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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 395.011 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 395 / Section 395.011
§ 395.011. FUNDING.
Status: in_force

The legislature may appropriate money to the commission from the Texas emissions reduction plan account established under Section 386.251 to administer the program.
Tex. Transportation Code § 548.2521 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 548 / Section 548.2521
§ 548.2521. EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AS PREREQUISITE TO ISSUANCE OF PASSING VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) An inspection station or inspector may not issue a passing vehicle inspection report for a vehicle unless the owner or operator furnishes evidence of financial responsibility at the time of inspection. Evidence of financial responsibility may be shown in the manner specified under Section 601.053(a). A personal automobile insurance policy used as evidence of financial responsibility must be written for a term of 30 days or more as required by Section 1952.054, Insurance Code.

(b) An inspection station is not liable to a person, including a third party, for issuing a passing vehicle inspection report in reliance on evidence of financial responsibility furnished to the station. An inspection station that is the seller of a motor vehicle may rely on an oral insurance binder.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8014.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8014 / Section 8014.052
§ 8014.052. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Charles E. Wetegrove;

(2) Raymond F. Wetegrove;

(3) Joseph M. Wetegrove;

(4) Fred Ballard; and

(5) Craig Childs.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8014.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8014.003 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8014.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Local Government Code § 391.003 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 391 / Section 391.003
§ 391.003. CREATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Any combination of counties or municipalities or of counties and municipalities may agree, by ordinance, resolution, rule, order, or other means, to establish a commission.

(b) The agreement must designate a region for the commission that:

(1) consists of territory under the jurisdiction of the counties or municipalities, including extraterritorial jurisdiction; and

(2) is consistent with the geographic boundaries for state planning regions or subregions that are delineated by the governor and that are subject to review and change at the end of each state biennium.

(c) A commission is a political subdivision of the state.

(d) This chapter permits participating governmental units the greatest possible flexibility to organize a commission most suitable to their view of the region's problems.

(e) The counties and municipalities making the agreement may join in the exercise of, or in acting cooperatively in regard to, planning, powers, and duties as provided by law for any or all of the counties and municipalities.
Tex. Government Code § 554.0035 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 554 / Section 554.0035
§ 554.0035. WAIVER OF IMMUNITY.
Status: in_force

A public employee who alleges a violation of this chapter may sue the employing state or local governmental entity for the relief provided by this chapter. Sovereign immunity is waived and abolished to the extent of liability for the relief allowed under this chapter for a violation of this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7931.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7931 / Section 7931.102
§ 7931.102. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the district 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. Education Code § 39.363 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 39 / Section 39.363
§ 39.363. NOTICE ON AGENCY WEBSITE.
Status: in_force

Not later than October 1 of each year, the agency shall make the following information available to the public on the agency's Internet website:

(1) the letter performance rating assigned to each school district and campus under Section 39.054 and each distinction designation awarded to a school district or campus under Subchapter G;

(2) the performance rating assigned to a school district and each campus in the district by the district under Section 39.0545; and

(3) the financial accountability rating assigned to each school district and open-enrollment charter school under Section 39.082.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8328.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8328 / Section 8328.203
§ 8328.203. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Family Code § 162.002 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 162 / Section 162.002
§ 162.002. PREREQUISITES TO PETITION.
Status: in_force

(a) If a petitioner is married, both spouses must join in the petition for adoption.

(b) A petition in a suit for adoption or a suit for appointment of a nonparent managing conservator with authority to consent to adoption of a child must include:

(1) a verified allegation that there has been compliance with Subchapter B ; or

(2) if there has not been compliance with Subchapter B, a verified statement of the particular reasons for noncompliance.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 161.147 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 161 / Section 161.147
§ 161.147. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DEALER RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person fails to maintain or permit the inspection of a record required under Section 161.049 of this code.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
Tex. Water Code § 12.112 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 12 / Section 12.112
§ 12.112.
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.112. FEES: EXEMPTIONS. (a) The commission, the board, and the Parks and Wildlife Commission are exempted from payment of any filing, recording, or use fees required by this code.

(b) The board is exempt from payment of any other fees required by this code or any other statute relating to applications for water rights or amendments thereto or relating to water resources administration to the extent the board has not contracted for the sale of water under a water right on which such fees are based.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1042.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1042 / Section 1042.251
§ 1042.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.

(b) The tax may be used only to:

(1) pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds issued under this chapter;

(2) provide for the operation and maintenance of the district and hospital system;

(3) make improvements and additions to the hospital system; and

(4) acquire sites for additions to the hospital system.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 63.04 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 63 / Section 63.04
§ 63.04. APPLICATION OF CODE PROVISIONS AND RULES.
Status: in_force

A holder of a nonresident brewer's license is subject to all applicable provisions of this code and all applicable rules of the commission which apply to holders of brewer's licenses, including rules relating to the quality, purity, and identity of malt beverages and to protecting the public health. The commission may suspend or cancel a nonresident brewer's license and apply penalties in the same manner as it does with respect to a brewer's license.
Tex. Insurance Code § 887.153 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 887 / Section 887.153
§ 887.153. VOTING RIGHTS OF MEMBERS.
Status: in_force

An association shall permit each member of the association to vote at any periodic meeting or special meeting of the members.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 775.071 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 775 / Section 775.071
§ 775.071. LIMITATION ON INDEBTEDNESS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a district may not contract for an amount of indebtedness in any one year that is in excess of the funds then on hand and anticipated revenues for the year.

(b) This section does not apply to Sections 775.051, 775.072, 775.076, 775.077, 775.078, and 775.085.
Tex. Utilities Code § 186.051 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 186 / Section 186.051
§ 186.051. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Cable operator" means an entity that owns or operates a cable system, as that term is defined by 47 U.S.C. Section 522, as amended.

(2) "Common carrier" means a common carrier as described by Section 111.002, Natural Resources Code, or a person who submits to regulation by the state as a common carrier under Article 2.01, Texas Business Corporation Act.

(3) "Energy transporter" means a person who gathers or transports oil, gas, or oil and gas products by pipeline.

(4) "Railroad" means an entity that owns, operates, or controls a railroad or property or assets owned or previously owned by a railroad in this state, including agents, assignees, or parties that by contract own, control, or manage railroad rights-of-way, easements, or other real property rights belonging to a railroad. The term includes interurban and street railroads owned by a private entity but excludes a terminal railroad and a railroad or interurban and street railroad owned by a governmental entity, including a navigation district or port authority, or a wharf.

(5) "Railroad right-of-way" means the real property rights owned or controlled by a railroad, including fee and easement interests used or previously used as a railroad operating corridor.

(6) "Utility" means:

(A) a gas, water, electric, or telecommunications entity that is defined as a utility under the laws of this state;

(B) an electric cooperative; or

(C) a municipally owned utility.
Tex. Family Code § 231.112 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 231 / Section 231.112
§ 231.112. INFORMATION ON PATERNITY ESTABLISHMENT.
Status: in_force

On notification by the state registrar under Section 192.005(d), Health and Safety Code, that the items relating to the child's father are not completed on a birth certificate filed with the state registrar, the Title IV-D agency may provide to:

(1) the child's mother and, if possible, the man claiming to be the child's biological father written information necessary for the man to complete an acknowledgment of paternity as provided by Chapter 160; and

(2) the child's mother written information:

(A) explaining the benefits of having the child's paternity established; and

(B) regarding the availability of paternity establishment and child support enforcement services.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 103.005 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 103 / Section 103.005
§ 103.005. INITIATION OF CLAIM.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who deals with a license holder or a person required to be licensed under Chapter 101 in the purchasing, handling, selling, and accounting for sales of perishable commodities and who is aggrieved by an action of the license holder or person required to be licensed as a result of a violation of terms or conditions of a contract made by the license holder or person required to be licensed for the sale of Texas-grown produce may initiate a claim against the fund by filing with the department:

(1) a sworn complaint against the license holder or person required to be licensed; and

(2) a filing fee, as provided by department rule.

(b) A complaint and the fee under Subsection (a) must be filed on or before the second anniversary of the date that payment was due, or recovery from the fund is barred.
Tex. Occupations Code § 401.055 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 401 / Section 401.055
§ 401.055. UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE TEACHERS.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not restrict the use of an official title by a person teaching in a university or college training program, if the person:

(1) is not engaged in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology; and

(2) does not supervise a person engaged in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology.
Tex. Government Code § 24.534 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.534
§ 24.534.
Status: repealed

Sec. 24.534. 389TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HIDALGO COUNTY). (a) The 389th Judicial District is composed of Hidalgo County.

(b) A party in a criminal case before the court may electronically file any required court document. The court shall implement the statewide electronic court filing system to assist a party in electronic filing.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 541, Sec. 2(8), eff. September 1, 2009.
Tex. Tax Code § 142.0055 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 142 / Section 142.0055
§ 142.0055. RULES.
Status: in_force

The comptroller may adopt rules relating to the administration and collection of the sales and use tax as necessary to comply with the agreement, including rules establishing the requirements for a seller to be a Model 1 seller, Model 2 seller, or Model 3 seller.
Tex. Transportation Code § 521.183 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 521 / Section 521.183
§ 521.183. SURRENDER OF DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person is not entitled to receive a driver's license until the person surrenders to the department each personal identification certificate in the person's possession that was issued by this state.

(b) A person is not entitled to receive a personal identification certificate until the person surrenders to the department each driver's license in the person's possession that was issued by this state.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2308.061 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2308 / Section 2308.061
§ 2308.061. PERSONNEL.
Status: in_force

The department may employ personnel necessary to administer and enforce this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1079.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1079 / Section 1079.054
§ 1079.054. BOARD VACANCY.
Status: in_force

If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 71.204 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 71 / Section 71.204
§ 71.204. USE OF FUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) An institution of higher education shall use any money received under a cooperative agreement to carry out plant pest and disease detection and surveillance approved by the department to prevent the introduction or spread of plant pests and diseases.

(b) The non-state share of the cost of carrying out a cooperative agreement may be provided in-kind, including by covering certain indirect costs the department considers appropriate.

(c) The department may not consider an applicant's ability to pay or cover non-state costs when deciding whether to enter into a cooperative agreement with the applicant.
Tex. Transportation Code § 283.206 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 283 / Section 283.206
§ 283.206. BOND PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A bond authorized by this chapter shall contain the following clause: "The holder hereof shall never have the right to demand payment of this obligation out of any funds raised or to be raised by taxation."

(b) A bond instrument may contain provisions:

(1) that restrict individual rights of action of a bondholder;

(2) that detail the rights and remedies of a bondholder and a trustee;

(3) to protect and enforce as reasonable the rights and remedies of a bondholder, including covenants detailing the duties of the county in:

(A) acquiring property and constructing, maintaining, operating, repairing, and insuring the project; and

(B) maintaining custody of the bond proceeds and revenues and safeguarding and applying the funds; and

(4) to secure as reasonable a bondholder, including covenants detailing:

(A) an event that constitutes an event of default;

(B) terms and conditions that would or could result in an acceleration of the bond maturity date; and

(C) rights, liabilities, powers, and duties that arise because of a breach by the county.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8357.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8357 / Section 8357.105
§ 8357.105. 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. Local Government Code § 382.153 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 382 / Section 382.153
§ 382.153. AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE ASSESSMENTS AND AD VALOREM, SALES AND USE, AND HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAXES; ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A county or a district may accomplish its purposes and pay the cost of services and improvements by imposing:

(1) an assessment;

(2) an ad valorem tax;

(3) a sales and use tax; or

(4) a hotel occupancy tax.

(b) A district may impose an ad valorem tax, hotel occupancy tax, or sales and use tax to accomplish the economic development purposes prescribed by Section 52a, Article III, Texas Constitution, if the tax is approved by:

(1) the commissioners court of the county that created the district; and

(2) a majority of the voters of the district voting at an election held for that purpose.

(c) A county must adopt an order providing whether a district has the authority to impose a hotel occupancy tax, sales and use tax, or ad valorem tax, and must provide the rate at which the district may impose the tax. A tax rate approved by the commissioners court and pledged to secure bonds, notes, grant agreements, or development agreements may not be reduced until the obligations of those instruments have been satisfied.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8163.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8163 / Section 8163.003
§ 8163.003. CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The board shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 246.053 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 246 / Section 246.053
§ 246.053. STANDARD CONTRACT FORM.
Status: in_force

(a) A copy of the standard contract form used by a provider must be attached as an exhibit to each disclosure statement.

(b) The standard contract form must specify the refund provisions of Sections 246.056 and 246.057.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 131.083 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 131 / Section 131.083
§ 131.083. SALE OF IMITATION HONEY.
Status: in_force

A person may not label, sell, or keep, expose, or offer for sale a product that resembles honey and is identified on its label as "imitation honey."
Tex. Local Government Code § 303.101 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 303 / Section 303.101
§ 303.101. DISSOLUTION AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

After a corporation's bonds and other obligations are paid and discharged, or adequate provision is made for their payment and discharge, the sponsor's governing body by written resolution may authorize and direct the dissolution of the corporation.
Tex. Finance Code § 393.626 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 393 / Section 393.626
§ 393.626. DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES.
Status: in_force

A violation of Chapter 392 by a credit access business with respect to an extension of consumer credit described by Section 393.602(a) constitutes a violation of this subchapter.
Tex. Transportation Code § 601.333 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 601 / Section 601.333
§ 601.333.
Status: in_force

Sec. 601.333. RELIEF FROM SUSPENSION: MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE. (a) A person whose driver's license, vehicle registrations, or nonresident's operating privilege has been suspended or is subject to suspension under Section 601.332 may file with the department:

(1) evidence that there was a motor vehicle liability insurance policy covering the motor vehicle involved in the collision out of which the judgment arose in effect at the time of the collision;

(2) an affidavit stating that the person was insured at the time of the collision, that the insurance company is liable to pay the judgment, and the reason, if known, that the insurance company has not paid the judgment;

(3) the original policy of insurance or a certified copy of the policy, if available; and

(4) any other documents required by the department to show that the loss, injury, or damage for which the judgment was rendered was covered by the insurance.

(b) The department may not suspend the driver's license, vehicle registrations, or nonresident's operating privilege, and shall reinstate a license, registration, or privilege that has been suspended, if it is satisfied from the documents filed under Subsection (a) that:

(1) there was a motor vehicle liability insurance policy in effect for the vehicle at the time of the collision;

(2) the insurance company that issued the policy was authorized to issue the policy in this state at the time the policy was issued; and

(3) the insurance company is liable to pay the judgment to the extent and for the amounts required by this chapter.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 103.0041 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 103 / Section 103.0041
§ 103.0041. LICENSE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not operate a day activity and health services facility without a license issued under this chapter.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person violates Subsection (a) of this section. An offense under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3939.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3939 / Section 3939.0105
§ 3939.0105. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bonds for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds;

(3) right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1201.009 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.009
§ 1201.009. NONCONFORMING POLICY.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter governs the rights, duties, and obligations of the insurer, the insured, and the beneficiary of an accident and health insurance policy regardless of a provision in the policy that conflicts with this chapter.

(b) An accident and health insurance policy that violates this chapter is a valid policy, but the policy shall be construed in a manner to make the policy consistent with this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 490F.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 490F / Section 490F.003
§ 490F.003. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

The members serving under Section 490F.002(b)(1) shall serve as presiding officers of the commission and are entitled to vote on all matters before the commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1095.157 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1095 / Section 1095.157
§ 1095.157. INSPECTION OF ANNUAL AUDIT AND DISTRICT RECORDS.
Status: in_force

The annual audit and other district records shall be open to inspection at the district's principal office.