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Tex. Family Code § 157.162 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 157 / Section 157.162
§ 157.162. PROOF.
Status: repealed

(a) The movant is not required to prove that the underlying order is enforceable by contempt to obtain other appropriate enforcement remedies.

(b) A finding that the respondent is not in contempt does not preclude the court from awarding the petitioner court costs and reasonable and necessary attorney's fees, court costs, and expenses or ordering any other enforcement remedy, including rendering a money judgment, posting a bond or other security, or withholding income. The court may order the fees, costs, expenses, and any postjudgment interest to be paid directly to the attorney, who may enforce the order in the attorney's own name by any means available for the enforcement of a judgment for debt.

(c) The movant may attach to the motion a copy of a payment record. The movant may subsequently update that payment record at the hearing. If a payment record was attached to the motion as authorized by this subsection, the payment record, as updated if applicable, is admissible to prove:

(1) the dates and in what amounts payments were made;

(2) the amount of any accrued interest;

(3) the cumulative arrearage over time; and

(4) the cumulative arrearage as of the final date of the record.

(c-1) A respondent may offer evidence controverting the contents of a payment record under Subsection (c).

(d) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 649, Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 649, Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.
Tex. Family Code § 264.001 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 264 / Section 264.001
§ 264.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: repealed

In this chapter:

(1) "Age-appropriate normalcy activity" means an activity or experience:

(A) that is generally accepted as suitable for a child's age or level of maturity or that is determined to be developmentally appropriate for a child based on the development of cognitive, emotional, physical, and behavioral capacities that are typical for the age or age group; and

(B) in which a child who is not in the conservatorship of the state is generally allowed to participate, including extracurricular activities, in-school and out-of-school social activities, cultural and enrichment activities, and employment opportunities.

(1-a) "Department" means the Department of Family and Protective Services.

(2) Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 316 (H.B. 5), Sec. 36(1), eff. September 1, 2017.

(3) Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 316 (H.B. 5), Sec. 36(1), eff. September 1, 2017.

(3-a) "Least restrictive setting" means a placement for a child that, in comparison to all other available placements, is the most family-like setting.

(4) "Residential child-care facility" has the meaning assigned by Section 42.002, Human Resources Code.

(5) "Standard of care of a reasonable and prudent parent" means the standard of care that a parent of reasonable judgment, skill, and caution would exercise in addressing the health, safety, and welfare of a child while encouraging the emotional and developmental growth of the child, taking into consideration:

(A) the overall health and safety of the child;

(B) the child's age, maturity, and development level;

(C) the best interest of the child based on the caregiver's knowledge of the child;

(D) the appropriateness of a proposed activity and any potential risk factors;

(E) the behavioral history of the child and the child's ability to safely participate in a proposed activity;

(F) the importance of encouraging the child's social, emotional, and developmental growth; and

(G) the importance of providing the child with the most family-like living experience possible.
Tex. Labor Code § 101.252 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 101 / Section 101.252
§ 101.252. LIABILITY OF LABOR ORGANIZATION.
Status: in_force

A labor organization whose members picket or strike against a person is liable for damages for a loss resulting to the person because of the picketing or strike if a court of competent jurisdiction holds that the picketing or strike is a breach of contract.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7984A.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7984A / Section 7984A.0302
§ 7984A.0302. 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. Government Code § 523.0058 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 523 / Section 523.0058
§ 523.0058. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement that implements a program of equal employment opportunity to ensure that all personnel transactions are made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin.

(b) The policy statement must include:

(1) personnel policies, including policies relating to recruitment, evaluation, selection, training, and promotion of personnel, that show the commission's intent to avoid the unlawful employment practices described by Chapter 21, Labor Code; and

(2) an analysis of the extent to which the composition of the commission's personnel is in accordance with state and federal law and a description of reasonable methods to achieve compliance with state and federal law.

(c) The policy statement must be:

(1) updated annually;

(2) reviewed by the Texas Workforce Commission civil rights division for compliance with Subsection (b)(1); and

(3) filed with the governor's office.
Tex. Education Code § 21.001 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 21 / Section 21.001
§ 21.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Commissioner" includes a person designated by the commissioner.

(2) "Digital learning" means any type of learning that is facilitated by technology or instructional practice that makes effective use of technology.

(3) "Digital literacy" means having the knowledge and ability to use a range of technology tools for varied purposes. The term includes the capacity to use, understand, and evaluate technology for use in education settings.

(3-a) "Student with a disability" means a student who is:

(A) eligible to participate in a school district's special education program under Section 29.003;

(B) covered by Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Section 794); or

(C) covered by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Section 1400 et seq.).

(3-b) "Teacher of record" means a person employed by a school district who teaches the majority of the instructional day in an academic instructional setting and is responsible for evaluating student achievement and assigning grades.

(4) "Virtual instruction" means instructional activities delivered to students primarily over the Internet.

(5) "Virtual learning" means digital learning facilitated by virtual instruction.
Tex. Government Code § 2167.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2167 / Section 2167.003
§ 2167.003. FIRST CONSIDERATION TO HISTORIC STRUCTURE.
Status: repealed

(a) In leasing space for the use of a state agency, the commission or the private brokerage or real estate firm assisting the commission shall give first consideration to a building that is designated as a historic structure under Section 442.001 or to a building that has been designated a landmark by a local governing authority, if:

(1) the building meets requirements and specifications; and

(2) the cost is not substantially higher than the cost for other available buildings that meet requirements and specifications.

(b) When it considers leasing space for a state agency, the commission or the private brokerage or real estate firm assisting the commission shall notify each individual and organization that is:

(1) on a list furnished to the commission by the Texas Historical Commission under Section 442.005; and

(2) in the county in which the commission is considering leasing space.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 309, Sec. 4.07(1).
Tex. Occupations Code § 204.309 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 204 / Section 204.309
§ 204.309. PROTECTION OF PATIENT IDENTITY.
Status: in_force

In a disciplinary investigation or proceeding conducted under this chapter, the physician assistant board shall protect the identity of each patient whose medical records are examined and used in a public proceeding unless the patient:

(1) testifies in the public proceeding; or

(2) submits a written release in regard to the patient's records or identity.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 79.002 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 79 / Section 79.002
§ 79.002. FILING OF BYLAWS.
Status: in_force

Under Article IV(h) of the compact, copies of the bylaws adopted by the governing board and amendments to the bylaws must be filed with the commissioner.
Tex. Education Code § 21.002 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 21 / Section 21.002
§ 21.002. TEACHER EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A school district shall employ each classroom teacher, principal, librarian, nurse, or school counselor under:

(1) a probationary contract, as provided by Subchapter C;

(2) a continuing contract, as provided by Subchapter D; or

(3) a term contract, as provided by Subchapter E.

(b) A district is not required to employ a person other than an employee listed in Subsection (a) under a probationary, continuing, or term contract.

(c) Each board of trustees shall establish a policy designating specific positions of employment, or categories of positions based on considerations such as length of service, to which continuing contracts or term contracts apply.
Tex. Finance Code § 124.103 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 124 / Section 124.103
§ 124.103. CHARACTER OF EXPENSE OR FEE.
Status: in_force

An expense or fee authorized by Section 124.101 is not interest.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 773.071 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 773 / Section 773.071
§ 773.071. FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent feasible, the executive commissioner by rule shall set the fees under this subchapter in amounts necessary for the department to recover the cost of administering this subchapter.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to fees for which Section 773.059 prescribes the method for determining the amount of the fees.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 21.4091 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 21 / Section 21.4091
§ 21.4091. RESIGNATION OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by the certificate of formation or bylaws, a director of a corporation may resign at any time by providing written notice to the corporation.

(b) The director's resignation takes effect on the date the notice is received by the corporation, unless the notice prescribes a later effective date or states that the resignation takes effect on the occurrence of a future event, such as the director's failure to receive a specified vote for reelection as a director.

(c) If the director's resignation is to take effect on a later date or on the occurrence of a future event, the resignation takes effect on the later date or when the event occurs.

(d) The director's resignation is irrevocable when it takes effect. The director's resignation is revocable before it takes effect unless the notice of resignation expressly states it is irrevocable.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1110.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1110 / Section 1110.251
§ 1110.251. 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 board shall impose the tax for the benefit of the district to:

(1) pay the interest on and create a sinking fund for bonds and other obligations issued or assumed by the district for hospital purposes as provided by this chapter;

(2) pay indebtedness incurred or assumed by the district;

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

(4) make improvements and additions to the hospital system.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 281 / Section 281.001
§ 281.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the board of hospital managers of a district.

(2) "District" means a hospital district created under this chapter.

(3) "Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 9.706 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 9 / Section 9.706
§ 9.706. WHEN INITIAL FINANCING STATEMENT SUFFICES TO CONTINUE EFFECTIVENESS OF FINANCING STATEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The filing of an initial financing statement in the office specified in Section 9.501, as revised, continues the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before the revision takes effect if:

(1) the filing of an initial financing statement in that office would be effective to perfect a security interest under this chapter, as revised;

(2) the pre-effective-date financing statement was filed in an office in another state or another office in this state; and

(3) the initial financing statement satisfies Subsection (c).

(b) The filing of an initial financing statement under Subsection (a) continues the effectiveness of the pre-effective-date financing statement:

(1) if the initial financing statement is filed before the revision takes effect, for the period provided in Section 9.403, as it existed immediately before the effective date of the revision, with respect to a financing statement; and

(2) if the initial financing statement is filed after the revision takes effect, for the period provided in Section 9.515, as revised, with respect to an initial financing statement.

(c) To be effective for purposes of Subsection (a), an initial financing statement must:

(1) satisfy the requirements of Subchapter E, as revised, for an initial financing statement;

(2) identify the pre-effective-date financing statement by indicating the office in which the financing statement was filed and providing the dates of filing and file numbers, if any, of the financing statement and of the most recent continuation statement filed with respect to the financing statement; and

(3) indicate that the pre-effective-date financing statement remains effective.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7980A.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7980A / Section 7980A.0201
§ 7980A.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.

(b) Except as provided by Section 7980A.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Local Government Code § 71.011 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 71 / Section 71.011
§ 71.011. APPLICATION AND ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A part of a county may not be detached from one county and attached to another county unless the proposition for the change is approved by a majority of the voters in both counties as required by Article IX, Section 1, of the Texas Constitution.

(b) On the written application of at least 50 qualified voters of a county, the county judge of the county shall order an election to consider detaching from the county a part of its territory or to consider attaching to the county a part of another county.

(c) The application must designate the part by a metes and bounds description and must show:

(1) the number of acres contained within the part;

(2) the number of acres remaining in the county from which the part is detached; and

(3) the distance on a direct line from the county seat of the county from which the part is detached to the nearest point on the boundary of the detached territory.

(d) The notice of the election must contain substantially the information included in the application and the election order.
Tex. Education Code § 61.822 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.822
§ 61.822. TRANSFER OF CREDITS; CORE CURRICULUM.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall encourage the transferability of lower division course credit among institutions of higher education.

(a-1) The board, with the assistance of advisory committees composed of representatives of institutions of higher education, shall develop a recommended core curriculum of at least 42 semester credit hours, including a statement of the content, component areas, and objectives of the core curriculum. At least a majority of the members of any advisory committee named under this section shall be faculty members of an institution of higher education. An institution shall consult with the faculty of the institution before nominating or recommending a person to the board as the institution's representative on an advisory committee.

(b) Each institution of higher education shall adopt a core curriculum of no less than 42 semester credit hours, including specific courses comprising the curriculum. The core curriculum shall be consistent with the common course numbering system approved by the board and with the statement, recommendations, and rules issued by the board. An institution may have a core curriculum of other than 42 semester credit hours only if approved by the board. The board by rule may approve a core curriculum of fewer than 42 semester credit hours for an associate degree program if the board determines that the approval would facilitate the award of a degree or transfer of credit consistent with this subchapter.

(c) If a student successfully completes the core curriculum at an institution of higher education, that block of courses may be transferred to any other institution of higher education and must be substituted for the receiving institution's core curriculum. A student shall receive academic credit for each of the courses transferred and may not be required to take additional core curriculum courses at the receiving institution unless the board has approved a larger core curriculum at the institution.

(d) A student who transfers from one institution of higher education to another without completing the core curriculum of the sending institution shall receive academic credit from the receiving institution for each of the courses that the student has successfully completed in the core curriculum of the sending institution. Following receipt of credit for these courses, the student may be required to satisfy further course requirements in the core curriculum of the receiving institution.

(e) The governing board of a general academic teaching institution that offers a joint baccalaureate degree program under a contract with a foreign college or university may, in consultation with the foreign college or university, identify and approve courses offered by the foreign college or university that are equivalent to, and may substitute for, courses in the core curriculum of a student enrolled in the joint degree program who is considered to be primarily a student of the general academic teaching institution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6603.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6603 / Section 6603.002
§ 6603.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is:

(1) a conservation and reclamation district created and incorporated in Waller County under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, for the sole purpose of the reclamation and drainage of the district's overflowed lands and other lands needing drainage;

(2) a fresh water supply district; and

(3) a municipal corporation.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 125.0025 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 125 / Section 125.0025
§ 125.0025. SUIT TO DECLARE CERTAIN COMMON NUISANCES.
Status: in_force

(a) A suit to declare that a person operating a web address or computer network is maintaining a common nuisance may be brought by an individual, by the attorney general, or by a district, county, or city attorney.

(b) Except as provided by Section 125.005, on a finding that a web address or computer network is a common nuisance, the sole remedy available is a judicial finding issued to the attorney general.

(c) The attorney general may:

(1) notify Internet service providers, search engine operators, browsing or hosting companies, or device manufacturers on which applications are hosted of the judicial finding issued to the attorney general under Subsection (b) to determine if the persons notified are able to offer technical assistance to the attorney general in a manner consistent with 47 U.S.C. Section 230; or

(2) post the judicial finding issued to the attorney general under Subsection (b) on the attorney general's Internet website.
Tex. Government Code § 81.053 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 81 / Section 81.053
§ 81.053. STATUS OF CERTAIN MEMBERSHIP CLASSES.
Status: in_force

(a) An inactive member may not practice law in this state, except as provided by rule promulgated by the supreme court for volunteer practice, and may not hold an office in the state bar or vote in any election conducted by the state bar.

(b) An emeritus member has all the privileges of membership in the state bar.

(c) An associate member may not practice law, except as provided by rule promulgated by the supreme court, and may not hold office in the state bar or vote in any election conducted by the state bar.
Tex. Finance Code § 35.0035 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 35 / Section 35.0035
§ 35.0035. REMOVAL OR PROHIBITION ORDERS IN RESPONSE TO CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this section, a person is considered to have been finally convicted of an offense if the person's case is not subject to further appellate review and:

(1) a sentence was imposed on the person;

(2) the person received probation or community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision; or

(3) the court deferred final disposition of the person's case.

(b) The banking commissioner has grounds to remove or prohibit a present or former officer, director, or employee of a state bank from office or employment in, or prohibit a controlling shareholder or other person participating in the affairs of a state bank from further participation in the affairs of, a state bank or any other entity chartered, registered, permitted, or licensed by the banking commissioner if the person has been finally convicted of a felony offense involving:

(1) a bank or other financial institution;

(2) dishonesty; or

(3) breach of trust.

(c) If the banking commissioner has grounds for action under Subsection (b), the banking commissioner may serve a removal or prohibition order, as appropriate, on the person who has been finally convicted of a felony offense. The banking commissioner shall also serve a copy of the order on any state bank that the person is affiliated with at the time of service of the order.

(d) An order issued under this section becomes effective immediately on service and continues in effect unless the order is:

(1) stayed or terminated by the banking commissioner;

(2) set aside by the banking commissioner after a hearing; or

(3) stayed or vacated on appeal.

(e) Not later than the 30th day after the date an order is served under this section, the person against whom the order is issued may request in writing a hearing before the banking commissioner to show that the person's continued service to a state bank or participation in the affairs of a state bank does not, or is unlikely to, threaten the interests of the depositors, creditors, or shareholders of the state bank or the public confidence in the state bank.

(f) Not later than the 30th day after the date the request for a hearing is received under this section, the banking commissioner shall hold the hearing, unless the party requesting the hearing requests a later date. At the hearing, the party requesting the hearing has the burden of proof.

(g) After the hearing, the banking commissioner may affirm, modify, or set aside, in whole or in part, the order. An order affirming or modifying the order is immediately final for purposes of enforcement and appeal. The order may be appealed as provided by Sections 31.202 and 31.204.