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Tex. Local Government Code § 284.157 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 284 / Section 284.157
§ 284.157. CERTAIN WORK EXEMPTED.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a municipality may not require a network provider to submit an application, obtain a permit, or pay a rate for:

(1) routine maintenance that does not require excavation or closing of sidewalks or vehicular lanes in a public right-of-way;

(2) replacing or upgrading a network node or pole with a node or pole that is substantially similar in size or smaller and that does not require excavation or closing of sidewalks or vehicular lanes in a public right-of-way; or

(3) the installation, placement, maintenance, operation, or replacement of micro network nodes that are strung on cables between existing poles or node support poles, in compliance with the National Electrical Safety Code.

(b) For purposes of Subsection (a)(2):

(1) a network node or pole is considered to be "substantially similar" if:

(A) the new or upgraded network node, including the antenna or other equipment element, will not be more than 10 percent larger than the existing node, provided that the increase may not result in the node exceeding the size limitations provided by Section 284.003; and

(B) the new or upgraded pole will not be more than 10 percent higher than the existing pole, provided that the increase may not result in the pole exceeding the applicable height limitations prescribed by Section 284.103;

(2) the replacement or upgrade does not include replacement of an existing node support pole; and

(3) the replacement or upgrade does not defeat existing concealment elements of a node support pole.

(c) The determination under Subsection (b)(1) of whether a replacement or upgrade is substantially similar is made by measuring from the dimensions of the network node or node support pole as approved by the municipality.

(d) Notwithstanding Subsection (a):

(1) a municipality may require advance notice of work described by that subsection;

(2) a network provider may replace or upgrade a pole only with the approval of the pole's owner; and

(3) the size limitations may not in any event exceed the parameters prescribed by Section 284.003 without the municipality's approval in accordance with Section 284.109, with the municipality acting on behalf of this state as the fiduciary trustee of public property.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 13.0155 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 13 / Section 13.0155
§ 13.0155. USE OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT BRAND.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may contract with any entity the department considers appropriate to use the Parks and Wildlife Department brand in exchange for licensing fees paid by the entity to the department.

(b) The department may use the licensing fees received under Subsection (a) for any use under this code.

(c) The commission may adopt rules to implement this section.
Tex. Property Code § 92.254 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 92 / Section 92.254
§ 92.254. SMOKE ALARM.
Status: in_force

(a) A smoke alarm must be:

(1) designed to detect both the visible and invisible products of combustion;

(2) designed with an alarm audible to a person in the bedrooms it serves; and

(3) tested and listed for use as a smoke alarm by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., Factory Mutual Research Corporation, or United States Testing Company, Inc.

(a-1) If requested by a tenant as an accommodation for a person with a hearing-impairment disability or as required by law as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a hearing-impairment disability, a smoke alarm must, in addition to complying with Subsection (a), be capable of alerting a hearing-impaired person in the bedrooms it serves.

(b) Except as provided by Section 92.255(b), a smoke alarm may be powered by battery, alternating current, or other power source as required by local ordinance. The power system and installation procedure of a security device that is electrically operated rather than battery operated must comply with applicable local ordinances.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3917.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3917 / Section 3917.104
§ 3917.104. AGREEMENTS; GRANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) As provided by Chapter 375, Local Government Code, the district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person.

(b) The implementation of a project is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.

(c) The board may enter into a contract with the board of directors of a tax increment reinvestment zone created under Chapter 311, Tax Code, that has territory within or bordering the district and the governing body of the municipality or county that created the zone to manage the zone or implement the project plan and reinvestment zone financing plan.
Tex. Government Code § 823.404 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 823 / Section 823.404
§ 823.404. WORK EXPERIENCE BY CAREER OR TECHNOLOGY TEACHER.
Status: in_force

(a) An eligible member may establish equivalent membership service credit for one or two years of work experience for which the member is entitled to salary step credit under Section 21.403(b), Education Code.

(b) A member is eligible to establish equivalent membership service credit under this section if the member has at least five years of membership service credit.

(c) A member may establish credit under this section by depositing with the retirement system, for each year of service, the actuarial present value, at the time of deposit, of the additional standard retirement annuity benefits that would be attributable to the conversion of the work experience into service credit based on rates and tables recommended by the actuary and adopted by the board of trustees.

(d) After a member makes the deposits required by this section, the retirement system shall grant the member one year of equivalent membership service credit for each year of service approved.
Tex. Utilities Code § 11.008 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 11 / Section 11.008
§ 11.008. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION.
Status: in_force

This title shall be construed liberally to promote the effectiveness and efficiency of regulation of public utilities to the extent that this construction preserves the validity of this title and its provisions.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 107.001 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 107 / Section 107.001
§ 107.001. GRANTS OF PERMISSION COVERED.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to resolutions granting permission to sue the state or any of the agencies of government that collectively constitute the government of this state, including agencies, departments, bureaus, boards, commissions, offices, councils, courts, and institutions of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1116.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1116 / Section 1116.053
§ 1116.053. BOND; RECORD OF BOND AND OATH OF OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) Each director shall qualify for office by executing a good and sufficient commercial bond for $1,000 that is:

(1) payable to the district; and

(2) conditioned on the faithful performance of the director's duties.

(b) The district shall pay for a director's bond.

(c) Each director's bond and constitutional oath of office shall be deposited with the district's depository for safekeeping.
Tex. Government Code § 154.115 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 154 / Section 154.115
§ 154.115. PROHIBITED CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A court reporter or shorthand reporting firm may not enter into or provide services under any contractual agreement, written or oral, exclusive or nonexclusive, that:

(1) undermines the impartiality of the court reporter;

(2) requires a court reporter to relinquish control of an original deposition transcript and copies of the transcript before it is certified and delivered to the custodial attorney;

(3) requires a court reporter to provide any service not made available to all parties to an action;

(4) gives or appears to give an exclusive advantage to any party; or

(5) restricts an attorney's choice in the selection of a court reporter or shorthand reporting firm.

(b) Subsections (a)(2) and (3) do not apply to a contract for court reporting services for a court, agency, or instrumentality of the United States or this state.
Tex. Utilities Code § 15.027 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 15 / Section 15.027
§ 15.027. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY COLLECTION; GENERAL PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) An administrative penalty collected under this subchapter shall be sent to the comptroller.

(b) A proceeding relating to an administrative penalty under this subchapter is subject to Chapter 2001, Government Code.

(c) The executive director may delegate any power or duty relating to an administrative penalty given the executive director by this subchapter to a person designated by the executive director.
Tex. Utilities Code § 17.101 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 17 / Section 17.101
§ 17.101. POLICY.
Status: in_force

It is the policy of this state that all customers be protected from the unauthorized switching of a telecommunications service provider, a retail electric provider, or an electric utility selected by the customer to provide service, where choice is permitted by law.
Tex. Government Code § 4004.251 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 4004 / Section 4004.251
§ 4004.251. EXPIRATION OF REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Sections 4004.252(a) and 4004.253, all registrations expire at the end of the calendar year.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4151.304 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4151 / Section 4151.304
§ 4151.304. HEARING.
Status: in_force

If the department proposes to deny an application for a certificate of authority, or to suspend or revoke a certificate of authority, the applicant or holder is entitled to notice and a hearing conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings as provided by Chapter 40.
Tex. Finance Code § 345.155 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 345 / Section 345.155
§ 345.155. TIME PRICE DIFFERENTIAL COMPUTATION AND AMOUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) A time price differential authorized under Subchapter C shall be computed using the average daily balance method.

(b) If the amount of a time price differential otherwise authorized under Subchapter C for a billing cycle in which a balance is due is less than 75 cents a month, the holder may charge an amount that does not exceed 75 cents a month.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3929.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3929 / Section 3929.103
§ 3929.103. WATER DISTRICT POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers provided by the general laws relating to conservation and reclamation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Tex. Labor Code § 407A.005 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 407A / Section 407A.005
§ 407A.005. CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

An association of employers may not act as a workers' compensation self-insurance group unless it has been issued a certificate of approval by the commissioner under this chapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 201.001 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 201 / Section 201.001
§ 201.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the Local Government Records Act.
Tex. Government Code § 25A.008 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25A / Section 25A.008
§ 25A.008. QUALIFICATIONS OF JUDGE.
Status: in_force

(a) A business court judge must:

(1) be at least 35 years of age;

(2) be a United States citizen;

(3) have been a resident of a county within the division of the business court to which the judge is appointed for at least five years before appointment; and

(4) be a licensed attorney in this state who has 10 or more years of experience in:

(A) practicing complex civil business litigation;

(B) practicing business transaction law;

(C) serving as a judge of a court in this state with civil jurisdiction; or

(D) any combination of experience described by Paragraphs (A)-(C).

(b) A business court judge may not have had the judge's license to practice law revoked, suspended, or subject to a probated suspension.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3926.113 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3926 / Section 3926.113
§ 3926.113. ENFORCEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY RESTRICTIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may enforce a real property restriction in the manner provided by Section 54.237, Water Code, if, in the reasonable judgment of the board, the enforcement of the restriction is necessary.
Tex. Transportation Code § 395.003 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 395 / Section 395.003
§ 395.003. REGULATION OF SIGNS.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a toll road authority may adopt rules to license, regulate, or prohibit the placement of a sign visible from the main-traveled way of a toll road in the authority and erected for the purpose of having the message seen from the main-traveled way if the authority determines the rules are necessary to restore, preserve, or enhance the scenic beauty of the property within view of the road.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9040.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9040 / Section 9040.203
§ 9040.203. BONDS FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may develop recreational facilities and issue bonds for the facilities under Chapter 49, Water Code, notwithstanding any overlap of the district's territory with the territory of one or more political subdivisions authorized to develop recreational facilities and issue bonds under Chapter 49, Water Code.

(b) The authority of the district to develop recreational facilities and issue bonds under this section does not limit the authority of any other political subdivision whose territory the territory of the district may overlap, wholly or partly, to develop recreational facilities and issue bonds under Chapter 49, Water Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 886.701 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 886 / Section 886.701
§ 886.701. REVOCATION.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by law, the department may revoke the right of a local mutual aid association to engage in the business of insurance in this state only on:

(1) the judgment of a court;

(2) the filing of articles of dissolution by the members of the association or by the officers on behalf of the members; or

(3) a filing showing that the association's membership has been merged and taken over by another association.
Tex. Family Code § 264.611 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 264 / Section 264.611
§ 264.611. CONSULTATIONS.
Status: in_force

In implementing this chapter, the commission shall consult with individuals or groups of individuals who have expertise in the dynamics of child abuse and neglect and experience in operating volunteer advocate programs.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 140A.105 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 140A / Section 140A.105
§ 140A.105. LIMITATIONS PERIOD.
Status: in_force

A proceeding may be commenced under this chapter only if the proceeding is filed on or before the seventh anniversary of the date on which the racketeering offense was actually discovered. This section supersedes any conflicting provision establishing a shorter period of limitations for the same conduct.
Tex. Water Code § 56.291 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 56 / Section 56.291
§ 56.291. AUTHORITY TO DISSOLVE A DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of Sections 50.251-50.256 of this code, a district created under this chapter may be dissolved as provided in this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7909.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7909 / Section 7909.0501
§ 7909.0501. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8805.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8805 / Section 8805.051
§ 8805.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board consists of:

(1) an equal number of directors from each county in the district, elected by a majority vote of the voters residing in any part of the county that is included in the district; and

(2) one director elected from the district at large.

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms.

(c) A director takes office at the first regular meeting of the board following the director's election to the board.
Tex. Tax Code § 162.357 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 162 / Section 162.357
§ 162.357. DEALER'S LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not sell compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas that is delivered into the fuel supply tank of a motor vehicle and on which tax is imposed under Section 162.351 unless the person holds a compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas dealer's license issued by the comptroller.

(b) A person may not deliver compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas into the fuel supply tank of a motor vehicle not in connection with a sale and on which tax is imposed under Section 162.352, or otherwise conduct the activities of a fleet user, unless the person holds a compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas dealer's license issued by the comptroller.

(c) A person may not conduct the activities of an aviation fuel dealer who delivers compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas unless the person holds a compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas dealer's license issued by the comptroller.

(d) A compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas dealer's license is permanent and is valid during the period the license holder has in force and effect the required bond or security and furnishes timely reports and supplements as required, or until the license is surrendered by the license holder or canceled by the comptroller. The comptroller shall cancel a license under this subsection if the license holder has not reported a delivery of compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas during the previous nine months.

(e) A compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas dealer's license is not transferable.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 66.255 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 66 / Section 66.255
§ 66.255. INFORMATION ON SUBSEQUENT ARRESTS.
Status: in_force

The Department of Public Safety and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice shall develop the capability to send by electronic means information about the subsequent arrest of a person under supervision to:

(1) the community supervision and corrections department serving the court of original jurisdiction; or

(2) the district parole office supervising the person.
Tex. Education Code § 130.187 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 130 / Section 130.187
§ 130.187. MCLENNAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.
Status: in_force

The service area of the McLennan Community College District includes the territory within:

(1) McLennan and Falls counties; and

(2) the Calvert and Bremond independent school districts.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1044.206 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1044 / Section 1044.206
§ 1044.206. REVENUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may issue revenue bonds to:

(1) acquire, purchase, construct, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for hospital purposes; or

(2) acquire sites to be used for hospital purposes.

(b) The bonds must be payable from and secured by a pledge of all or part of the revenues derived from the operation of the district's hospital system, including district facilities.

(c) The bonds may be additionally secured by a mortgage or deed of trust lien on all or part of the district property.

(d) The bonds must be issued in the manner and in accordance with the procedures and requirements prescribed by Sections 264.042, 264.043, 264.046, 264.047, 264.048, and 264.049, Health and Safety Code, for issuance of revenue bonds by county hospital authorities.
Tex. Finance Code § 351.0021 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 351 / Section 351.0021
§ 351.0021. AUTHORIZED CHARGES.
Status: in_force

(a) The contract between a property tax lender and a property owner may require the property owner to pay the following costs after closing:

(1) a reasonable fee for filing the release of a tax lien authorized under Section 32.06(b), Tax Code;

(2) a reasonable fee for a payoff statement authorized under Section 32.06(f-3), Tax Code;

(3) a reasonable fee for providing information regarding the current balance owed by the property owner authorized under Section 32.06(g), Tax Code;

(4) reasonable and necessary attorney's fees, recording fees, and court costs for actions that are legally required to respond to a suit filed under Chapter 33, Tax Code, or to perform a foreclosure, including fees required to be paid to an official and fees for an attorney ad litem;

(5) to the extent permitted by the United States Bankruptcy Code, attorney's fees and court costs for services performed after the property owner files a voluntary bankruptcy petition;

(6) a reasonable fee for title examination and preparation of an abstract of title by an attorney, a title company, or a property search company authorized to do business in this state;

(7) a processing fee for insufficient funds, as authorized under Section 3.506, Business & Commerce Code;

(8) a fee for collateral protection insurance, as authorized under Chapter 307;

(9) a prepayment penalty, unless the lien transferred is on residential property owned and used by the property owner for personal, family, or household purposes;

(10) recording expenses incurred in connection with a modification necessary to preserve a borrower's ability to avoid a foreclosure proceeding; and

(11) fees for copies of transaction documents requested by the property owner.

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a)(11), a property tax lender shall provide a property owner:

(1) one free copy of the transaction documents at closing; and

(2) an additional free copy of the transaction documents on the property owner's request following closing.

(c) A property tax lender or any successor in interest may not charge:

(1) any fee, other than interest, after closing in connection with the transfer of a tax lien unless the fee is expressly authorized under this section; or

(2) any interest that is not expressly authorized under Section 32.06, Tax Code.

(d) Except for charges authorized under Subsections (a)(1), (2), (3), (9), and (11), any amount charged by a property tax lender after closing must be for services performed by a person that is not an employee of the property tax lender.

(e) The finance commission may adopt rules implementing and interpreting this section.
Tex. Government Code § 487.110 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 487 / Section 487.110
§ 487.110. FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) The outstanding rural scholar fund is in the state treasury.

(b) The fund consists of legislative appropriations, gifts, grants, donations, the market value of in-kind contributions, and principal and interest payments on forgivable loans deposited to the credit of the fund by the department.

(c) The department shall administer the fund.

(d) The department shall allocate the fund, as available, for forgivable loans under this subchapter.

(e) The department shall deposit any principal and interest payments on forgivable loans to the credit of the fund.