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Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 55A.357 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 55A / Section 55A.357
§ 55A.357. RETENTION OF FINANCIAL TRANSACTION RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Articles 55A.353, 55A.354, 55A.355, and 55A.356 and in accordance with internal financial control procedures, an official, agency, court, or other entity may retain receipts, invoices, vouchers, or similar records of financial transactions that arose from an expunction proceeding or prosecution of the underlying criminal action.

(b) An official, agency, court, or other entity that retains records under this article shall obliterate all portions of the record or file that identify the person who is the subject of the expunction order.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9305.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9305 / Section 9305.0201
§ 9305.0201. COMPOSITION OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

The board consists of five elected directors.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1074.160 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1074 / Section 1074.160
§ 1074.160. INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS.
Status: in_force

The board may invest operating, depreciation, or building reserves only in funds or securities specified by Chapter 2256, Government Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 502.019 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 502 / Section 502.019
§ 502.019. RULES.
Status: in_force

The executive commissioner may adopt rules and administrative procedures reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
Tex. Labor Code § 410.165 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 410 / Section 410.165
§ 410.165. EVIDENCE.
Status: in_force

(a) The administrative law judge is the sole judge of the relevance and materiality of the evidence offered and of the weight and credibility to be given to the evidence. Conformity to legal rules of evidence is not necessary.

(b) An administrative law judge may accept a written statement signed by a witness and shall accept all written reports signed by a health care provider.
Tex. Insurance Code § 424.072 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 424 / Section 424.072
§ 424.072.
Status: in_force

Sec. 424.072. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS: BONDS ISSUED, ASSUMED, OR GUARANTEED IN INTERNATIONAL MARKET. An insurer may invest the insurer's funds in excess of minimum capital and surplus in bonds issued, assumed, or guaranteed by any of the following international financial institutions in which the United States is a member:

(1) the Inter-American Development Bank;

(2) the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the World Bank);

(3) the African Development Bank;

(4) the Asian Development Bank; or

(5) the International Finance Corporation.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 571.0081 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 571 / Section 571.0081
§ 571.0081. RETURN OF COMMITTED PATIENT TO STATE OF RESIDENCE; RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "state or local authority" means a state or local government authority or agency or a representative of a state or local government authority or agency acting in an official capacity.

(b) If a state or local authority of another state petitions the department, the department shall enter into a reciprocal agreement with the state or local authority to facilitate the return of persons committed to mental health facilities in this state to the state of their residence unless the department determines that the terms of the agreement are not acceptable.

(c) A reciprocal agreement entered into by the department under Subsection (b) must require the department to develop a process for returning persons committed to mental health facilities to their state of residence. The process must:

(1) provide suitable care for the person committed to a mental health facility;

(2) use available resources efficiently; and

(3) consider commitment to a proximate mental health facility to facilitate the return of the committed patient to the patient's state of residence.

(d) For the purpose of this section, the department shall coordinate, as appropriate, with a mental health facility, a mental hospital, health service providers, courts, and law enforcement personnel located in the geographic area nearest the petitioning state.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 555.052 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 555 / Section 555.052
§ 555.052. INDEPENDENCE.
Status: in_force

The independent ombudsman in the performance of the ombudsman's duties and powers under this subchapter acts independently of the department.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3800.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3800 / Section 3800.0502
§ 3800.0502. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election under Section 3800.0501, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in the manner provided by Section 49.107, Water Code, for any district purpose, including to:

(1) maintain and operate the district;

(2) construct or acquire improvements; or

(3) provide a service.

(b) The board shall determine the operation and maintenance tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Government Code § 54A.307 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54A / Section 54A.307
§ 54A.307. COMPENSATION OF ASSOCIATE JUDGE.
Status: in_force

(a) An associate judge appointed under this subchapter is entitled to a salary in an amount equal to 90 percent of the salary paid to a district judge as set by the General Appropriations Act.

(b) The associate judge's salary shall be paid from:

(1) money available from the federal government;

(2) county money available for payment of officers' salaries, subject to the approval of the commissioners courts of the counties in which the associate judge serves; or

(3) a combination of money specified by Subdivisions (1) and (2).
Tex. Local Government Code § 501.160 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 501 / Section 501.160
§ 501.160. OWNING OR OPERATING PROJECT AS BUSINESS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (d), a corporation may not own or operate a project as a business other than:

(1) as a lessor, seller, or lender; or

(2) according to the requirements of any trust agreement securing the credit transaction.

(b) The user under a lease, sale, or loan agreement relating to a project is considered the owner of the project for purposes of ad valorem taxes, sales and use taxes, or any other taxes imposed by this state or a political subdivision of this state.

(c) Purchasing and holding a mortgage, deed of trust, or other security interest or contracting for the servicing of a mortgage, deed of trust, or other security interest is not considered the operation of a project.

(d) A corporation has all the powers necessary to own and operate a project as a business if:

(1) the project is a military installation or military facility that has been closed or realigned, including a military installation or facility closed or realigned under the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (10 U.S.C. Section 2687 note), as amended; or

(2) the project is authorized under Section 501.106.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 76.118 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 76 / Section 76.118
§ 76.118. EXEMPTION FOR LICENSED VETERINARIANS.
Status: in_force

The other provisions of this chapter notwithstanding, a person who is licensed to practice veterinary medicine by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and who is only using a restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticide or a regulated herbicide as a drug or medication during the course of the veterinarian's normal practice or as a private applicator may not be required to obtain a license under this chapter to purchase or use the restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticide or regulated herbicide.
Tex. Education Code § 37.201 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 37 / Section 37.201
§ 37.201. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "center" means the Texas School Safety Center.
Tex. Government Code § 54.1503 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.1503
§ 54.1503. POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioners Court of Burnet County shall establish the powers and duties of a magistrate appointed under this subchapter. Except as otherwise provided by the commissioners court, a magistrate has the powers of a magistrate under the Code of Criminal Procedure and other laws of this state and may administer an oath for any purpose.

(b) A magistrate shall give preference to performing the duties of a magistrate under Article 15.17, Code of Criminal Procedure.

(c) The commissioners court may designate one or more magistrates to hold regular hearings to:

(1) give admonishments;

(2) set and review bail and conditions of release;

(3) appoint legal counsel; and

(4) determine other routine matters relating to preindictment or pending cases within those courts' jurisdiction.

(d) In the hearings provided under Subsection (c), a magistrate shall give preference to the case of an individual held in county jail.

(e) A magistrate may inquire into a defendant's intended plea to the charge and set the case for an appropriate hearing before a judge or master.
Tex. Labor Code § 355.007 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 355 / Section 355.007
§ 355.007. OPERATION OF VENDING FACILITIES BY CERTAIN PERSONS WHO ARE NOT BLIND.
Status: in_force

If the commission determines that a blind person could not properly operate a vending facility at a particular location, the commission may survey the property to determine whether a person with a disability that is not of a visual nature could operate the facility in a proper manner.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 141.121 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 141 / Section 141.121
§ 141.121. STOP-SALE ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) If the service has reasonable cause to believe that a commercial feed is being distributed in violation of a provision of this chapter, the service shall affix to the container of the feed a written notice containing:

(1) an order to stop the sale of the feed; and

(2) a warning to all persons not to dispose of the feed in any manner until the service or a court gives permission or until the stop-sale order expires.

(b) If the service finds that the commercial feed is in compliance with this chapter, the service shall immediately remove the stop-sale order.

(c) A stop-sale order expires at the end of the 30th day following the day on which it was affixed unless, prior to that time, the service has instituted proceedings under Section 141.122 of this code to condemn the feed.
Tex. Government Code § 1504.005 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1504 / Section 1504.005
§ 1504.005. BONDS NOT PAYABLE FROM TAXES; EXCEPTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The owner or holder of a bond issued under this subchapter is not entitled to demand payment of the principal of or interest on the bond from money raised by taxation.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a demand for payment from hotel occupancy taxes that are pledged under Chapter 351, Tax Code, to the payment of the bond.
Tex. Education Code § 43.003 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 43 / Section 43.003
§ 43.003. INVESTMENT OF PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND.
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education may invest the permanent school fund as authorized by Section 5(f), Article VII, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Education Code § 105.201 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 105 / Section 105.201
§ 105.201. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "university" means the University of North Texas.
Tex. Government Code § 815.315 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 815 / Section 815.315
§ 815.315. EXPENSE ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) The retirement system shall deposit in the expense account membership fees, money required to be transferred to the account under Section 815.318, and any appropriations made by the legislature to the account.

(b) The retirement system shall pay from the expense account administration and maintenance expenses of the retirement system except those expenses the payment of which is provided for by Section 815.208(c) or 815.317(b).
Tex. Government Code § 551.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 551 / Section 551.006
§ 551.006. WRITTEN ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS ACCESSIBLE TO PUBLIC.
Status: in_force

(a) A communication or exchange of information between members of a governmental body about public business or public policy over which the governmental body has supervision or control does not constitute a meeting or deliberation for purposes of this chapter if:

(1) the communication is in writing;

(2) the writing is posted to an online message board or similar Internet application that is viewable and searchable by the public; and

(3) the communication is displayed in real time and displayed on the online message board or similar Internet application for no less than 30 days after the communication is first posted.

(b) Except as provided by Section 551.0061, a governmental body may have no more than one online message board or similar Internet application to be used for the purposes described in Subsection (a). The online message board or similar Internet application must be owned or controlled by the governmental body, prominently displayed on the governmental body's primary Internet web page, and no more than one click away from the governmental body's primary Internet web page.

(c) The online message board or similar Internet application described in Subsection (a) may only be used by members of the governmental body or staff members of the governmental body who have received specific authorization from a member of the governmental body. In the event that a staff member posts a communication to the online message board or similar Internet application, the name and title of the staff member must be posted along with the communication.

(d) If a governmental body removes from the online message board or similar Internet application a communication that has been posted for at least 30 days, the governmental body shall maintain the posting for a period of six years. This communication is public information and must be disclosed in accordance with Chapter 552.

(e) The governmental body may not vote or take any action that is required to be taken at a meeting under this chapter of the governmental body by posting a communication to the online message board or similar Internet application. In no event shall a communication or posting to the online message board or similar Internet application be construed to be an action of the governmental body.
Tex. Education Code § 12.257 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 12 / Section 12.257
§ 12.257. APPLICATION; CHARTER CONTENT.
Status: in_force

(a) An eligible entity must include in its charter application the information required by Subsection (b).

(b) A charter granted under this subchapter must:

(1) include a description of the adult education program to be offered under this subchapter; and

(2) establish specific, objective standards for receiving a high school diploma, including:

(A) successful completion of:

(i) if applicable to the program participant, the curriculum requirements under Section 28.025; or

(ii) the appropriate curriculum requirements applicable to the program participant; and

(B) satisfactory performance on the standardized secondary exit-level assessment instrument described by Section 12.260.
Tex. Education Code § 85.62 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 85 / Section 85.62
§ 85.62. PRORATION OR REDUCTION OF PRODUCTION.
Status: in_force

When, in the discretion of the board, it is for the best interest of the state to prorate or reduce production of any land, the board may execute the necessary contract to carry out that purpose.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2308.107 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2308 / Section 2308.107
§ 2308.107. PERMIT RENEWAL.
Status: in_force

(a) A permit issued under this chapter is valid for one year. The department may adopt a system under which permits expire at different times during the year.

(b) The department shall notify the permit holder at least 30 days before the date a permit expires. The notice must be in writing and sent to the permit holder's last known address according to the records of the department.

(c) A permit holder may renew a permit under this chapter by:

(1) paying a fee for each tow truck; and

(2) providing to the department evidence of continuing insurance or financial responsibility in an amount required by this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3800.0607 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3800 / Section 3800.0607
§ 3800.0607. ABOLITION OF TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the board may abolish the tax imposed under this subchapter without an election.

(b) The board may not abolish the tax imposed under this subchapter if the district has any outstanding debt or obligation secured by the tax, and repayment of the debt or obligation would be impaired by the abolition of the tax.

(c) If the board abolishes the tax, the board shall notify the comptroller of that action in the same manner the municipal secretary provides notice to the comptroller under Section 321.405(b), Tax Code.

(d) If the board abolishes the tax or decreases the tax rate to zero, a new election to authorize a sales and use tax must be held under Section 3800.0602 before the district may subsequently impose the tax.

(e) This section does not apply to a decrease in the sales and use tax authorized under Section 3800.0604(c)(2).
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 32.252 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 32 / Section 32.252
§ 32.252. AUTHORITY OF STATE AGENCY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TO SELL OR EXCHANGE REAL PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A State Agency Or Political subdivision may directly sell or exchange real property belonging to the state agency or political subdivision with the board for land dedicated to the permanent school fund if the exchange is for fair market value.

(b) Section 272.001, Local Government Code, does not apply to an exchange under this section.
Tex. Tax Code § 151.464 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 151 / Section 151.464
§ 151.464. CONFIDENTIALITY.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 111.006, information contained in a report required to be filed by this subchapter is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1104.107 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1104 / Section 1104.107
§ 1104.107. EXPIRATION OF REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

Unless renewed, a registration issued under this chapter expires on the second anniversary of the date the registration is issued.
Tex. Education Code § 8.154 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 8 / Section 8.154
§ 8.154. SUPERVISION OF NON-PHYSICIAN MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL.
Status: in_force

A local mental health authority that employs a non-physician mental health professional under Section 8.152 shall:

(1) supervise the professional in carrying out the professional's duties under Section 8.155; and

(2) consult with any other local mental health authorities in the region and the regional education service center for input on supervising the professional.
Tex. Government Code § 808.055 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 808 / Section 808.055
§ 808.055. INVESTMENTS EXEMPTED FROM DIVESTMENT.
Status: in_force

A state governmental entity is not required to divest from any indirect holdings in actively or passively managed investment funds or private equity funds. The state governmental entity shall submit letters to the managers of each investment fund containing listed companies requesting that they remove those companies from the fund or create a similar actively or passively managed fund with indirect holdings devoid of listed companies. If a manager creates a similar fund with substantially the same management fees and same level of investment risk and anticipated return, the state governmental entity may replace all applicable investments with investments in the similar fund in a time frame consistent with prudent fiduciary standards but not later than the 450th day after the date the fund is created.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 40.01 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 40 / Section 40.01
§ 40.01. DEFINITION OF "NEW TRIAL".
Status: repealed

By order of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals dated December 18, 1985, effective September 1, 1986, adopting the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, pursuant to Section 4, Chapter 685 (H.B. 13), Acts of the 69th Legislature, Regular Session, 1985, this article was repealed.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9061.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9061 / Section 9061.202
§ 9061.202. ADDITIONAL SECURITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Within the discretion of the board, bonds issued under this subchapter may be additionally secured by a deed of trust or mortgage lien on physical property of the district and franchises, easements, water rights and appropriation permits, leases, contracts, and all rights appurtenant to that property, vesting in the trustee:

(1) the power to sell the property for payment of the debt;

(2) the power to operate the property; and

(3) all other powers to further secure the bonds.

(b) A purchaser under a sale under the deed of trust or mortgage lien, if one is given:

(1) is the absolute owner of the property, facilities, and rights purchased; and

(2) may maintain and operate the property and facilities.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 52.105 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 52 / Section 52.105
§ 52.105. COVER NOTICE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) A contract for invention development services must have attached a conspicuous and legible cover sheet that contains:

(1) the name, home address, office address, and local office address of the invention developer; and

(2) the following notice in boldfaced type of not less than 10-point size:

THIS CONTRACT BETWEEN YOU AND AN INVENTION DEVELOPER IS REGULATED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS' REGULATION OF INVENTION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ACT. YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED OR REQUIRED TO MAKE ANY PAYMENTS UNDER THIS CONTRACT UNTIL FOUR (4) WORKING DAYS AFTER YOU SIGN THIS CONTRACT AND RECEIVE A COMPLETED COPY OF IT.

IF YOU ASSIGN EVEN A PARTIAL INTEREST IN THE INVENTION TO THE INVENTION DEVELOPER, THE INVENTION DEVELOPER MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO SELL OR DISPOSE OF THE INVENTION WITHOUT YOUR CONSENT AND MAY NOT HAVE TO SHARE THE PROFITS WITH YOU.

THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE CONTRACTED WITH THE INVENTION DEVELOPER SINCE (year) IS (number). THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS KNOWN BY THIS INVENTION DEVELOPER TO HAVE RECEIVED, BY VIRTUE OF THIS INVENTION DEVELOPER'S PERFORMANCE, AN AMOUNT OF MONEY IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PAID BY THE CUSTOMER TO THIS INVENTION DEVELOPER IS (number).

YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONSULT WITH A QUALIFIED ATTORNEY BEFORE SIGNING THIS CONTRACT. BY PROCEEDING WITHOUT THE ADVICE OF A QUALIFIED ATTORNEY, YOU COULD LOSE ANY RIGHTS YOU MIGHT HAVE IN YOUR IDEA OR INVENTION.

(b) The invention developer shall complete the cover sheet by providing the proper information in the blanks of the cover sheet. In the first blank the invention developer shall enter the later of the year that the invention developer began to transact business or May 7, 1981. The invention developer may round the numbers the invention developer enters in the last two blanks to the nearest 100 and, in computing the numbers, may exclude persons who have contracted with the invention developer during the three calendar months preceding the date of the contract. If the number to be inserted in the third blank is zero, the invention developer shall enter a zero in the blank.

(c) The cover sheet may not contain anything other than the information required by Subsection (a).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6903.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6903 / Section 6903.154
§ 6903.154. WATER APPROPRIATION PERMITS.
Status: in_force

The district may acquire water appropriation permits directly from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or from owners of permits.