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Tex. Government Code § 802.204 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 802 / Section 802.204
§ 802.204. INVESTMENT MANAGER.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of a public retirement system may appoint investment managers for the system by contracting for professional investment management services with one or more organizations, which may include a bank if it has a trust department, that are in the business of managing investments.

(b) To be eligible for appointment under this section, an investment manager must be:

(1) registered under the Investment Advisors Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. Section 80b-1 et seq.);

(2) a bank as defined by that Act; or

(3) an insurance company qualified to perform investment services under the laws of more than one state.

(c) In a contract made under this section, the governing body shall specify any policies, requirements, or restrictions, including criteria for determining the quality of investments and for the use of standard rating services, that the governing body adopts for investments of the system.

(d) A political subdivision of which members of the public retirement system are officers or employees may pay all or part of the cost of professional investment management services under a contract under this section. Any cost not paid directly by a political subdivision is payable from funds of the public retirement system.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1551.3015 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1551 / Section 1551.3015
§ 1551.3015. COST ASSESSMENT FOR CERTAIN PARTICIPANTS.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board of trustees may impose against an employer whose employees are not paid salaries from amounts appropriated by the General Appropriations Act and whose participation in the group benefits program begins after August 31, 2003, as a condition for participation in the program, a one-time assessment of administrative costs for participation of the employees and annuitants in the program, which may include the actuarial costs of including the group in the program and a participation premium determined by the board. The board of trustees shall deposit all amounts recovered under this section in the employees life, accident, and health insurance and benefits fund.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7903.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7903 / Section 7903.103
§ 7903.103. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Election Code § 212.131 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 212 / Section 212.131
§ 212.131. SCOPE OF INITIAL RECOUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (d), an initial recount in an election for which there is no canvass at the state level must include each election precinct in the election.

(b) In an election for which there is a final canvass at the state level, an initial recount of votes cast on paper ballots must include each election precinct in which paper ballots were used in the election, except as provided by Subsection (d).

(c) In an election for which there is a final canvass at the state level, an initial recount of votes cast in a particular voting system may include any one or more counties covered by the election, but must include all the election precincts in which a particular voting system is used in each county recounted.

(d) An initial recount may include any one or more election precincts in which counting errors occurred as certified by the secretary of state under Section 212.034.
Tex. Election Code § 84.013 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 84 / Section 84.013
§ 84.013. APPLICATION FORMS FURNISHED BY SECRETARY OF STATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The secretary of state shall maintain a supply of the official application forms for ballots to be voted by mail and shall furnish the forms in reasonable quantities without charge to individuals or organizations requesting them for distribution to voters.

(b) The secretary of state shall provide a printable application for a ballot by mail in a format that complies with Section 84.0121(a) to the early voting clerk for use under that section.
Tex. Government Code § 432.009 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 432 / Section 432.009
§ 432.009. APPREHENSION OF DESERTERS.
Status: in_force

A civil officer or peace officer having authority to apprehend offenders under the laws of the United States or a state, territory, commonwealth, or possession, or the District of Columbia, may summarily apprehend a deserter from the state military forces and deliver the deserter into the custody of the state military forces.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1805.059 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1805 / Section 1805.059
§ 1805.059. DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
Status: in_force

(a) If, after a hearing, the commissioner determines that the furnishing of specified services by an advisory organization involves an act or practice that is unfair, unreasonable, or otherwise inconsistent with this chapter or other applicable laws of this state, the commissioner may issue a written order:

(1) specifying the manner in which the act or practice is unfair, unreasonable, or inconsistent with the applicable law; and

(2) requiring the advisory organization to discontinue the act or practice.

(b) In addition to any other remedies available at law, the commissioner may impose a sanction authorized under Chapter 82.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1025.252 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1025 / Section 1025.252
§ 1025.252. TAX RATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may impose the tax at a rate not to exceed 75 cents on each $100 valuation of taxable property in the district.

(b) In setting the tax rate, the board shall consider the income of the district from sources other than taxation.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 260.006 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 260 / Section 260.006
§ 260.006. POSTING.
Status: in_force

A boarding home facility that holds a permit issued by a county or municipality shall prominently and conspicuously post for display in a public area of the boarding home facility that is readily available to residents, the operator, employees, and visitors:

(1) the permit issued by a county or municipality;

(2) a sign prescribed by the county or municipality that issued the permit that specifies how complaints may be registered with the county or municipality;

(3) a notice in a form prescribed by the county or municipality that issued the permit stating that inspection and related reports are available at the boarding home facility for public inspection and providing a telephone number that may be used to obtain information concerning the boarding home facility;

(4) a concise summary of the most recent inspection report relating to the boarding home facility; and

(5) a notice in a form prescribed by the county or municipality that issued the permit that lists the name, location, and contact information for:

(A) the closest local public health services agency in the proximity of the boarding home facility; and

(B) a local organization or entity that represents, advocates, or serves elderly persons or persons with disabilities, including any related toll-free contact information for reporting emergencies to the organization or entity.
Tex. Estates Code § 359.102 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 359 / Section 359.102
§ 359.102. PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO FILE EXHIBIT OR REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) If a personal representative does not file an exhibit or report required by this title, any person interested in the estate on written complaint filed with the court clerk may have the representative cited to appear and show cause why the representative should not file the exhibit or report.

(b) On hearing, the court may:

(1) order the personal representative to file the exhibit or report; and

(2) unless good cause is shown for the failure, revoke the representative's letters testamentary or of administration and fine the representative in an amount not to exceed $1,000.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1813.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1813 / Section 1813.002
§ 1813.002. RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter, including:

(1) rules establishing the period in which an appraisal under a provision required by this chapter must be completed; and

(2) rules mandating an appraisal for total loss and damage of the property that is the subject of the appraisal.

(b) In adopting rules establishing the period described by Subsection (a)(1), the commissioner must consider the qualifications and selection of appraisers and umpires for the appraisal.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1121.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1121 / Section 1121.151
§ 1121.151. BUDGET.
Status: in_force

(a) The board and the district administrator shall jointly prepare a proposed annual budget for the district.

(b) The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement, including a statement of:

(1) the outstanding obligations of the district;

(2) the amount of cash on hand to the credit of each fund of the district;

(3) the amount of money received by the district from all sources during the previous year;

(4) the amount of money available to the district from all sources during the ensuing year;

(5) the amount of the balances expected at the end of the year in which the budget is being prepared;

(6) the estimated amount of revenues and balances available to cover the proposed budget; and

(7) the estimated tax rate required.
Tex. Transportation Code § 252.006 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 252 / Section 252.006
§ 252.006. POWERS AND DUTIES OF EX OFFICIO ROAD COMMISSIONERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Under the direction of the commissioners court, an ex officio road commissioner is responsible for the vehicles, tools, and machinery belonging to the county and placed in the commissioner's control by the court.

(b) Under rules adopted by the commissioners court, an ex officio road commissioner shall direct the:

(1) laying out of new roads;

(2) construction or changing of roads; and

(3) building of bridges.

(c) Subject to authorization by the commissioners court, an ex officio road commissioner may employ persons for positions in the commissioner's precinct to be paid from the county road and bridge fund.

(d) An ex officio road commissioner may discharge any county employee working in the commissioner's precinct who is paid from the county road and bridge fund.

(e) An ex officio road commissioner has the duties of a supervisor of public roads as provided by Section 251.004.

(f) An ex officio road commissioner shall:

(1) determine the condition of the public roads in the commissioner's precinct;

(2) determine the character of work to be done on the roads; and

(3) direct the manner of grading, draining, or otherwise improving the roads.

(g) A road overseer shall follow a direction given under Subsection (f)(3).
Tex. Government Code § 51.609 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 51 / Section 51.609
§ 51.609. IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR DISCLOSURE OR RELEASE OF COURT DOCUMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Court clerk" means the clerk of the supreme court or the court of criminal appeals or the clerk of a court of appeals district court, county court, statutory county court, statutory probate court, justice court, or municipal court.

(2) "State court document database" means a database accessible by the public and established or authorized by the supreme court for storing documents filed with a court in this state.

(b) A court clerk is not responsible for the management or removal of a document from a state court document database and is not liable for damages resulting from the release of a document in the database if the clerk in good faith performs the duties as clerk as provided by law and the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

(c) If a court clerk in good faith performs the duties as a clerk as provided by law and the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, the clerk, the county in which the court is located, and the commissioners court of the county in which the court is located are immune from suit and from liability for the release or disclosure of information that is confidential or otherwise prohibited from disclosure by law, rule, or court order and that is accessed from a state court document database.

(d) A court clerk is not liable for the release of a sealed or confidential document in the clerk's custody unless the clerk acted intentionally, or with malice, reckless disregard, or gross negligence in the release of the document.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8005.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8005 / Section 8005.202
§ 8005.202. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board 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. Government Code § 53.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 53 / Section 53.003
§ 53.003. EVIDENCE OF APPOINTMENT; NOTIFICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) An order signed by the appointing judge entered in the minutes of the court is evidence of the appointment of a bailiff or grand jury bailiff under Section 53.001(a), (d), or (g) or 53.002(a), (c), (d), (e), or (f).

(b) The judge of each court listed in Sections 53.001(d) and 53.002(a), (c), (e), and (f), the judge of the 341st District Court, the judge of each district court in Tarrant County that gives preference to criminal cases, and the judge of each criminal district court in Tarrant County shall give each commissioners court in the judicial district written notification of the bailiff's or grand jury bailiff's appointment and date of employment. The judge of each court listed in Section 53.002(c), the judge of each district court in Tarrant County that gives preference to criminal cases, and the judge of each criminal district court in Tarrant County shall also give each commissioners court written notification of the compensation to be paid by the county.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7982.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7982 / Section 7982.204
§ 7982.204. UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of:

(1) an electric utility or a power generation company as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;

(2) a gas utility as defined by Section 101.003 or 121.001, Utilities Code;

(3) a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code; or

(4) a person who provides to the public cable television or advanced telecommunications services.
Tex. Insurance Code § 228.251 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 228 / Section 228.251
§ 228.251. PREMIUM TAX CREDIT.
Status: in_force

(a) A certified investor who makes an investment of certified capital shall earn in the year of investment a vested credit against state premium tax liability equal to 100 percent of the certified investor's investment of certified capital, subject to the limits imposed by this chapter.

(b) With respect to credits earned as a result of investments made under Program One, beginning with the tax report due March 1, 2009, for the 2008 tax year, a certified investor may take up to 25 percent of the vested premium tax credit in any taxable year of the certified investor. The credit may not be applied to estimated payments due in 2008.

(c) With respect to credits earned as a result of investments made under Program Two, beginning with the tax report due March 1, 2013, for the 2012 tax year, a certified investor may take up to 25 percent of the vested premium tax credit in any taxable year of the certified investor. The credit may not be applied to estimated payments due in 2012.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8396.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8396 / Section 8396.051
§ 8396.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.
Status: in_force

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

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Education Code § 51.962 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.962
§ 51.962. MERIT SALARY INCREASES.
Status: in_force

(a) An institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003 may grant merit salary increases, including one-time merit payments, to employees described by this section.

(b) A merit salary increase made under this section is compensation for purposes of Chapter 659, Government Code, and salary and wages and member compensation for purposes of Title 8, Government Code.

(c) An institution of higher education may pay merit salary increases under this section from any funds.

(d) Before awarding a merit salary increase under this section, an institution of higher education must adopt criteria for the granting of merit salary increases.

(e) To be eligible for a merit salary increase under this section, an employee must have been employed by the institution of higher education for the six months immediately preceding the effective date of the increase and at least six months must have elapsed since the employee's last merit salary increase.

(f) This subsection applies to an employee employed by the institution of higher education for more than six months. The requirement that six months elapse between merit salary increases prescribed by Subsection (e) does not apply to a one-time merit payment if the chief administrative officer of the institution of higher education determines in writing that the one-time merit payment is made in relation to the employee's performance during a natural disaster or other extraordinary circumstance.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8006A.0402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8006A / Section 8006A.0402
§ 8006A.0402. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8006A.0401, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 85.245 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 85 / Section 85.245
§ 85.245. NOTICE TO COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) At the time a petition or application is filed requesting a temporary restraining order or any form of temporary injunctive relief, the clerk of the court in which the petition or application is filed shall issue notice in writing to the commission.

(b) The notice shall include:

(1) the docket number;

(2) the style of the case; and

(3) a brief statement of the nature of the suit.

(c) The notice shall be served on the commission in Travis County by delivering a copy of the citation to the commission, a member of the commission, or the secretary of the commission for the service of other citations.

(d) Five days after the citation has been served a hearing may be held on the petition or application.
Tex. Government Code § 499.026 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 499 / Section 499.026
§ 499.026. RELEASE PROCEDURE.
Status: in_force

(a) If a parole panel releases an inmate under this subchapter, the panel shall impose conditions and limitations as appropriate on the parolee and to the extent practicable shall maximize placements in residential treatment centers. The parole panel shall otherwise place a parolee released under this subchapter under intensive supervision parole, whether or not the parolee is of a type who would ordinarily be required to submit to intensive supervision parole.

(b) The authority of the board to take the actions listed in Section 499.025(b) continues until the attorney general, or if appropriate, the Commission on Jail Standards, certifies in writing to the board that the overcrowding crisis that produced the emergency certification under Section 499.025(b) has been resolved. If the board receives this certification from the attorney general or the Commission on Jail Standards under this subsection, the board shall immediately notify the parole division that the emergency overcrowding situation no longer exists.

(c) An inmate released to parole under this subchapter is subject to terms and conditions imposed on parolees released under Chapter 508.

(d) Not later than the 10th day before the date on which a parole panel proposes to release an inmate under this subchapter, the department shall give notice of the proposed release to the sheriff, the attorney representing the state, and the district judge of the county in which the defendant was convicted. If there was a change of venue in the case, the department shall also notify the sheriff, the attorney representing the state, and the district judge of the county in which the prosecution was originated. Any notice required by this subsection must be provided by e-mail or other electronic communication.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8807.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8807 / Section 8807.004
§ 8807.004. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the initial boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Liberty, Polk, and San Jacinto Counties.

(b) If the creation of the district is not confirmed by the voters of a county at an election held under Section 8807.023, that county is not included in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3884.301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3884 / Section 3884.301
§ 3884.301. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

As provided by this subchapter, the district may define areas or designate certain property of the district to pay for improvements, facilities, or services that primarily benefit that area or property and do not generally and directly benefit the district as a whole.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 98B.0021 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 98B / Section 98B.0021
§ 98B.0021. LIABILITY FOR UNLAWFUL PRODUCTION, SOLICITATION, DISCLOSURE, OR PROMOTION OF CERTAIN ARTIFICIAL INTIMATE VISUAL MATERIAL.
Status: in_force

A defendant is liable, as provided by this chapter, to a person depicted in artificial intimate visual material for damages arising from the production, solicitation, disclosure, or promotion of the material if:

(1) the defendant produces, solicits, discloses, or promotes the artificial intimate visual material without the effective consent of the depicted person and with the intent to harm that person;

(2) the production, solicitation, disclosure, or promotion of the artificial intimate visual material causes harm to the depicted person; and

(3) the production, solicitation, disclosure, or promotion of the artificial intimate visual material reveals the identity of the depicted person in any manner, including through any accompanying or subsequent information or material related to the artificial intimate visual material.
Tex. Government Code § 418.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 418 / Section 418.006
§ 418.006. CIVIL LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

An officer or employee of a state or local agency, or a volunteer acting at the direction of an officer or employee of a state or local agency, is considered for purposes of Section 437.222 to be a member of the Texas military forces ordered into active service of the state by proper authority and is considered to be discharging a duty in that capacity if the person is performing an activity related to sheltering or housing individuals in connection with the evacuation of an area stricken or threatened by disaster.