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Tex. Natural Resources Code § 119.0025 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 119 / Section 119.0025
§ 119.0025. MONITORING OF SEQUESTERED CARBON DIOXIDE.
Status: in_force

The Bureau of Economic Geology of The University of Texas at Austin shall monitor, measure, and verify the permanent status of sequestered carbon dioxide in which the commission has acquired the right, title, and interest under Section 119.002.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3866.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3866 / Section 3866.051
§ 3866.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five voting directors appointed under Section 3866.052 who serve staggered two-year terms.

(b) The governing body of the City of Kennedale may appoint one nonvoting director to serve a term prescribed by the governing body. The nonvoting director must be an employee of the City of Kennedale and shall serve as an ex officio member in an advisory capacity to provide assistance on matters in the district that involve the city.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7969.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7969 / Section 7969.102
§ 7969.102. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Transportation Code § 370.355 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 370 / Section 370.355
§ 370.355. CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) An authority by resolution may prohibit the use of the transit system by a person who fails to possess evidence showing that the appropriate fare for the use of the system has been paid and may establish reasonable and appropriate methods, including using peace officers under Section 370.181(c), to ensure that persons using the transit system pay the appropriate fare for that use.

(b) An authority by resolution may provide that a fare for or charge for the use of the transit system that is not paid incurs a penalty, not to exceed $100.

(c) The authority shall post signs designating each area in which a person is prohibited from using the transit system without possession of evidence showing that the appropriate fare has been paid.

(d) A person commits an offense if:

(1) the person or another for whom the person is criminally responsible under Section 7.02, Penal Code, uses the transit system and does not possess evidence showing that the appropriate fare has been paid; and

(2) the person fails to pay the appropriate fare or other charge for the use of the transit system and any penalty on the fare on or before the 30th day after the date the authority notifies the person that the person is required to pay the amount of the fare or charge and the penalty.

(e) The notice required by Subsection (d)(2) may be included in a citation issued to the person by a peace officer under Article 14.06, Code of Criminal Procedure, in connection with an offense relating to the nonpayment of the appropriate fare or charge for the use of the transit system.

(f) An offense under Subsection (d) is a Class C misdemeanor.

(g) An offense under Subsection (d) is not a crime of moral turpitude.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 78.054 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 78 / Section 78.054
§ 78.054. INDIVIDUAL IMMUNITIES.
Status: in_force

A fire fighter is liable for damages described by Section 78.052 only to the extent an analogous employee of the governmental unit with which the nonprofit fire department is contracting would be liable and is entitled to the common law immunities applicable to the employee of the governmental unit.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1956.041 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1956 / Section 1956.041
§ 1956.041. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.
Status: repealed

(a) The commission, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, may impose an administrative penalty on a person who:

(1) violates this subchapter or Subchapter A-2 or a rule or order of the commission under this chapter; or

(2) engages in conduct that would constitute an offense under Section 1956.040(c-2) or (c-4).

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (b-1), the amount of the administrative penalty may not exceed $1,000. Each day a violation occurs or continues to occur is a separate violation for the purpose of imposing a penalty under this section. In determining the amount of the administrative penalty under this section, the commission shall consider:

(1) the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violation;

(2) the economic harm caused by the violation;

(3) the history of previous violations;

(4) the amount necessary to deter a future violation;

(5) efforts to correct the violation; and

(6) any other matter that justice may require.

(b-1) The amount of an administrative penalty for engaging in conduct described by Subsection (a)(2) or for a violation of Section 1956.036(f) may not exceed $1,000 for each violation. The aggregate penalty under this subsection for multiple violations may not exceed $10,000.

(b-2) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 3.010(2), eff. September 1, 2019.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 3.010(2), eff. September 1, 2019.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 3.010(2), eff. September 1, 2019.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 3.010(2), eff. September 1, 2019.

(f) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 3.010(2), eff. September 1, 2019.
Tex. Water Code § 58.508 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.508
§ 58.508. UNLIMITED AUTHORITY TO COLLECT SERVICE CHARGES AND TAXES.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subchapter do not alter or impair the right of a district:

(1) to make, establish, and collect maintenance and operation charges for service rendered;

(2) to levy and collect taxes to secure funds to maintain, repair, and operate all works and facilities; and

(3) to give and maintain proper service for the purposes of its organization.
Tex. Water Code § 6.1565 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 6 / Section 6.1565
§ 6.1565. APPLICATION REQUIREMENT FOR COLONIAS PROJECTS.
Status: repealed

(a) In this section, "colonia" means a geographic area that:

(1) is an economically distressed area as defined by Section 17.921;

(2) is located in a county any part of which is within 62 miles of an international border; and

(3) consists of 11 or more dwellings that are located in close proximity to each other in an area that may be described as a community or neighborhood.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 241), Sec. 3.01(6), eff. September 1, 2019.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 241), Sec. 3.01(6), eff. September 1, 2019.

(d) Regarding any projects funded by the board that serve colonias by providing water or wastewater services or other assistance, the board shall require an applicant for the funds to submit to the board a colonia classification number, if one exists, for each colonia that may be served by the project proposed in the application. If a colonia does not have a classification number, the board may contact the secretary of state or the secretary of state's representative to obtain the classification number. On request of the board, the secretary of state or the secretary of state's representative shall assign a classification number to the colonia.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1953.0512 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1953 / Section 1953.0512
§ 1953.0512. ADVISORY BOARD.
Status: in_force

The department may establish an advisory board to provide advice and recommendations to the department on technical matters relevant to the administration of this chapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 192.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 192 / Section 192.003
§ 192.003. BIRTH CERTIFICATE FILED OR BIRTH REPORTED.
Status: in_force

(a) The physician, midwife, or person acting as a midwife in attendance at a birth shall file the birth certificate with the local registrar of the registration district in which the birth occurs.

(b) If a birth occurs in a hospital or birthing center, the hospital administrator, the birthing center administrator, or a designee of the appropriate administrator may file the birth certificate in lieu of a person listed by Subsection (a).

(c) If there is no physician, midwife, or person acting as a midwife in attendance at a birth and if the birth does not occur in a hospital or birthing center, the following in the order listed shall report the birth to the local registrar:

(1) the father or mother of the child; or

(2) the owner or householder of the premises where the birth occurs.

(d) Except as provided by Subsection (e), a person required to file a birth certificate or report a birth shall file the certificate or make the report not later than the fifth day after the date of the birth.

(e) Based on a parent's religious beliefs, a parent may request that a person required to file a birth certificate or report a birth delay filing the certificate or making the report until the parent contacts the person with the child's name. If a parent does not name the child before the fifth day after the date of the birth due to the parent's religious beliefs, the parent must contact the person required to file the birth certificate or report the birth with the name of the child as soon as the child is named. A person required to file the birth certificate or report the birth who delays filing the certificate or making the report in accordance with the parent's request shall file the certificate or make the report not later than the 15th day after the date of the child's birth.
Tex. Local Government Code § 146.006 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 146 / Section 146.006
§ 146.006. ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE OPERATING UNDER THIS CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a municipality that receives a petition for recognition under Section 146.004 may order an election to determine whether a public employer may meet and confer under this chapter.

(b) An election ordered under this section must be held as part of the next regularly scheduled general election for municipal officials that is held after the date the governing body of the municipality orders the election and that allows sufficient time to prepare the ballot in compliance with other requirements of law.

(c) The ballot for an election ordered under this section shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "Authorizing __________ (name of the municipality) to operate under the state law allowing a municipality to meet and confer and make agreements with the association representing municipal employees as provided by state law, preserving the prohibition against strikes and organized work stoppages, and providing penalties for strikes and organized work stoppages."

(d) An election called under this section must be held and the returns prepared and canvassed in conformity with the Election Code.

(e) If an election authorized under this section is held, the municipality may operate under the other provisions of this chapter only if a majority of the votes cast at the election favor the proposition.

(f) If an election authorized under this section is held, an association may not submit a petition for recognition to the governing body of the municipality under Section 146.004 before the second anniversary of the date of the election.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 62.404 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 62 / Section 62.404
§ 62.404. MOTION FOR EARLY TERMINATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person required to register under this chapter who has requested and received an individual risk assessment under Article 62.403 may file with the trial court that sentenced the person for the reportable conviction or adjudication a motion for early termination of the person's obligation to register under this chapter.

(b) A motion filed under this article must be accompanied by:

(1) a written explanation of how the reportable conviction or adjudication giving rise to the movant's registration under this chapter qualifies as a reportable conviction or adjudication that appears on the list published under Article 62.402(b); and

(2) a certified copy of a written report detailing the outcome of an individual risk assessment evaluation conducted under Article 62.403(b)(1).
Tex. Transportation Code § 171.053 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 171 / Section 171.053
§ 171.053. INTERMUNICIPAL COMMUTER RAIL DISTRICT POWERS AND ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The governing bodies of the county or counties and of the most populous municipality in the most populous county may provide that the district:

(1) may exercise the powers of an intermunicipal commuter rail district created under Chapter 173 or former Article 6550c-1, Revised Statutes, including the powers related to a commuter rail facility and other types of passenger rail services, including intercity rail services, by specifying in the concurrent order or ordinance creating the district that those powers may be exercised by the district; and

(2) may provide advanced transportation, as defined by Section 451.701, by specifying in the concurrent order or ordinance creating the district that the district may provide those services.
Tex. Government Code § 434.102 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 434 / Section 434.102
§ 434.102. VETERANS WEBSITE.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Information Resources shall establish and maintain on the state electronic Internet portal a veterans website. The website must allow veterans to access information on state and federal veterans benefits programs.

(b) A state agency that participates in the veterans website is encouraged to allow a veteran to electronically file for state veterans benefits, including the electronic signing of the filing by the veteran and an electronic acknowledgment of the filing.

(c) The veterans website may allow a veteran to electronically file for selected federal veterans benefits, as specified by the commission.
Tex. Government Code § 2003.055 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2003 / Section 2003.055
§ 2003.055. EFFECTIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY.
Status: in_force

The chief administrative law judge shall develop and implement a policy requiring the chief administrative law judge and office employees to research and propose appropriate technological solutions to improve the office's ability to perform its functions. The technological solutions must:

(1) ensure that the public is able to easily find information about the office on the Internet;

(2) ensure that persons who want to use the office's services are able to:

(A) interact with the office through the Internet; and

(B) access any service that can be provided effectively through the Internet; and

(3) be cost-effective and developed through the office's planning processes.
Tex. Election Code § 501.0211 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 501 / Section 501.0211
§ 501.0211. ELECTION CALLED BY GOVERNING BODY OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to:

(1) a county:

(A) with a population of more than 70,000 and less than 100,000;

(B) that contains a portion of the Colorado River; and

(C) that is adjacent to a county with a population of one million or more; and

(2) a municipality:

(A) with a population of 240,000 or more;

(B) that is located in two or more counties; and

(C) that borders a man-made lake that has a surface area of at least 20,000 acres.

(b) The commissioners court of a county may, on the commissioners court's own motion, order a local option election to be held in the county or a justice precinct in the county to determine whether the sale of alcoholic beverages of one or more of the various types and alcoholic contents shall be legalized in the county or the justice precinct.

(c) The governing body of a municipality located in a county described by Subsection (a)(1) may, by resolution, order a local option election to be held in the municipality to determine whether the sale of alcoholic beverages of one or more of the various types and alcoholic contents shall be legalized in the municipality.

(d) The governing body of a municipality described by Subsection (a)(2) may, by resolution, order a local option election to be held in the municipality to determine whether the sale of mixed beverages, as described by Section 501.035(b)(8), shall be legalized in the municipality.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7982A.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7982A / Section 7982A.0102
§ 7982A.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Finance Code § 62.208 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 62 / Section 62.208
§ 62.208. CONTINUATION OF CORPORATE EXISTENCE.
Status: in_force

After an association is converted to a federal association:

(1) the corporate existence of the association continues; and

(2) the federal association is considered to be a continuation of the association that was converted.
Tex. Family Code § 156.003 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 156 / Section 156.003
§ 156.003. NOTICE.
Status: in_force

A party whose rights and duties may be affected by a suit for modification is entitled to receive notice by service of citation.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 44.012 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 44 / Section 44.012
§ 44.012. MONEY FOR LOANS.
Status: in_force

The board may accept gifts and grants of money from the federal government, local governments, or private corporations or other persons for use in making loans under the rural microenterprise support program. The legislature may appropriate money for loans under the program.
Tex. Utilities Code § 52.0583 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 52 / Section 52.0583
§ 52.0583. NEW SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) An incumbent local exchange company may introduce a new service 10 days after providing an informational notice to the commission, to the office, and to any person who holds a certificate of operating authority in the incumbent local exchange company's certificated area or areas or who has an effective interconnection agreement with the incumbent local exchange company.

(b) An incumbent local exchange company shall price each new service at or above the service's long run incremental cost. The commission shall allow a company serving fewer than one million access lines in this state to establish a service's long run incremental cost by adopting, at that company's option, the cost studies of a larger company for that service that have been accepted by the commission.

(c) An affected person, the office on behalf of residential or small commercial customers, or the commission may file a complaint at the commission challenging whether the pricing by an incumbent local exchange company of a new service is in compliance with Subsection (b).

(d) If a complaint is filed under Subsection (c), the incumbent local exchange company has the burden of proving that the company set the price for the new service in accordance with the applicable provisions of this subchapter. If the complaint is finally resolved in favor of the complainant, the company:

(1) shall, not later than the 10th day after the date the complaint is finally resolved, amend the price of the service as necessary to comply with the final resolution; or

(2) may, at the company's option, discontinue the service.

(e) A company electing incentive regulation under Chapter 58 or 59 may introduce new services only in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 58 or 59.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9091.0309 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9091 / Section 9091.0309
§ 9091.0309. TAXES FOR SERVICES, IMPROVEMENTS, AND FACILITIES IN DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

On voter approval and adoption of the order described by Section 9091.0308, the district may apply separately, differently, equitably, and specifically its taxing power and lien authority to the defined area or designated property to provide money to construct, administer, maintain, and operate services, improvements, and facilities that primarily benefit the defined area or designated property.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8244.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8244 / Section 8244.151
§ 8244.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by revenue or contract payments from any source other than ad valorem taxation.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
Tex. Transportation Code § 62.066 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 62 / Section 62.066
§ 62.066. LIABILITY OF CERTAIN VESSELS TO OTHER PILOTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A vessel that goes out of a channel under the jurisdiction of a pilot board of a navigation district without the aid of a pilot is liable for the payment of half pilotage to:

(1) the pilot who brought the vessel into the channel; or

(2) the pilot who first offered the vessel services outside the bar, if the vessel did not employ a pilot to come in.

(b) The consignee of a vessel is responsible for pilot services offered under Subsection (a).
Tex. Family Code § 107.103 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 107 / Section 107.103
§ 107.103. ORDER FOR CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The court, after notice and hearing or on agreement of the parties, may order the preparation of a child custody evaluation regarding:

(1) the circumstances and condition of:

(A) a child who is the subject of a suit;

(B) a party to a suit; and

(C) if appropriate, the residence of any person requesting conservatorship of, possession of, or access to a child who is the subject of the suit; and

(2) any issue or question relating to the suit at the request of the court before or during the evaluation process.

(b) The court may not appoint a child custody evaluator in a suit involving a nonparent seeking conservatorship of a child unless, after notice and hearing or on agreement of the parties, the court makes a specific finding that good cause has been shown for the appointment of a child custody evaluator.

(c) Except for an order appointing a child custody evaluator who is qualified under Section 107.104(b)(3), an order for a child custody evaluation must include:

(1) the name of each person who will conduct the evaluation;

(2) the purpose of the evaluation;

(3) a list of the basic elements of an evaluation required by Section 107.109(c);

(4) a list of any additional elements of an evaluation required by the court to be completed, including any additional elements specified in Section 107.109(d); and

(5) the specific issues or questions to be addressed in the evaluation.

(d) Except as provided by Section 107.106, each individual who conducts a child custody evaluation must be qualified under Section 107.104.

(e) In appointing a child custody evaluator in a suit in which a party subject to the child custody evaluation does not speak English as a primary language, the court shall ensure that the child custody evaluator:

(1) is able to effectively communicate in the primary language of the party; or

(2) will be assisted by a licensed or certified interpreter.

(f) A licensed or certified interpreter assisting a child custody evaluator under Subsection (e)(2) may accompany the evaluator in person or assist through use of audio or video conferencing technology.

(g) The court may require the parties to pay any costs associated with obtaining assistance for a child custody evaluator from a licensed or certified interpreter.