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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3825.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3825 / Section 3825.152
§ 3825.152. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district imposes a maintenance tax or issues bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(b) The board may include more than one purpose in a single proposition at an election.
Tex. Occupations Code § 110.253 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 110 / Section 110.253
§ 110.253. COMPLAINTS.
Status: in_force

The council by rule shall establish methods by which consumers and service recipients are notified of the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the council for the purpose of directing complaints to the council. The council may provide for that notice:

(1) on each license form, application, or written contract for services of a person regulated under this chapter;

(2) on a sign prominently displayed in the place of business of each person regulated under this chapter; or

(3) in a bill for service provided by a person regulated under this chapter.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1701.316 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1701 / Section 1701.316
§ 1701.316. REACTIVATION OF PEACE OFFICER LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall adopt rules establishing requirements for reactivation of a peace officer's license after a break in employment.

(b) The commission may consider employment as a peace officer in another state in determining whether the person is required to obtain additional training or testing.

(c) The commission shall reactivate a peace officer's license after a break in employment if the former license holder:

(1) completed at least 10 years of full-time service as a peace officer in good standing before the break in employment;

(2) meets current licensing standards;

(3) successfully completes:

(A) an online or in-person supplemental peace officer course of not more than 120 hours; and

(B) other in-person training requirements of not more than 40 hours;

(4) passes a peace officer reactivation examination;

(5) files an application; and

(6) pays any required fees.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8051.0101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8051 / Section 8051.0101
§ 8051.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Board" means the district's board of directors.

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 202.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 78.004 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 78 / Section 78.004
§ 78.004. EXPORT FEE.
Status: in_force

The commission may charge a fee of three cents a pound or an amount set by the commission, whichever amount is more, for mussels or clams or mussel or clam shells that are harvested from the public water of the state for export. Funds collected from shell export fees may be used only for research and mitigation and management activities associated with mussels and clams.
Tex. Finance Code § 345.051 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 345 / Section 345.051
§ 345.051. RETAIL INSTALLMENT CONTRACT GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A retail installment contract must be:

(1) in writing;

(2) dated;

(3) signed by the retail buyer; and

(4) completed as to all essential provisions, except as provided by Section 345.064.

(b) The contract must be designated "Retail Installment Contract."

(c) The printed or typed part of a retail installment contract, other than instructions for completion, must be in at least eight-point type unless a different size of type is required under this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1053.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1053 / Section 1053.201
§ 1053.201. BUDGET.
Status: in_force

(a) The district administrator, under the direction of the board, shall prepare an annual budget.

(b) The budget must be approved by the board and presented to the commissioners court for final approval. In like manner, all budget revisions shall be subject to approval by the commissioners court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4020.0901 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4020 / Section 4020.0901
§ 4020.0901. DISSOLUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall dissolve the district on written petition filed with the board by the owners of:

(1) at least two-thirds of the assessed value of the property subject to assessment by the district based on the most recent certified county property tax rolls; or

(2) at least two-thirds of the surface area of the district, excluding roads, streets, highways, utility rights-of-way, other public areas, and other property exempt from assessment by the district according to the most recent certified county property tax rolls.

(b) The board by majority vote may dissolve the district at any time.

(c) The district may not be dissolved by its board under Subsection (a) or (b) if the district:

(1) has any outstanding bonded or other indebtedness until that indebtedness has been repaid or defeased in accordance with the order or resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or other indebtedness;

(2) has a contractual obligation to pay money until that obligation has been fully paid in accordance with the contract; or

(3) owns, operates, or maintains public works, facilities, or improvements unless the district contracts with another person for the ownership, operation, or maintenance of the public works, facilities, or improvements.

(d) Sections 375.261, 375.262, and 375.264, Local Government Code, do not apply to the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 6001.161 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 6001 / Section 6001.161
§ 6001.161. APPRENTICE PERMIT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) An individual may not install or service portable fire extinguishers or fixed fire extinguisher systems as an apprentice unless the individual holds an apprentice permit issued by the department.

(b) An apprentice may perform a service described by Subsection (a) only under the direct supervision of an individual who holds a license issued under this chapter and who works for the same firm as the apprentice.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 390.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 390 / Section 390.003
§ 390.003. APPLICATION FOR GRANT.
Status: in_force

(a) A school district in this state that operates one or more diesel-fueled school buses or a transportation system provided by a countywide school district may apply for and receive a grant under the program.

(b) The commission may adopt guidelines to allow a regional planning commission, council of governments, or similar regional planning agency created under Chapter 391, Local Government Code, or a private nonprofit organization to also apply for and receive a grant to improve the ability of the program to achieve its goals.

(c) An application for a grant under this chapter must be made on a form provided by the commission and must contain the information required by the commission.
Tex. Insurance Code § 884.355 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 884 / Section 884.355
§ 884.355. DESIGNATION OF BENEFICIARIES.
Status: in_force

The designation of a beneficiary under a life insurance policy issued by a stipulated premium company must comply with Subchapter B, Chapter 1103, and Subchapter A, Chapter 1104.
Tex. Government Code § 434.0161 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 434 / Section 434.0161
§ 434.0161. USE OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT OUTREACH AND TRAINING.
Status: in_force

The commission may use appropriated funds to purchase, for use at outreach and training functions:

(1) promotional items that include the agency's name and contact information to be distributed to veterans; and

(2) food and beverages.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 16.101 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 16 / Section 16.101
§ 16.101. FRAUDULENT REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

A person who procures for the person or another the filing of an application or the registration of a mark under this chapter by knowingly making a false or fraudulent representation or declaration, oral or written, or by any other fraudulent means, is liable to pay all damages sustained as a result of the filing or registration. The damages may be recovered by or on behalf of the injured party in any court of competent jurisdiction.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1090.055 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1090 / Section 1090.055
§ 1090.055. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall elect:

(1) a president and a vice president from among its members; and

(2) a secretary, who need not be a director.

(b) Each officer of the board serves for a term of one year.

(c) The board shall fill a vacancy in a board office for the unexpired term.
Tex. Transportation Code § 541.304 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 541 / Section 541.304
§ 541.304. TRAFFIC CONTROL.
Status: in_force

In this subtitle:

(1) "Official traffic-control device" means a sign, signal, marking, or device that is:

(A) consistent with this subtitle;

(B) placed or erected by a public body or officer having jurisdiction; and

(C) used to regulate, warn, or guide traffic.

(2) "Railroad sign or signal" means a sign, signal, or device erected by a railroad, public body, or public officer to notify traffic of railroad tracks or an approaching railroad train.

(3) "Traffic-control signal" means a manual, electric, or mechanical device that alternately directs traffic to stop and to proceed.
Tex. Finance Code § 154.104 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 154 / Section 154.104
§ 154.104. TERM OF PERMIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission by rule shall prescribe the term of a permit issued under this subchapter.

(b) If the commission prescribes the term of a permit issued under this subchapter for a period other than one year, the commission shall prorate the fee required under this subchapter as necessary to reflect the term of the permit.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1301.454 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.454
§ 1301.454. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE.
Status: in_force

A proceeding under this subchapter is a contested case for purposes of Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5002.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5002 / Section 5002.102
§ 5002.102. MAINTENANCE OF BOOKS, RECORDS, AND ACCOUNTS.
Status: in_force

The district shall maintain the books, records, and accounts of the district. The Brazoria County treasurer is not required to maintain any books, records, or accounts for the district other than as required by the board.
Tex. Government Code § 475.0153 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 475 / Section 475.0153
§ 475.0153. DEPOSIT OF MUNICIPAL OR COUNTY TAX REVENUE TO TRUST FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) A local government corporation acting as an endorsing municipality or endorsing county under this subtitle shall remit for deposit into the trust fund established for the games or event the amounts determined by the office under this subtitle.

(b) The office shall determine the incremental increase in tax receipts attributable to the games or event and related activities under this subtitle based on the amount of taxes imposed by each municipality or county that comprises the corporation and not on the amount of taxes imposed by the corporation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8425.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8425 / Section 8425.203
§ 8425.203. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3804.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3804 / Section 3804.004
§ 3804.004. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.

(b) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.

(c) The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to:

(1) further the public purposes of developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2) eliminate unemployment and underemployment; and

(3) develop or expand transportation and commerce.

(d) The district will:

(1) promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;

(2) provide needed funding for the City of Sugar Land to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the area as a community and business center; and

(3) promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic and aesthetic beauty.

(e) Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(f) The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 51.152 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 51 / Section 51.152
§ 51.152. COVER SHEET OF DISCLOSURE STATEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A disclosure statement must have a cover sheet titled, in at least 12-point boldface capital letters, "DISCLOSURES REQUIRED BY TEXAS LAW." The following statement must appear below the title in at least 10-point boldface type: "The State of Texas has not reviewed and does not endorse, approve, recommend, or sponsor any business opportunity. The information contained in this disclosure has not been verified by the state. If you have any questions about this investment, see an attorney before you sign a contract or agreement."

(b) Only the title and required statement may appear on the cover sheet.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 162.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 162 / Section 162.003
§ 162.003. CONFIDENTIALITY OF BLOOD BANK RECORDS.
Status: in_force

The medical and donor records of a blood bank are confidential and may not be disclosed except as provided by this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 72.083 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 72 / Section 72.083
§ 72.083. TRIAL COURTS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "clearance rate" means the number of cases disposed of by a court divided by the number of cases added to the docket of the court.

(b) The office shall annually report the following performance measures for each district court, statutory county court, statutory probate court, and county court:

(1) the court's clearance rate;

(2) the average time a case is before the court from filing to disposition; and

(3) the age of the court's active pending caseload.

(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (b), if the director determines a performance measure listed in Subsection (b) does not accurately reflect a court's performance in probate and mental health matters, the director may develop an alternative performance measure to assess the efficient and timely adjudication of those matters and include the alternative performance measure in the annual report required under Subsection (b).
Tex. Agriculture Code § 51.021 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 51 / Section 51.021
§ 51.021. RESTRICTION ON USE OF PUBLIC MONEY FOR INCORPORATION.
Status: in_force

Public money appropriated to a department of state government or a state institution may not be used in organizing a society.
Tex. Transportation Code § 22.028 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 22 / Section 22.028
§ 22.028. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION COLLECTED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
Status: in_force

Personal identifying information collected by a local government is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code, if the information collected is in relation to a person's use of an airport facility that includes:

(1) the person's name, address, e-mail address, phone number, and zip code;

(2) the person's license plate number, toll tag number, and credit, debit, or other payment card number;

(3) the dates the person's vehicle was parked at a parking facility, the date the person's vehicle exited the parking facility, and the amount the person paid to park in the parking facility;

(4) the person's profile name associated with a purchase or other online or in-person activity;

(5) the person's travel dates and flight information;

(6) the dates, times, and amounts of any purchase made by the person; or

(7) the person's airport lounge memberships and trusted traveler information.
Tex. Government Code § 1509.101 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1509 / Section 1509.101
§ 1509.101. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to a municipality with a population of more than 1.1 million.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1355.257 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1355 / Section 1355.257
§ 1355.257. COORDINATION WITH OTHER LAW; INTENT OF LEGISLATURE.
Status: in_force

This subchapter supplements Subchapters A and B of this chapter and Chapter 1368 and the department rules adopted under those statutes. It is the intent of the legislature that Subchapter A or B of this chapter or Chapter 1368 or a department rule adopted under those statutes controls in any circumstance in which that other law requires:

(1) a benefit that is not required by this subchapter; or

(2) a more extensive benefit than is required by this subchapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 391.0095 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 391 / Section 391.0095
§ 391.0095. AUDIT AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The audit and reporting requirements under Section 391.009(a) shall include a requirement that a commission annually report to the state auditor:

(1) the amount and source of funds received by the commission;

(2) the amount and source of funds expended by the commission;

(3) an explanation of any method used by the commission to compute an expense of the commission, including computation of any indirect cost of the commission;

(4) a report of the commission's productivity and performance during the annual reporting period;

(5) a projection of the commission's productivity and performance during the next annual reporting period;

(6) the results of an audit of the commission's affairs prepared by an independent certified public accountant; and

(7) a report of any assets disposed of by the commission.

(b) The annual audit of a commission may be commissioned by the commission or at the direction of the governor's office, as determined by the governor's office, and shall be paid for from the commission's funds.

(c) A commission shall submit any other report or an audit to the state auditor and the governor.

(d) If a commission fails to submit a report or audit required under this section or is determined by the state auditor to have failed to comply with a rule, requirement, or guideline adopted under Section 391.009, the state auditor shall report the failure to the governor's office. The governor may, until the failure is corrected:

(1) appoint a receiver to operate or oversee the commission; or

(2) withhold any appropriated funds of the commission.

(e) A commission shall send to the governor, the state auditor, and the Legislative Budget Board a copy of each report and audit required under this section or under Section 391.009. The state auditor may review each audit and report, subject to a risk assessment performed by the state auditor and to the legislative audit committee's approval of including the review in the audit plan under Section 321.013, Government Code. If the state auditor reviews the audit or report, the state auditor must be given access to working papers and other supporting documentation that the state auditor determines is necessary to perform the review. If the state auditor finds significant issues involving the administration or operation of a commission or its programs, the state auditor shall report its findings and related recommendations to the legislative audit committee, the governor, and the commission. The governor and the legislative audit committee may direct the commission to prepare a corrective action plan or other response to the state auditor's findings or recommendations. The legislative audit committee may direct the state auditor to perform any additional audit or investigative work that the committee determines is necessary.
Tex. Government Code § 29.103 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 29 / Section 29.103
§ 29.103. MUNICIPAL COURTS IN EL PASO.
Status: in_force

(a) The City of El Paso by ordinance may establish additional municipal courts as needed. The judge of each additional court must meet the same qualifications and be selected in the same manner as provided in the city charter for the judges of the existing municipal courts. If the charter provides for the election of municipal judges, the governing body of the municipality may appoint a person to serve as judge in each newly created court until the next regular city election.

(b) The courts may hold concurrent or continuous sessions either day or night.

(c) Each court may exercise municipal court jurisdiction and has concurrent jurisdiction with the other municipal courts.

(d) Except as otherwise provided by the charter, the governing body may by ordinance establish:

(1) the qualifications for appointment as a municipal judge;

(2) the ability of a judge to transfer cases, exchange benches, and preside over any of the municipal courts;

(3) the office of the municipal court clerk, who shall serve as clerk of all the municipal courts with the assistance of deputy clerks as needed; and

(4) a system for the filing of complaints with the municipal court clerk so that the case load is equally distributed among the courts.

(e) Except as modified by this section, procedure before each of the courts and appeal from a decision of any of the courts are governed by general law applicable to municipal courts.
Tex. Occupations Code § 603.257 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 603 / Section 603.257
§ 603.257. REEXAMINATION AND ALTERNATIVES TO EXAMINATION.
Status: in_force

The medical board by rule shall establish:

(1) a limit on the number of times an applicant who fails an examination may retake the examination;

(2) requirements for retaking an examination; and

(3) alternative methods of examining competency.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 713.011 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 713 / Section 713.011
§ 713.011. MAINTENANCE OF MUNICIPAL CEMETERIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality that operates or has jurisdiction over a public cemetery shall maintain the cemetery in a condition that does not endanger the public health, safety, comfort, or welfare.

(b) A municipality's responsibility to maintain a cemetery under this section includes:

(1) repairing and maintaining any fences, walls, buildings, roads, or other improvements;

(2) leveling or straightening markers or memorials;

(3) properly maintaining lawns, shrubbery, and other plants;

(4) removing debris, including dead flowers and deteriorated plastic ornaments; and

(5) promptly restoring gravesites following an interment.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 1001.032 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.032
§ 1001.032. OFFICES.
Status: in_force

The department shall maintain its central office in Austin. The department may maintain offices in other areas of the state as necessary.