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Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 107.001 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 107 / Section 107.001
§ 107.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Pay-to-park service" means a business that provides a place to park the motor vehicles of patrons of a public accommodation in a garage, lot, or other facility for a fee.

(2) "Public accommodation" means any:

(A) inn, hotel, or motel;

(B) restaurant, cafeteria, or other facility principally engaged in selling food for consumption on the premises;

(C) bar, nightclub, or other facility engaged in selling alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises;

(D) motion picture house, theater, concert hall, stadium, or other place of exhibition or entertainment; or

(E) other facility used by or open to members of the public.

(3) "Valet parking service" means a parking service through which the motor vehicles of patrons of a public accommodation are parked for a fee by a third party who is not an employee of the public accommodation.
Tex. Insurance Code § 651.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 651 / Section 651.004
§ 651.004. EMPLOYMENT OF EXAMINERS AND INVESTIGATORS; PAYMENT OF EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

The department may:

(1) employ persons as necessary to examine or investigate and make reports on alleged violations of this chapter and compliance with any other provision of this code by a license holder;

(2) pay the salaries and expenses of persons described by Subdivision (1) and of all office employees; and

(3) pay an expense necessary to enforce this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4005.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4005 / Section 4005.0401
§ 4005.0401. PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS WITH ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been filed with the board.

(b) A petition filed under Subsection (a) must be signed by the owners of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district subject to assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county.
Tex. Utilities Code § 186.057 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 186 / Section 186.057
§ 186.057. RIGHT TO MAINTAIN FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A utility, common carrier, cable operator, or energy transporter may not be required to remove an existing facility for 180 days after the date the utility, common carrier, cable operator, or energy transporter receives a written notice from the railroad that an existing facility must be removed from the railroad's right-of-way if:

(1) the facility was located along, under, over, or across the railroad right-of-way with the written consent of the railroad; and

(2) the utility, common carrier, cable operator, or energy transporter is not in default under an agreement with the railroad.

(b) If a utility, common carrier, cable operator, or energy transporter requests documentation under Section 186.055, the 180-day period provided by Subsection (a) is tolled until the utility, common carrier, cable operator, or energy transporter receives a written response to its request from the railroad.

(c) If a utility, common carrier, cable operator, or energy transporter does not condemn or enter into an agreement regarding the disputed area involving the railroad's right-of-way within the 180-day period provided by Subsection (a) or any extended period provided by Subsection (b), the license or agreement between the utility, common carrier, cable operator, or energy transporter and the railroad is terminated.

(d) The possessory right provided by this section is in addition to any possessory right provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1369.057 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1369 / Section 1369.057
§ 1369.057. RULES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may adopt rules to implement this subchapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 882.554 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 882 / Section 882.554
§ 882.554. HEARING ON PLAN.
Status: in_force

As soon as practicable after a proposed plan is filed with the commissioner, the commissioner shall hold a hearing to determine whether to approve the plan.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3905.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3905 / Section 3905.154
§ 3905.154. MUNICIPALITY NOT REQUIRED TO PAY DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, a municipality is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 28.11 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 28 / Section 28.11
§ 28.11. BREACH OF PEACE.
Status: in_force

The commission or administrator may suspend or cancel a mixed beverage permit after giving the permittee notice and the opportunity to show compliance with all requirements of law for the retention of the permit if it finds that a breach of the peace has occurred on the licensed premises or on premises under the control of the permittee and that the breach of the peace was not beyond the control of the permittee and resulted from his improper supervision of persons permitted to be on the licensed premises or on premises under his control.
Tex. Family Code § 6.107 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 6 / Section 6.107
§ 6.107. FRAUD, DURESS, OR FORCE.
Status: in_force

The court may grant an annulment of a marriage to a party to the marriage if:

(1) the other party used fraud, duress, or force to induce the petitioner to enter into the marriage; and

(2) the petitioner has not voluntarily cohabited with the other party since learning of the fraud or since being released from the duress or force.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8012A.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8012A / Section 8012A.0102
§ 8012A.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3926.256 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3926 / Section 3926.256
§ 3926.256. NO IMPACT FEES.
Status: in_force

The district may not impose an impact fee.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 5.054 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 5 / Section 5.054
§ 5.054. NAME OF CORPORATION, FOREIGN CORPORATION, PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, OR FOREIGN PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The name of a corporation or foreign corporation must contain:

(1) the word "company," "corporation," "incorporated," or "limited"; or

(2) an abbreviation of one of those words.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a nonprofit corporation or foreign nonprofit corporation.

(c) Instead of a word or abbreviation required by Subsection (a), the name of a professional corporation or foreign professional corporation may contain the phrase "professional corporation" or an abbreviation of the phrase.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 61.122 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 61 / Section 61.122
§ 61.122. COUNTY REGULATORY AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court of a county bordering on the Gulf of Mexico or its tidewater limits, by order, may regulate motor vehicle traffic on any beach within the boundaries of the county, including prohibiting motor vehicle traffic on any natural or man-made sand dune or other form of shoreline protection, and may prohibit the littering of the beach and may define the term "littering."

(b) The commissioners court of a county bordering the Gulf of Mexico or its tidewaters, by order, may regulate the possession of animals on the beach within its boundaries, including but not limited to prohibiting animals to run at large on said beach.

(c) The commissioners court of a county bordering the Gulf of Mexico or its tidewaters, by order, may regulate swimming in passes leading to and from the Gulf of Mexico, located within its boundaries, including but not limited to prohibiting swimming in said passes and posting signs notifying persons of such regulation or prohibition.

(d) The commissioners court of a county bordering on the Gulf of Mexico or its tidewater limits, by order, may prohibit the use and possession of all glass containers and products on a beach in the unincorporated area of the county. The commissioners court shall not prohibit any one or several glass products to the exclusion of any others.

(e) Regulation under Subsection (a) of this section that prohibits vehicles from an area of public beach is subject to Section 61.022 of this code.
Tex. Government Code § 51.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 51 / Section 51.006
§ 51.006. FEE FOR ATTORNEY'S LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

The clerk shall collect a fee of $25 for the issuance of an attorney's license or certificate affixed with a seal. The fee shall be held by the clerk and expended by the supreme court or under the direction of the court for the preparation and issuance, including mailing, of the license or certificate.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7951A.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7951A / Section 7951A.0302
§ 7951A.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. Special District Local Laws Code § 9016.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9016 / Section 9016.003
§ 9016.003. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Finance Code § 348.517 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 348 / Section 348.517
§ 348.517. LICENSE HOLDER'S RECORDS; DOCUMENT RETENTION REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A license holder shall maintain a record of each retail installment transaction made under this chapter as is necessary to enable the commissioner to determine whether the license holder is complying with this chapter.

(b) A license holder shall keep the record until the later of:

(1) the fourth anniversary of the date of the retail installment transaction; or

(2) the second anniversary of the date on which the final entry is made in the record.

(c) A record described by Subsection (a) must be prepared in accordance with accepted accounting practices.

(d) The commissioner shall accept a license holder's system of records if the system discloses the information reasonably required under Subsection (a).

(e) A license holder shall keep each obligation signed by a retail buyer at an office in this state designated by the license holder unless the obligation is transferred under an agreement that gives the commissioner access to the obligation.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 773.253 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 773 / Section 773.253
§ 773.253. RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules necessary to implement this subchapter, including rules for:

(1) determining eligibility under the program;

(2) establishing requirements for the educational curriculum; and

(3) establishing requirements for a general academic teaching institution, medical and dental unit, other agency of higher education, or public technical institute that develops and offers the educational curriculum.

(b) The rules must require that:

(1) an emergency medical services provider demonstrate financial need to be eligible for assistance under the program;

(2) a general academic teaching institution, medical and dental unit, other agency of higher education, or public technical institute applying to offer the educational curriculum demonstrate the qualifications necessary to develop and offer the educational curriculum; and

(3) the educational curriculum provide to rural emergency medical services personnel the remote instructional courses and training necessary for the personnel to achieve department certification under Subchapter C.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8504.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8504 / Section 8504.154
§ 8504.154. RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL FOR CERTAIN WATER CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a contract to sell or provide water:

(1) that is for any use other than irrigation in Chambers County outside the authority's boundaries; and

(2) that the navigation district had authority to sell or provide under the navigation district's water rights on May 1, 2009.

(b) Before entering into a contract, the authority must:

(1) send to the navigation district a written notice of intent to sell or provide water for nonirrigation use in Chambers County outside the authority's boundaries; and

(2) allow the navigation district 30 days to exercise a right of first refusal to provide the water.

(c) Not later than the 30th day after the date the navigation district receives the notice of intent under Subsection (b), the navigation district may exercise its right of first refusal under Subsection (b) by delivering to the authority notice that it intends to exercise that right.

(d) The authority may enter into a contract only if the navigation district:

(1) fails to comply with Subsection (c); or

(2) complies with Subsection (c) and does not enter into a contract to sell or otherwise provide water for the use described by the authority's notice of intent under Subsection (b) before the expiration of four months after the date the navigation district receives the notice of intent.
Tex. Estates Code § 1101.053 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.053
§ 1101.053. PROVISION OF RECORDS REQUIRED; USE OF RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Before a hearing may be held for the appointment of a guardian, current and relevant medical, psychological, and intellectual testing records of the proposed ward must be provided to the attorney ad litem appointed to represent the proposed ward unless:

(1) the proposed ward is a minor or a person who must have a guardian appointed to receive funds due the person from any governmental source; or

(2) the court makes a finding on the record that:

(A) current or relevant records do not exist; and

(B) examining the proposed ward for the purpose of creating the records is impractical.

(b) Current medical, psychological, and intellectual testing records are a sufficient basis for a determination of guardianship.

(c) The findings and recommendations contained in the medical, psychological, and intellectual testing records are not binding on the court.
Tex. Water Code § 51.830 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.830
§ 51.830. PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

A petition for the dissolution of the district shall be filed with the board and shall state the name of the district and the purpose for which the election is requested. The petition may refer to the order establishing the district for boundaries, limits, and area of the district.
Tex. Labor Code § 201.072 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 201 / Section 201.072
§ 201.072. SERVICE AS REAL ESTATE BROKER.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle, "employment" does not include:

(1) service performed by an individual as a real estate broker or salesperson if:

(A) the individual engages in activity described by the definition of " broker" in Section 1101.002, Occupations Code;

(B) the individual is licensed as a broker or salesperson by the Texas Real Estate Commission;

(C) substantially all remuneration for the service, whether in cash or other form of payment, is directly related to sales or other output, including the performance of the service, and not to the number of hours worked; and

(D) the service is performed under a written contract between the individual and the person for whom the service is performed, and the contract provides that the individual is not treated as an employee with respect to the service for federal tax purposes; or

(2) service performed by an individual as an instructor of a person licensed or seeking a license as a real estate broker or salesperson if:

(A) the individual instructs in an educational program or course approved by the Texas Real Estate Commission; and

(B) the service is performed under a written contract between the individual and the person for whom the service is performed and the contract provides that the individual is not treated as an employee with respect to the service for federal tax purposes.
Tex. Water Code § 5.276 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 5 / Section 5.276
§ 5.276. FACTORS FOR PUBLIC INTEREST REPRESENTATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by rule, after consideration of recommendations from the office of public interest counsel, shall establish factors the public interest counsel must consider before the public interest counsel decides to represent the public interest as a party to a commission proceeding.

(b) Rules adopted under this section must include:

(1) factors to determine the nature and extent of the public interest; and

(2) factors to consider in prioritizing the workload of the office of public interest counsel.
Tex. Government Code § 2176.103 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2176 / Section 2176.103
§ 2176.103. DISCOUNTED POSTAL RATES.
Status: in_force

The comptroller shall achieve the maximum available discount on postal rates whenever acceptable levels of timeliness, security, and quality of service can be maintained using the discounted rate.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 246.044 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 246 / Section 246.044
§ 246.044.
Status: in_force

Sec. 246.044. CONTENTS OF DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: PROVIDER. (a) The disclosure statement must include the name and business address of the provider and a statement of whether the provider is a partnership, corporation, or other type of legal entity. If the provider is not an individual, the statement must include:

(1) the name and business address of each officer, director, trustee, and managing or general partner; and

(2) the name and business address of each person who has at least a 10 percent interest in the provider and a description of the person's interest in or occupation with the provider.

(b) The provider may include in the disclosure statement any other material information concerning the facility or the provider.
Tex. Government Code § 1471.054 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1471 / Section 1471.054
§ 1471.054. PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT.
Status: in_force

Before issuing bonds or certificates under this subchapter, the road district by order shall:

(1) determine, as appropriate, the amount necessary to pay all or a part of the principal of and interest on:

(A) the refunding bonds on maturity; or

(B) the outstanding bonded indebtedness of the district;

(2) prepare a plan the district determines is equitable for apportioning the amount determined under Subdivision (1) among the record owners of real property in the district based on the ratio that the appraised value of each lot or parcel in the district bears to the total appraised value of real property in the district; and

(3) hold a public hearing on the district's intention to issue bonds or certificates.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2172.008 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2172 / Section 2172.008
§ 2172.008. DISCLOSURES REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

Not later than the 30th day after the date an insurer issues, delivers, or renews an insurance policy under Section 2172.003, the insurer must deliver the following documents to each member covered by the policy:

(1) a copy of the certificate of insurance; and

(2) a copy of the policy.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 117.004 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 117 / Section 117.004
§ 117.004. ENFORCEMENT BY PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS.
Status: in_force

(a) The Public Utility Commission of Texas may impose an administrative penalty in the manner provided by Chapter 15, Utilities Code, on a business entity that is subject to the jurisdiction of the commission under Title 2, Utilities Code, for a violation of this chapter in which the business entity enters into an agreement granting a company access to or control of the business entity's critical electric grid equipment or critical infrastructure.

(b) The penalty for a violation described by Subsection (a) may be in an amount not to exceed $1 million for each violation.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1952.159 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1952 / Section 1952.159
§ 1952.159. OFFSET AGAINST LIABILITY CLAIM.
Status: in_force

(a) If a liability claim is made by a guest or passenger described by Section 1952.151 against the owner or operator of the motor vehicle in which the guest or passenger was riding or against the owner's or operator's liability insurer, the owner or operator of the motor vehicle or the owner's or operator's liability insurer is entitled to an offset, credit, or deduction against any award made to the guest or passenger in an amount equal to the amounts paid by the owner, the operator, or the owner's or operator's automobile liability insurer to the guest or passenger under personal injury protection.

(b) This subchapter does not authorize a direct action against a liability insurer if that right does not presently exist at law.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 72.062 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 72 / Section 72.062
§ 72.062. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH DEPARTMENT ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person fails or refuses to comply with an order of the department under Section 72.025(c) of this code before the 11th day following the day on which the person received the order.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 503A.006 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 503A / Section 503A.006
§ 503A.006. REQUIRED CONSENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A direct-to-consumer genetic testing company engaging in any of the following activities must obtain:

(1) an individual's separate express consent for:

(A) the transfer or disclosure of the individual's genetic data to any person other than the company's vendors and service providers;

(B) the use of genetic data for a purpose other than the primary purpose of the company's genetic testing product or service; or

(C) the retention of any biological sample provided by the individual following the company's completion of the initial testing service requested by the individual;

(2) an individual's informed consent in accordance with guidelines for the protection of human subjects issued under 45 C.F.R. Part 46, for transfer or disclosure of the individual's genetic data to a third party for:

(A) research purposes; or

(B) research conducted under the control of the company for the purpose of publication or generalizable knowledge; and

(3) an individual's express consent for:

(A) marketing by the company to the individual based on the individual's genetic data; or

(B) marketing by a third party to the individual based on the individual's ordering or purchasing of a genetic testing product or service.

(b) For purposes of Subsection (a), "marketing" does not include providing customized content or offers to an individual with whom a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company has a first-party relationship on the company's Internet website or through an application or service provided by the company to the individual.
Tex. Local Government Code § 316.003 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 316 / Section 316.003
§ 316.003. AMOUNT OF FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the commissioners court may not set the fees in amounts that would produce more total revenue in a year than is necessary to pay the annual expense of providing all county recreational facilities and services.

(b) The commissioners court may set the fee for admission to a county park in an amount not to exceed the maximum amount provided by law for entrance to a state park.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7916.253 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7916 / Section 7916.253
§ 7916.253. 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.