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Tex. Election Code § 172.028 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 172 / Section 172.028
§ 172.028. STATE CHAIR'S CERTIFICATION OF NAMES FOR PLACEMENT ON GENERAL PRIMARY BALLOT.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the state chair shall certify to the secretary of state for placement on the general primary election ballot the name of each candidate who files with the chair an application that complies with Section 172.021(b). The secretary of state shall post on the secretary's Internet website that is viewable by the public:

(1) the certified list; and

(2) for each certified candidate, the public mailing address and, if provided by the candidate, the electronic mail address at which the candidate receives correspondence relating to the candidate's campaign.

(b) Not later than the ninth day after the date of the regular filing deadline, the state chair shall notify the county chair in each county in which the candidate's name is to appear on the ballot that the certification has been posted by the secretary of state.

(c) A candidate's name may not be certified:

(1) if, before delivering the certification, the state chair learns that the name is to be omitted from the ballot under Section 162.0151 or Section 172.057; or

(2) for an office for which the candidate's application is invalid under Section 141.033.

(d) A copy of each certification shall be made available on request, without charge, to each newspaper published in this state and to each licensed radio and television station in this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5012.0058 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5012 / Section 5012.0058
§ 5012.0058. COMPENSATION OF COMMISSIONERS; EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise provided, each commissioner is entitled to receive a fee of not more than $50 a day for each day of service necessary to discharge the duties of a commissioner.

(b) Each commissioner is entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses incurred on behalf of the authority and approved by the commission.
Tex. Government Code § 403.212 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 403 / Section 403.212
§ 403.212. REQUIREMENTS BEFORE INJUNCTION.
Status: repealed

(a) An action for a restraining order or injunction that prohibits the assessment or collection of a state tax; license, registration, or filing fee; or statutory penalty assessed for the failure to pay the state tax or fee may not be brought against a state official or a representative of an official in this state unless the applicant for the order or injunction has first:

(1) filed with the attorney general not later than the fifth day before the date the action is filed a statement of the grounds on which the order or injunction is sought; and

(2) either:

(A) paid to the state official who collects the tax or fee all taxes, fees, and penalties then due by the applicant to the state; or

(B) filed with the state official who collects the tax or fee a good and sufficient bond to guarantee the payment of the taxes, fees, and penalties in an amount equal to twice the amount of the taxes, fees, and penalties then due and that may reasonably be expected to become due during the period the order or injunction is in effect.

(b) The amount and terms of the bond and the sureties on the bond authorized by Subsection (a)(2)(B) must be approved by and acceptable to the judge of the court granting the order or injunction and the attorney general.

(c) The application for the restraining order or injunction must state under the oath of the applicant or the agent or attorney of the applicant that:

(1) the statement required by Subsection (a)(1) has been filed as provided by that subsection; and

(2) the payment of taxes, fees, and penalties has been made as provided by Subsection (a)(2)(A) or a bond has been approved and filed as provided by Subsection (a)(2)(B) and Subsection (b).

(d) A state official who receives a payment or bond under Subsection (a)(2) shall deliver the payment or bond to the comptroller. The comptroller shall deposit a payment made under Subsection (a)(2)(A) to the credit of each fund to which the tax, fee, or penalty is allocated by law.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 331 (H.B. 2080), Sec. 11(1), eff. September 1, 2021.
Tex. Water Code § 32.002 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 32 / Section 32.002
§ 32.002. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(2) "Commercial, industrial, or municipal waste":

(A) means any water-dominant liquid waste substance that may cause or might reasonably be expected to cause pollution of fresh water and that may result from:

(i) processes of industry, manufacturing, trade, or business;

(ii) development or recovery of natural resources, except as provided by Paragraph (B); or

(iii) disposal of sewage or other wastes of cities, towns, villages, communities, water districts, other municipal corporations, educational facilities, apartment complexes, and other commercial facilities; and

(B) does not include:

(i) oil and gas waste, as defined by Section 27.002;

(ii) tar sands;

(iii) sulfur;

(iv) brine from desalination; or

(v) hazardous waste, as defined by Section 361.003, Health and Safety Code.

(3) "Department" means the Department of State Health Services.

(4) "Executive director" means the executive director of the commission.

(5) "Fresh water" has the meaning assigned by Section 27.002.

(6) "Pollution" has the meaning assigned by Section 27.002.

(7) "Processed" means the action of reducing liquid waste to a state that will allow injection by subsurface drip dispersal into an area without creating pollution.

(8) "Subsurface area drip dispersal system" means a waste disposal system that injects processed commercial, industrial, or municipal waste into the ground at a depth of not more than 48 inches and spreads the waste over a large enough area that the soil hydrologic absorption rate and crop/plant root absorption rate are not exceeded.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 33.209 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 33 / Section 33.209
§ 33.209. PROHIBITION ON SPECIAL AREA MANAGEMENT PLANS.
Status: in_force

The land office may not develop or approve a special area management plan, including a plan for an area designated under the national estuary program.
Tex. Insurance Code § 541.153 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 541 / Section 541.153
§ 541.153. FRIVOLOUS ACTION.
Status: in_force

A court shall award to the defendant court costs and reasonable and necessary attorney's fees if the court finds that an action under this subchapter is groundless and brought in bad faith or brought for the purpose of harassment.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 21.220 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 21 / Section 21.220
§ 21.220. PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO PREPARE VOTING LIST.
Status: in_force

An officer or agent of a corporation who is in charge of the corporation's share transfer records and who does not prepare the list of shareholders, keep the list on file for a 10-day period before the annual meeting, or keep the list available for inspection as required by Sections 21.354 and 21.372 is liable to a shareholder who suffers damages because of the failure for the damage caused by the failure.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 21.079 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 21 / Section 21.079
§ 21.079. LAND IN MORE THAN ONE ZONE.
Status: in_force

If a tract of land to be defined by a single description extends from one zone into another of the coordinate zones, the positions of all points on its boundaries may be referred to by either of the zones, the zone which is used being specifically named in the description.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2104.151 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2104 / Section 2104.151
§ 2104.151. PROHIBITED ACTS; CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not act as a promoter of an outdoor music festival unless the person registers with the county clerk of the county in which the festival is to be held.

(b) A person may not direct, control, or participate in the direction or control of an outdoor music festival unless the festival is authorized by a permit issued under this chapter.

(c) A person commits an offense if the person violates this section.

(d) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by:

(1) confinement in a county jail for a term not to exceed 30 days;

(2) a fine not to exceed $1,000; or

(3) both the fine and confinement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3940.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3940 / Section 3940.103
§ 3940.103. DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district, using money available to the district, may exercise the powers given to a development corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, including the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, or maintain a project under that chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 24.405 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.405
§ 24.405.
Status: repealed

Sec. 24.405. 227TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BEXAR COUNTY). (a) The 227th Judicial District is composed of Bexar County.

(b) The 227th District Court shall give preference to criminal cases.

(c) Repealed by Acts 1997, 74th Leg., ch. 497, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

(d) Section 24.139, relating to the 37th District Court, contains provisions applicable to all the district courts in Bexar County. To the extent that this subchapter is inconsistent with those provisions, Section 24.139 prevails.
Tex. Local Government Code § 43.0684 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 43 / Section 43.0684
§ 43.0684. PUBLIC HEARING.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a municipality must conduct at least one public hearing not earlier than the 21st day and not later than the 30th day after the date the governing body adopts the resolution under Section 43.0682.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1018.058 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1018 / Section 1018.058
§ 1018.058. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may appoint a qualified person as district administrator.

(b) The district administrator serves at the will of the board and is entitled to the compensation determined by the board.

(c) On assuming the duties of district administrator, the administrator shall execute a bond payable to the district in an amount set by the board of not less than $5,000 that:

(1) is conditioned on the administrator performing the administrator's duties; and

(2) contains other conditions the board may require.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8282.162 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8282 / Section 8282.162
§ 8282.162. POLICE PROTECTION.
Status: in_force

Except for providing for the security of lakes, reservoirs, levees, channels, drains, dams, and contiguous and adjacent facilities, excluding parks and streets owned or controlled by the district, the district may not provide peace officers or have responsibility for police protection in the city's corporate limits. That function is a responsibility of the city.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2251.101 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2251 / Section 2251.101
§ 2251.101. RATE FILINGS AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subchapter D, for risks written in this state, each insurer shall file with the commissioner all rates, applicable rating manuals, supplementary rating information, and additional information as required by the commissioner. An insurer may use a rate filed under this subchapter on and after the date the rate is filed.

(b) The commissioner by rule shall:

(1) determine the information required to be included in the filing, including:

(A) categories of supporting information and supplementary rating information;

(B) statistics or other information to support the rates to be used by the insurer;

(C) information necessary to evidence that the computation of the rate does not include disallowed expenses for personal lines; and

(D) information concerning policy fees, service fees, and other fees that are charged or collected by the insurer under Section 550.001 or 4005.003; and

(2) prescribe the process through which the department requests supplementary rating information and supporting information under this section, including:

(A) the number of times the department may make a request for information; and

(B) the types of information the department may request when reviewing a rate filing.

(c) This section does not apply to rates for use with an insured that has:

(1) total insured property values of $5 million or more;

(2) total annual gross revenues of $10 million or more; or

(3) a total premium of $25,000 or more for property insurance, $25,000 or more for general liability insurance, or $50,000 or more for multi-peril insurance.
Tex. Transportation Code § 623.128 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 623 / Section 623.128
§ 623.128. TIME OF MOVEMENT.
Status: in_force

Movement authorized by a permit issued under this subchapter shall be made only during daylight hours.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 52.151 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 52 / Section 52.151
§ 52.151. CONTRACT VOIDABLE.
Status: in_force

A contract for invention development services is voidable at the option of the customer if the contract:

(1) does not substantially comply with this chapter; or

(2) was entered into in reliance on any false, fraudulent, or misleading information, representation, notice, or advertisement of the invention developer.
Tex. Transportation Code § 25.001 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 25 / Section 25.001
§ 25.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "wireless communication facility" means an equipment enclosure, antenna, antenna support structure, and any associated facility used for receiving or sending a radio frequency, microwave, or other signal for a commercial communications purpose.
Tex. Government Code § 54B.007 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54B / Section 54B.007
§ 54B.007. ORDER OF REFERRAL.
Status: in_force

(a) To refer cases to an associate judge, the referring court must issue an order of referral.

(b) The order of referral may limit the power or duties of an associate judge.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1054.063 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1054 / Section 1054.063
§ 1054.063. RECRUITMENT OF MEDICAL STAFF.
Status: in_force

The board may spend district money to recruit physicians, nurses, and other trained medical personnel. The board may pay the tuition or other education-related costs or expenses of a person who:

(1) graduates from a medical school, nursing school, or an institution of higher education; and

(2) contractually agrees to become a district employee.
Tex. Finance Code § 15.4011 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 15 / Section 15.4011
§ 15.4011. CREDIT UNION DEPARTMENT BUILDING.
Status: in_force

The commission shall have charge and control of the property known as the Credit Union Department Building and use of staff, equipment, and facilities of the department. The Credit Union Department Building refers to the property located in the city of Austin and titled in the name of the State of Texas for the use and benefit of the Credit Union Department, as described by deed recorded in Volume 6126, Page 27, of the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas.
Tex. Local Government Code § 552.0205 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 552 / Section 552.0205
§ 552.0205. REVENUE BONDS TO PAY FOR DISTRICT SERVICES UNDER CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "district" has the meaning assigned by Section 49.001, Water Code.

(b) If a district contracts with a municipality to provide all or part of the water or wastewater services to the municipality, the municipality may issue bonds payable from the revenues of its water and wastewater system to provide funds to make payments owed by the municipality to the district under the contract.
Tex. Property Code § 204.003 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 204 / Section 204.003
§ 204.003. APPLICATION OF PROVISIONS OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Status: in_force

(a) An express designation in a document creating restrictions applicable to a residential real estate subdivision that provides for the extension of, addition to, or modification of existing restrictions by a designated number of owners of real property in the subdivision prevails over the provisions of this chapter.

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), for a residential subdivision described by Subsection (c), the provisions of this chapter prevail over an express designation in a document described by Subsection (a) if:

(1) the designated number of owners of real property in the subdivision required for approval of an extension of, addition to, or modification of the document is more than 75 percent; or

(2) the designation prohibits the extension of, addition to, or modification of an existing restriction for a certain time period and that time period has not expired.

(c) Subsection (b) applies to a residential subdivision that is located in a county described by Section 204.002(a)(3) other than a gated community with private streets.

(d) A document creating restrictions that provides for the extension or renewal of restrictions and does not provide for modification or amendment of restrictions may be modified under this chapter, including modifying the provision that provides for extension or renewal of the restrictions.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1073.060 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1073 / Section 1073.060
§ 1073.060. APPOINTMENT, DISMISSAL, AND RECRUITMENT OF STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board, with the district administrator, may appoint doctors to or dismiss doctors from the staff as considered necessary for the efficient operation of the district and may make temporary appointments as warranted.

(b) The district may employ fiscal agents, accountants, architects, and attorneys the board considers proper.

(c) The board may delegate to the district administrator the authority to hire district employees, including technicians and nurses.

(d) The board may spend district money to recruit physicians, nurses, and other trained medical personnel. The board may pay the tuition or other expenses of a full-time medical student or other student in a health occupation who:

(1) is enrolled in and is in good standing at an accredited medical school, college, or university; and

(2) contractually agrees to become a district employee or independent contractor in return for that assistance.
Tex. Transportation Code § 463.053 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 463 / Section 463.053
§ 463.053. RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONTROL OF AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 463.104, the executive committee is responsible for the management, operation, and control of an authority and its property.
Tex. Education Code § 61.221 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.221
§ 61.221. TUITION EQUALIZATION GRANTS AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

In order to provide the maximum possible utilization of existing educational resources and facilities within this state, both public and private, the coordinating board is authorized to provide tuition equalization grants to Texas residents enrolled in any approved private Texas college or university, based on student financial need, but not to exceed a grant amount of more than that specified in the appropriation by the legislature or as provided by Section 61.227.
Tex. Local Government Code § 118.018 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 118 / Section 118.018
§ 118.018. MARRIAGE LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The fee for "Marriage License" under Section 118.011 is for issuing a marriage license. The fee must be paid at the time the license is issued, except as provided by Subsection (b-1).

(b) The fee includes every service relating to issuance of the license, including preparing the application, filing health certificates, administering oaths, filing waivers and orders of the county judge, and issuing and recording all papers including the return of the license.

(b-1) The county clerk shall issue a marriage license without collecting a marriage license fee from an applicant who:

(1) completes a premarital education course described by Section 2.013, Family Code;

(2) provides to the county clerk a premarital education course completion certificate indicating completion of the premarital education course not more than one year before the date the marriage license application is filed with the clerk; and

(3) provides proof satisfactory to the county clerk that the applicant is a resident of this state.

(c) A person applying for a marriage license may make a voluntary contribution of $5 to promote healthy early childhood by supporting the Texas Home Visiting Program administered by the Office of Early Childhood Coordination of the Health and Human Services Commission. A county clerk shall collect the additional voluntary contribution under this section.

(d) If neither applicant for a marriage license provides proof satisfactory to the county clerk that the applicant is a resident of this state, the county clerk may collect an additional fee of $100 for issuing the marriage license.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8827.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8827 / Section 8827.102
§ 8827.102. LIMITATIONS ON DISTRICT POWERS RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding other law:

(1) the district may not exercise the power of eminent domain; and

(2) an agent or employee of the district may not enter private property without the permission of the landowner or the landowner's agent except to inspect a permitted well and to ensure compliance with district rules.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1122.206 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1122 / Section 1122.206
§ 1122.206. EXECUTION OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board president shall execute district bonds in the district's name.

(b) The board secretary shall countersign the bonds in the manner provided by Chapter 618, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3867.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3867 / Section 3867.152
§ 3867.152. MONEY USED FOR IMPROVEMENTS OR SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The district may acquire, construct, finance, operate, or maintain any improvement or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code, using any money available to the district.
Tex. Government Code § 606.067 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 606 / Section 606.067
§ 606.067. COLLECTION OF STATE CONTRIBUTION FOR EMPLOYEES PAID FROM TREASURY.
Status: in_force

(a) For a state employee who is paid from the state treasury, the legislature shall appropriate, from the same fund from which the employee is paid, an amount equal to the state's contributions under Section 606.063.

(b) The state agency shall certify at the end of each payroll period to the comptroller in a manner prescribed by the comptroller the total amount of the department's state contributions for that period for employees paid from the state treasury.

(c) A state agency having employees paid from the state treasury shall include in the budget information the department submits to the Legislative Budget Board and the budget division of the governor's office a certification of the amount necessary to pay contributions of the state for the following biennium. The governor shall include this amount in the budget that the governor submits to the legislature.

(d) All money appropriated to the comptroller for the contributions of the state shall be allocated to the state agency according to rules adopted by the comptroller.
Tex. Property Code § 67.015 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 67 / Section 67.015
§ 67.015. INTEREST OWNER RIGHTS CUMULATIVE.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter and the rights granted under this chapter are intended to be cumulative with all other rights an interest owner may otherwise have at law or in equity, including the right of any interest owner to maintain a personal action to recover the debt against any person liable for payment of the sales price of the oil or gas.