) receives wages from the qualified business from which employment taxes are deducted; and

(D) meets one of the following qualifications:

(i) the person performs at least 50 percent of the person's service for the business at the qualified business site;

(ii) if the person engages in the transportation of goods or services, the person reports to the qualified business site and resides within 50 miles of the qualified business site; or

(iii) if the person engages in services off-site, the person is assigned to the qualified business site and resides within 25 miles of the qualified business site.

(8) "Qualified hotel project" means a hotel proposed to be constructed by a municipality or a nonprofit municipally sponsored local government corporation created under the Texas Transportation Corporation Act, Chapter 431, Transportation Code, that is within 1,000 feet of a convention center owned by a municipality having a population of 1,500,000 or more, including shops, parking facilities, and any other facilities ancillary to the hotel.

(9) "Veteran" means a person who:

(A) has served in:

(i) the army, navy, air force, coast guard, or marine corps of the United States;

(ii) the state military forces as defined by Section 431.001; or

(iii) an auxiliary service of one of those branches of the armed forces; and

(B) has been honorably discharged from the branch of the service in which the person served.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1029.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1029 / Section 1029.001
§ 1029.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district.

(2) "Director" means a member of the board.

(3) "District" means the Follett Hospital District.
Tex. Government Code § 1477.009 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1477 / Section 1477.009
§ 1477.009. GRANTS FOR PRISONS OR LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITIES NOT PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not prohibit a county from making a grant of money or property to an agency of the state to assist the agency in acquiring or developing a site for a:

(1) prison;

(2) law enforcement detention facility; or

(3) community corrections facility as defined by Section 509.001.
Tex. Occupations Code § 568.009 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 568 / Section 568.009
§ 568.009. CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR EMPLOYMENT.
Status: in_force

Not later than the 10th day after the date of a change of address or employment, a pharmacy technician or a pharmacy technician trainee shall notify the board in writing of the change.
Tex. Water Code § 36.407 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 36 / Section 36.407
§ 36.407. EVIDENCE.
Status: in_force

(a) The presiding officer shall admit evidence that is relevant to an issue at the hearing.

(b) The presiding officer may exclude evidence that is irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly repetitious.