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Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 11.17 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 11 / Section 11.17
§ 11.17. JUDGE MAY ISSUE WARRANT OF ARREST.
Status: in_force

Whenever it appears by satisfactory evidence to any judge authorized to issue such writ that any one is held in illegal confinement or custody, and there is good reason to believe that he will be carried out of the State, or suffer some irreparable injury before he can obtain relief in the usual course of law, or whenever the writ of habeas corpus has been issued and disregarded, the said judge may issue a warrant to any peace officer, or to any person specially named by said judge, directing him to take and bring such person before such judge, to be dealt with according to law.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.005 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 502 / Section 502.005
§ 502.005. WORKPLACE CHEMICAL LIST.
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of worker right-to-know, an employer shall compile and maintain a workplace chemical list that contains the following information for each hazardous chemical normally present in the workplace or temporary workplace in excess of 55 gallons or 500 pounds or in excess of an amount that the executive commissioner determines by rule for certain highly toxic or dangerous hazardous chemicals:

(1) the identity used on the SDS and container label; and

(2) the work area in which the hazardous chemical is normally present.

(b) The employer shall update the workplace chemical list as necessary but at least by December 31 of each year. Each workplace chemical list shall be dated and signed by the person responsible for compiling the information.

(c) The workplace chemical list may be prepared for the workplace as a whole or for each work area or temporary workplace and must be readily available to employees and their representatives. All employees shall be made aware of the workplace chemical list before working with or in a work area containing hazardous chemicals.

(d) An employer shall maintain a workplace chemical list for at least 30 years. The employer shall send complete records to the department if the employer ceases to operate.
Tex. Government Code § 82.066 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 82 / Section 82.066
§ 82.066. ATTORNEY MAY NOT APPEAR.
Status: in_force

An attorney may not appear before a judge or justice in a civil case if the attorney is related to the judge or justice by affinity or consanguinity within the first degree, as determined under Chapter 573.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1151.165 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1151 / Section 1151.165
§ 1151.165. INACTIVE STATUS.
Status: in_force

The commission may adopt rules to allow a registrant to place a registration issued by the department on inactive status in the same manner as a license is placed on inactive status under Section 51.4011.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1024.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1024 / Section 1024.153
§ 1024.153. AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET.
Status: in_force

After adoption, the annual budget may be amended on the board's approval.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8141.0307 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8141 / Section 8141.0307
§ 8141.0307. NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3953.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3953 / Section 3953.251
§ 3953.251. DISSOLUTION BY CITY ORDINANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) The city by ordinance may dissolve the district.

(b) The city may not dissolve the district until the district's outstanding debt or contractual obligations that are payable from ad valorem taxes have been repaid or discharged, or the city has affirmatively assumed the obligation to pay the outstanding debt from city revenue.
Tex. Insurance Code § 462.166 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 462 / Section 462.166
§ 462.166. USE OF EXCESS MONEY IN ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) If the association determines that money in the account described by Section 462.164(b) for a line of business exceeds the amount reasonably necessary for efficient future operation under this chapter, the association shall, after deducting any premium tax credit taken under Section 462.157, return the excess money pro rata to the holders of participation receipts:

(1) on which an outstanding balance exists; and

(2) that were issued for an assessment on the same line of business as the line for which the excess money is found to exist.

(b) The association shall transfer an excess amount that exists in the account described by Section 462.164(b) to the comptroller to be deposited to the credit of the general revenue fund if:

(1) after a distribution under this section the association finds that an excess amount still exists; or

(2) participation receipts on which there is an outstanding balance do not exist.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8287.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8287 / Section 8287.002
§ 8287.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Montgomery County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Transportation Code § 504.611 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 504 / Section 504.611
§ 504.611. VOLUNTEER ADVOCATE PROGRAM LICENSE PLATES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall issue specialty license plates in recognition of children. The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Health and Human Services Commission.

(b) After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee for issuance of the license plates shall be deposited to the credit of the volunteer advocate program account in the general revenue fund. Money deposited to the credit of the volunteer advocate program account may be used only by the Health and Human Services Commission to fund a contract entered into by the commission under Section 264.602, Family Code.
Tex. Government Code § 411.100 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.100
§ 411.100.
Status: in_force

Sec. 411.100. ACCESS TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION: BOARD OF LAW EXAMINERS AND STATE BAR OF TEXAS. (a) The Board of Law Examiners is entitled to obtain from the department criminal history record information maintained by the department that relates to a person who is an applicant to take a bar examination.

(a-1) The State Bar of Texas is entitled to obtain:

(1) from the department, criminal history record information maintained by the department that relates to a person who is a member of the state bar; or

(2) from the Board of Law Examiners, criminal history record information obtained under Subsection (a).

(b) Criminal history record information obtained under Subsection (a) or (a-1) may not be released or disclosed to any person, except on court order or with consent of the applicant.

(c) Immediately following the decision of the Board of Law Examiners on recommending an applicant, the board shall collect and make accessible to the State Bar of Texas all criminal history record information obtained by the board that relates to that applicant.
Tex. Occupations Code § 165.004 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 165 / Section 165.004
§ 165.004. NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) If the board by order determines that a violation has occurred and imposes an administrative penalty, the board shall notify the affected person of the board's order.

(b) The notice must include a statement of the right of the person to judicial review of the order.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7914A.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7914A / Section 7914A.0304
§ 7914A.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. Estates Code § 112.104 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 112 / Section 112.104
§ 112.104. COURT ACTION; ISSUANCE OF ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) On completion of a hearing on an application under Section 112.101, if the court is satisfied that the requisite proof has been made, the court shall enter an order adjudging the agreement valid.

(b) Certified copies of the agreement and order may be:

(1) recorded in other counties; and

(2) used in evidence, as the original agreement might be, on the trial of the same matter in any other court, on appeal or otherwise.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3975.0311 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3975 / Section 3975.0311
§ 3975.0311. REGIONAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

The district may negotiate and enter into a written regional participation agreement with a municipality under Section 43.0754, Local Government Code.
Tex. Occupations Code § 301.511 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 301 / Section 301.511
§ 301.511. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE.
Status: in_force

A proceeding under this subchapter is subject to Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Government Code § 24.102 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.102
§ 24.102.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.102. 2ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT (CHEROKEE COUNTY). (a) The 2nd Judicial District is composed of Cherokee County.

(b) The terms of the 2nd District Court begin on the first Mondays in March and September.

(c) The judge may take a vacation and not attend court for four weeks in each year.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 201.078 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 201 / Section 201.078
§ 201.078. MAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

The concurrence of a majority of the directors is required for the determination of any matter within their duties.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1076.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1076 / Section 1076.102
§ 1076.102. MANAGEMENT, CONTROL, AND ADMINISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district has authority to operate hospital facilities.

(b) The board shall manage, control, and administer the district's hospital and hospital system and carry out the functions of the district.
Tex. Transportation Code § 452.708 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 452 / Section 452.708
§ 452.708. RESOLUTION OR ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) After hearing the evidence presented at the hearings, but not earlier than 75 days after the date the process is initiated by the creating entity, each creating entity may adopt a resolution or order:

(1) designating the name of the authority;

(2) listing the names of the municipalities the governing bodies of which, and listing the unincorporated areas the county commissioners courts of which, have confirmed initial inclusion in the authority; and

(3) authorizing the appointment of the interim subregional boards and interim executive committee.

(b) After the hearing, the results of the hearing and the boundaries set by the creating entities shall be sent to the Texas Department of Transportation and the comptroller.
Tex. Local Government Code § 145.005 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 145 / Section 145.005
§ 145.005. FORM OF STATEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The clerk or secretary of the municipality shall require that the form designed by the Texas Ethics Commission under Chapter 572, Government Code, be used for filing the financial statement.

(b) The clerk or secretary shall deliver at least one copy of the form to each municipal officer or person who is appointed to a municipal office who is required to file under this chapter within the time prescribed by Section 572.030(c)(1), Government Code. The clerk or secretary shall deliver a copy of the form to each candidate for a municipal office filled by election who is required to file under this chapter not later than the 10th day before the deadline for filing the statement under Section 145.004(c). The clerk or secretary may choose one or more methods to deliver the form.
Tex. Transportation Code § 174.104 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 174 / Section 174.104
§ 174.104. MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

The presiding officer shall call at least one meeting of the board each year and may call other meetings as the presiding officer determines are appropriate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8057.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8057 / Section 8057.0305
§ 8057.0305. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3902.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3902 / Section 3902.055
§ 3902.055. VACANCY.
Status: in_force

The remaining directors shall appoint a person to fill a vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Tex. Occupations Code § 112.001 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 112 / Section 112.001
§ 112.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Health care practitioner" means an individual issued a license, certificate, registration, title, permit, or other authorization to engage in a health care profession.

(2) "Licensing entity" means a department, commission, board, office, authority, or other agency of the state that regulates activities and persons under this title.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1089.252 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1089 / Section 1089.252
§ 1089.252. 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. Agriculture Code § 76.143 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 76 / Section 76.143
§ 76.143. PUBLIC HEARING.
Status: in_force

As soon as practicable after receiving a written request for a revision of a rule, an exemption from a requirement of this chapter, or a prohibition of the spraying of a regulated herbicide in an area, the department may hold a public hearing to hear the request.
Tex. Transportation Code § 312.044 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 312 / Section 312.044
§ 312.044. NO LIEN ON EXEMPT PROPERTY; LIABILITY OF OWNER.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not authorize a municipality to create a lien by assessment against property that by law is exempt from sale under execution.

(b) The owner of exempt property is personally liable for an assessment for the cost of an improvement fronting the property.

(c) The omission of an improvement fronting exempt property does not invalidate an assessment lien made against nonexempt property on the improved highway.
Tex. Transportation Code § 521.0475 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 521 / Section 521.0475
§ 521.0475. DISCLOSURE OF ABSTRACT RECORD.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the department shall provide a certified abstract of a complete driving record of a license holder, for a fee of $20, to the license holder or a person eligible to receive the information under Sections 730.007(a)(2)(A), (D), and (I).

(b) If an abstract of a complete driving record does not exist for a license holder, the department shall provide a person making a request under Subsection (a) a certified statement to that effect.
Tex. Government Code § 411.0259 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.0259
§ 411.0259. SUBPOENAS.
Status: in_force

(a) In connection with an investigation of an alleged offense against public administration, the public integrity unit may issue a subpoena to compel the production, for inspection or copying, of relevant evidence that is in this state.

(b) A subpoena may be served personally or by certified mail.

(c) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena, the public integrity unit, acting through the general counsel of the department, may file suit to enforce the subpoena in a district court in this state. On finding that good cause exists for issuing the subpoena, the court shall order the person to comply with the subpoena. The court may punish a person who fails to obey the court order.
Tex. Transportation Code § 64.006 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 64 / Section 64.006
§ 64.006. UNAUTHORIZED PILOT; LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any other applicable remedy provided by law, a person who has not been appointed to be a branch or deputy pilot and who pilots a vessel out of or into a port after a branch or deputy pilot who is licensed to provide pilot services for the port offers to do so is liable to pay $50 to the branch or deputy pilot.

(b) The branch or deputy pilot may bring suit to recover the money.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 61.171 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 61 / Section 61.171
§ 61.171. ASSIGNMENT.
Status: in_force

No license issued under this subchapter may be assigned.
Tex. Government Code § 824.403 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 824 / Section 824.403
§ 824.403. BENEFITS ON DEATH OF INACTIVE MEMBER.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Section 824.401, the designated beneficiary of a member who dies while absent from service is eligible to receive:

(1) the same benefits payable under Section 824.402 or 824.404 if the member's absence from service was:

(A) because of sickness, accident, or other cause the board of trustees determines involuntary;

(B) in furtherance of the objectives or welfare of the public school system; or

(C) during a time when the member was eligible to retire or would become eligible without further service before the fifth anniversary of the member's last day of service as a member; or

(2) an amount equal to the accumulated contributions in the member's individual account in the member savings account, if the member's absence from service does not satisfy a requirement of Subdivision (1).

(b) To the extent required by Section 401(a)(37), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the designated beneficiary of a member who died on or after January 1, 2007, while the member was performing qualified military service as defined by Section 414(u), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, is eligible to receive additional benefits to the same extent as if the member had resumed employment and been employed at the time of death.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8019.0403 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8019 / Section 8019.0403
§ 8019.0403. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7915.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7915 / Section 7915.202
§ 7915.202. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Transportation Code § 172.157 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 172 / Section 172.157
§ 172.157. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) A district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire:

(1) land in fee simple; or

(2) any interest less than fee simple in, on, under, or above land, including an easement, right-of-way, or right of use of airspace or subsurface space.

(b) A district may not exercise the power of eminent domain in a manner that would unduly interfere with interstate commerce.

(c) An eminent domain proceeding brought by a district is governed by Chapter 21, Property Code, except to the extent inconsistent with this chapter.

(d) An eminent domain proceeding is begun by the board's adoption of a resolution declaring that the district's acquisition of the property or interest described in the resolution:

(1) is a public necessity; and

(2) is necessary and proper for the construction, extension, improvement, or development of rail facilities and is in the public interest.

(e) The resolution is conclusive evidence of the public necessity of the proposed acquisition and that the real property or interest in property is necessary for public use.
Tex. Property Code § 113.015 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 113 / Section 113.015
§ 113.015. AUTHORITY TO BORROW.
Status: in_force

A trustee may borrow money from any source, including a trustee, purchase property on credit, and mortgage, pledge, or in any other manner encumber all or any part of the assets of the trust as is advisable in the judgment of the trustee for the advantageous administration of the trust.
Tex. Government Code § 2003.053 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2003 / Section 2003.053
§ 2003.053. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY.
Status: in_force

(a) The chief administrative law judge or the chief administrative law judge's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement that implements a program of equal employment opportunity to ensure that all personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin.

(b) The policy statement must include:

(1) personnel policies, including policies relating to recruitment, evaluation, selection, training, and promotion of personnel, that show the intent of the office to avoid the unlawful employment practices described by Chapter 21, Labor Code; and

(2) an analysis of the extent to which the composition of the office's personnel is in accordance with state and federal law and a description of reasonable methods to achieve compliance with state and federal law.

(c) The policy statement must:

(1) be updated annually;

(2) be reviewed by the state Commission on Human Rights for compliance with Subsection (b)(1); and

(3) be filed with the governor's office.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8239.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8239 / Section 8239.052
§ 8239.052. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Tex. Family Code § 15.105 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.105
§ 15.105. EFFECT OF WRITTEN SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A settlement agreement under this chapter is enforceable in the same manner as a written settlement agreement under Section 154.071, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.

(b) Notwithstanding Rule 11, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, or another rule or law, a party is entitled to judgment on a collaborative family law settlement agreement if the agreement:

(1) provides, in a prominently displayed statement that is in boldfaced type, capitalized, or underlined, that the agreement is not subject to revocation; and

(2) is signed by each party to the agreement and the collaborative lawyer of each party.