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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3881.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3881 / Section 3881.102
§ 3881.102. NONPROFIT CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution may authorize the creation of a nonprofit corporation to assist and act for the district in implementing a project or providing a service authorized by this chapter.

(b) The nonprofit corporation:

(1) has each power of and is considered for purposes of this chapter to be a local government corporation created under Chapter 431, Transportation Code; and

(2) may implement any project and provide any service authorized by this chapter.

(c) The board shall appoint the board of directors of the nonprofit corporation. The board of directors of the nonprofit corporation shall serve in the same manner as the board of directors of a local government corporation created under Chapter 431, Transportation Code, except that a board member is not required to reside in the district.
Tex. Education Code § 74.302 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 74 / Section 74.302
§ 74.302. HOSPITAL FACILITIES AND SERVICES.
Status: in_force

All hospital facilities and services required for the operation and maintenance of the nursing school shall be furnished and provided at no cost or expense to the state at the time of completion of the nursing school and subsequently.
Tex. Education Code § 51.977 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.977
§ 51.977. EMPLOYMENT POLICIES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS EMPLOYED BY MEDICAL AND DENTAL UNITS.
Status: in_force

(a) The president of a medical and dental unit, as defined by Section 61.003, shall determine whether a person employed by the unit for patient care or clinical activities is a full-time employee for purposes of:

(1) employees group benefits under Chapter 1551 or 1601, Insurance Code;

(2) leave under Chapter 661 or 662, Government Code; and

(3) longevity pay under Section 659.043, Government Code.

(b) A determination under Subsection (a) does not entitle a person who works less than 40 hours a week to the full state contribution to the cost of any coverage or benefits. However, from money other than money appropriated from the general revenue fund, the employing medical and dental unit may contribute to that cost amounts in excess of the state contribution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8802.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8802 / Section 8802.107
§ 8802.107. ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) If it appears that a person has violated, is violating, or is threatening to violate Chapter 36, Water Code, or a district permit, rule, or order, the district may file a civil suit in a district court of the county in which the violation occurs to obtain:

(1) injunctive relief to restrain the person from continuing the violation;

(2) a civil penalty of not less than $50 or more than $1,000 for each violation and for each day of violation; or

(3) both injunctive relief and a civil penalty.

(b) On application for injunctive relief under Subsection (a)(1) and a finding that a person is violating or threatening to violate this chapter or a district permit, rule, or order, the district court shall grant injunctive relief as the facts may warrant.

(c) Any legal action initiated under this section to obtain penalties must be authorized by a resolution of the board or by the district's general manager, if authorized by the board.

(d) In a civil suit filed under this section, the district:

(1) is not required to post bond or other security; and

(2) may recover reasonable attorney's fees and expert witness's fees.

(e) The remedies provided by this section are in addition to any remedies provided by other law.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 1.053 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 1 / Section 1.053
§ 1.053. PRESENT ABILITY TO PAY.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise specifically provided, in determining a defendant's ability to pay for any purpose, the court shall consider only the defendant's present ability to pay.
Tex. Labor Code § 408.044 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 408 / Section 408.044
§ 408.044. AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE FOR MINOR, APPRENTICE, TRAINEE, OR STUDENT.
Status: in_force

(a) For computing impairment income benefits, supplemental income benefits, lifetime income benefits, or death benefits, the average weekly wage of an employee shall be adjusted to reflect the level of expected wages during the period that the benefits are payable if:

(1) the employee is a minor, apprentice, trainee, or student at the time of the injury;

(2) the employee's employment or earnings at the time of the injury are limited primarily because of apprenticeship, continuing formal training, or education intended to enhance the employee's future wages; and

(3) the employee's wages would reasonably be expected to change because of a change of employment during that period.

(b) An adjustment under Subsection (a) may not consider expected wage levels for a period occurring after the third anniversary of the date of the injury.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8145.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8145 / Section 8145.005
§ 8145.005. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating 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 or collect an assessment or tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Finance Code § 31.005 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 31 / Section 31.005
§ 31.005. IMPLYING THAT PERSON IS BANK.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not use the term "bank," "bank and trust," or a similar term or a character, ideogram, phonogram, phrase, or foreign language word in its name, stationery, or advertising in a manner that would imply to the public that the person is engaged in the business of banking in this state.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a federally insured depository institution organized under the laws of this state, another state, the United States, or a foreign sovereign state to the extent that the depository institution or other entity is:

(1) authorized under its charter or the laws of this state or the United States to use a term, word, character, ideogram, phonogram, or phrase prohibited by Subsection (a); and

(2) authorized by the laws of this state or the United States to conduct the activities in which it is engaged in this state.

(c) A person violating this section is subject to an enforcement action initiated by the banking commissioner under Subchapter C, Chapter 35, except that the maximum administrative penalty under Section 35.211 for violation involving only Subsection (a) is $500 for each day the violation continues.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 299.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 299 / Section 299.004
§ 299.004. EXPIRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Section 299.153(d), the authority of the district to administer and operate a program under this chapter expires December 31, 2027.

(b) This chapter expires December 31, 2027.
Tex. Finance Code § 347.301 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 347 / Section 347.301
§ 347.301. FEES FOR TRANSACTIONS WITHOUT REAL PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a credit transaction that does not involve real property.

(b) Only a fee or tax that is paid by the creditor as required by law, including a rule, or a fee or tax paid on behalf of the consumer to a governmental entity in relation to the credit transaction may be charged to the consumer.

(c) A documentary fee for the preparation of a credit document may not be charged to the consumer.
Tex. Election Code § 64.037 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 64 / Section 64.037
§ 64.037. UNAUTHORIZED ASSISTANCE VOIDS BALLOT.
Status: in_force

If assistance is provided to a voter who is not eligible for assistance, the voter's ballot may not be counted.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 54.11 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 54 / Section 54.11
§ 54.11. RULES.
Status: in_force

The commission shall adopt rules and forms necessary to implement this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1107.060 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1107 / Section 1107.060
§ 1107.060. QUORUM; VOTING REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) Four managers, not including the ex officio manager, constitute a quorum.

(b) A concurrence of a majority of the voting managers present is required in any matter relating to district business.
Tex. Education Code § 12.056 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 12 / Section 12.056
§ 12.056. APPLICABILITY OF TITLE.
Status: in_force

(a) A campus or program for which a charter is granted under this subchapter has the powers granted to schools under this title.

(b) A campus or program for which a charter is granted under this subchapter is subject to:

(1) a provision of this title establishing a criminal offense; and

(2) a prohibition, restriction, or requirement, as applicable, imposed by this title or a rule adopted under this title, relating to:

(A) the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) to the extent necessary to monitor compliance with this subchapter as determined by the commissioner;

(B) criminal history records under Subchapter C, Chapter 22;

(C) high school graduation under Section 28.025;

(D) special education programs under Subchapter A, Chapter 29;

(E) bilingual education under Subchapter B, Chapter 29;

(F) prekindergarten programs under Subchapter E, Chapter 29, except class size limits for prekindergarten classes imposed under Section 25.112, which do not apply;

(G) extracurricular activities under Section 33.081;

(H) health and safety under Chapter 38;

(I) the provisions of Subchapter A, Chapter 39;

(J) public school accountability and special investigations under Subchapters A, B, C, D, F, and J, Chapter 39, and Chapter 39A;

(K) the duty to discharge or refuse to hire certain employees or applicants for employment under Section 12.1059; and

(L) parental options to retain a student under Section 28.02124.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8374.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8374 / Section 8374.203
§ 8374.203. 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. Property Code § 26.014 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 26 / Section 26.014
§ 26.014. OTHER RIGHTS NOT AFFECTED.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not affect a right an individual may have in the use of the individual's name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness before the death of the individual.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1082.252 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1082 / Section 1082.252
§ 1082.252. TAX RATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed the limit approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of the tax.

(b) The tax rate for all purposes may not exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of all taxable property in the district.

(c) In setting the tax rate, the board shall consider the income of the district from sources other than taxation.
Tex. Government Code § 525.0253 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 525 / Section 525.0253
§ 525.0253. TECHNOLOGY USE FOR ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to available appropriations, the commission shall use technology whenever possible in connection with the Department of Family and Protective Services' adult protective services program to:

(1) provide for automated collection of information necessary to evaluate program effectiveness using systems that integrate collection of necessary information with other routine duties of caseworkers and other service providers; and

(2) consequently reduce the time required for caseworkers and other service providers to gather and report information necessary for program evaluation.

(b) The commission shall include private sector representatives in the technology planning process used to determine appropriate technology for the Department of Family and Protective Services' adult protective services program.
Tex. Government Code § 855.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 855 / Section 855.002
§ 855.002. APPOINTMENT.
Status: in_force

The governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint three executive trustees and three employee trustees.
Tex. Water Code § 35.012 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 35 / Section 35.012
§ 35.012. CREATION OF DISTRICT IN PRIORITY GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT AREA.
Status: in_force

(a) Following the issuance of a commission order under Section 35.008 designating a priority groundwater management area and recommending the creation of one or more districts, or the addition of land to an existing district, the landowners in the priority groundwater management area may:

(1) create one or more districts under Subchapter B, Chapter 36;

(2) have the area annexed to a district that adjoins the area; or

(3) create one or more districts through the legislative process.

(b) Except as provided by Section 35.013, within two years, but no sooner than 120 days, from the date on which the commission issues an order under Section 35.008 designating a priority groundwater management area, for those areas that are not within a district, the commission shall create one or more new districts under Section 36.0151.

(b-1) For purposes of this section, the commission may consider territory in two separately designated priority groundwater management areas to be in the same designated priority groundwater management area if:

(1) the two areas share a common boundary and one or more common aquifers; and

(2) the commission determines that a district composed of territory in the two areas will result in more effective or efficient groundwater management than other options available to the commission.

(c) Following the issuance of a commission order under Section 35.008, the Texas Agricultural Extension Service shall begin an educational program within such areas with the assistance and cooperation of the Texas Water Development Board, the commission, the Department of Agriculture, other state agencies, and existing districts to inform the residents of the status of the area's water resources and management options including possible formation of a district. The county commissioners court of each county in the priority groundwater management area shall form a steering committee to provide assistance to the Texas Agricultural Extension Service in accomplishing the goals of the education program within the area.
Tex. Education Code § 25.155 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 25 / Section 25.155
§ 25.155. ADOPTION OF POLICY.
Status: in_force

A school district shall adopt and implement a local policy regarding a limited public forum and voluntary student expression of religious viewpoints. If a school district voluntarily adopts and follows the model policy governing voluntary religious expression in public schools as provided by Section 25.156, the district is in compliance with the provisions of this subchapter covered by the model policy.
Tex. Government Code § 1505.207 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1505 / Section 1505.207
§ 1505.207. GRANT OF FRANCHISE.
Status: in_force

As additional security for the encumbrance, a municipality that encumbers a harbor improvement or facility under Section 1505.203 may provide in the encumbrance for a grant, to a purchaser under sale or foreclosure, of a franchise to operate the harbor improvement or facility, including any improvement, for a term not to exceed 30 years from the date of purchase, subject to all laws regulating the same then in force.
Tex. Insurance Code § 843.055 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 843 / Section 843.055
§ 843.055. LAWS RELATING TO PRACTICE OF MEDICINE.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not authorize the practice of medicine as defined by state law.

(b) This chapter does not repeal, modify, or amend Section 164.051, 164.052, 164.053, 164.054, or 164.056, Occupations Code, and a health maintenance organization is not exempt from those sections.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1603.2308 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1603 / Section 1603.2308
§ 1603.2308. REQUIRED COURSES.
Status: in_force

(a) A school shall instruct students in the theory and practice of subjects necessary and beneficial to the practice of barbering and cosmetology.

(b) The commission by rule shall establish the subjects in which students shall receive instruction.

(c) A school may not increase, decrease, or withhold for any reason the number of hours earned by a student.
Tex. Education Code § 33.0811 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 33 / Section 33.0811
§ 33.0811. SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY ON ABSENCES TO PARTICIPATE IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Section 33.081(a), the board of trustees of a school district may adopt a policy establishing the number of times a student who is otherwise eligible to participate in an extracurricular activity under Section 33.081 may be absent from class to participate in an extracurricular activity sponsored or sanctioned by the district or the University Interscholastic League or by an organization sanctioned by resolution of the board of trustees of the district.

(b) A policy adopted by the board of trustees of a district under this section:

(1) prevails over a conflicting policy adopted under Section 33.081(a); and

(2) must permit a student to be absent from class at least 10 times during the school year.
Tex. Education Code § 43.054 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 43 / Section 43.054
§ 43.054. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
Status: in_force

(a) The corporation shall employ a chief executive officer to manage and carry out the policies of the corporation. The board of directors shall determine the process for hiring the chief executive officer.

(b) The chief executive officer serves at the will of the board of directors.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2203.303 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2203 / Section 2203.303
§ 2203.303. POLICYHOLDER'S STABILIZATION RESERVE FUND FOR NURSING HOMES AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The policyholder's stabilization reserve fund for nursing homes and assisted living facilities is collected and administered by the association as provided by this section, Section 2203.304, and the plan of operation.

(b) The policyholder's stabilization reserve fund shall be:

(1) credited with:

(A) all policyholder's stabilization reserve fund charges collected under Section 2203.304; and

(B) the net earnings on liability insurance policies issued to nursing homes and assisted living facilities;

(2) charged with any deficit sustained by nursing homes and assisted living facilities from the association's operation during the previous year;

(3) treated as a liability of the association along with, and in the same manner as, premium and loss reserves; and

(4) valued annually by the board of directors as of the close of the preceding year.

(c) The policyholder's stabilization reserve fund under this section, and any earnings of the fund, are state funds and shall be held by the comptroller outside the state treasury on behalf of, and with legal title in, the department. No part of the fund or the earnings of the fund may inure to the benefit of an association member, a policyholder, or another individual. The fund assets may be used in accordance with the association's plan of operation only to implement this chapter and for the purposes of the association, including to make payment to satisfy, wholly or partly, the liability of the association regarding a claim made on a policy written by the association.

(d) Notwithstanding Sections 11, 12, and 13, Article 21.49-3, the policyholder's stabilization reserve fund under this section may be terminated only by law.

(e) Notwithstanding Section 11, Article 21.49-3, on termination of the policyholder's stabilization reserve fund under this section, all assets of the fund shall be transferred to the general revenue fund to be appropriated for purposes related to ensuring the provision of the kinds of liability insurance coverage that the association may provide under this chapter to nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8833.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8833 / Section 8833.002
§ 8833.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a groundwater conservation district in Guadalupe County created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Utilities Code § 58.260 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 58 / Section 58.260
§ 58.260.
Status: in_force

Sec. 58.260. POINT-TO-POINT 45 MEGABITS A SECOND INTRALATA SERVICE. (a) On request of an entity described by Section 58.253(a), an electing company shall provide to the entity point-to-point 45 megabits a second intraLATA services.

(b) The service must be provided under a customer specific contract except that any interoffice portion of the service must be recovered on a statewide average basis that is not distance sensitive.

(c) The rate for the service may not be higher than 110 percent of the service's long run incremental cost, including installation.
Tex. Transportation Code § 7.002 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 7 / Section 7.002
§ 7.002. DUTIES OF CONNECTING CARRIER.
Status: in_force

Each connecting carrier that transports freight is:

(1) an agent of each other connecting carrier that transports the freight; and

(2) considered to be under a contract with each other connecting carrier and the shipper to provide the safe and speedy transportation of the freight from its point of shipment to its destination.
Tex. Local Government Code § 373A.0521 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 373A / Section 373A.0521
§ 373A.0521. DISSOLUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a municipality in which a district is located may adopt an ordinance dissolving the district.

(b) On the adoption of the ordinance, the district is dissolved and the municipality succeeds to the property and assets of the district and assumes all bonds, debts, obligations, and liabilities of the district.

(c) This section does not prohibit the municipality from continuing to operate programs established by the municipality, including programs established under Subchapter C, D, or E, in the area previously included in the district that are owned and operated by the municipality on the date the district is dissolved.
Tex. Education Code § 61.502 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.502
§ 61.502. CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

The board may contract with a medical school, licensed hospitals, or nonprofit corporations for the purpose of establishing and operating an approved Family Practice Residency Training Program and may compensate the medical school, licensed hospitals, or nonprofit corporations on a formula approved by the board based upon the number of resident physicians in the training program.
Tex. Government Code § 313.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 313 / Section 313.003
§ 313.003. PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FOR LAWS PRIMARILY AFFECTING PERSONS.
Status: in_force

(a) If a resident of this state intends to apply for passage of a law that will primarily affect persons and will not directly affect a particular locality more than it will affect another, the person applying for passage must publish notice in a newspaper published in the county in which the person resides in the same manner as if the law will affect the locality.

(b) If the applicant is not a resident of this state, publication of notice in a newspaper published in Austin is sufficient.