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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7207.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7207 / Section 7207.104
§ 7207.104. WATER OR SEWER SYSTEM ACQUISITION OR CONSTRUCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "system" means a water system, sewer system, or water and sewer system.

(b) The district may:

(1) acquire a system that serves all or part of the territory located inside or outside the district;

(2) construct a system; or

(3) improve or extend a system the district acquires.

(c) A construction contract is governed by the competitive bidding requirements of the Water Code.

(d) An existing contract for the acquisition of a water or sewer facility may be made on terms agreed to by the parties.
Tex. Election Code § 232.015 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 232 / Section 232.015
§ 232.015. ACCELERATION OF APPEAL BY COURT IN CONTEST OF GENERAL OR SPECIAL ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The trial or appellate court may accelerate the appeal in a contest of a general or special election in a manner consistent with the procedures prescribed by Section 232.014.

(b) Section 232.014(f) does not apply to a contest of a general or special election.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 263.031 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 263 / Section 263.031
§ 263.031. CLOSING PART OF HOSPITAL.
Status: in_force

A county may close a part of a county hospital.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2207.402 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2207 / Section 2207.402
§ 2207.402. SCOPE OF COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) A pool shall insure a county, school district, or junior college district and the entity's officers and employees against liability for acts and omissions under the laws governing that county, school district, or junior college district and the entity's officers and employees in their official or employment capacities.

(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), under the excess liability insurance coverage, a pool shall pay any portion of a claim against a county, school district, or junior college district, as applicable, and the entity's officers and employees that:

(1) exceeds $500,000; and

(2) is finally determined or settled or is included in a final judgment of a court.

(c) The amount paid by a pool under this section may not exceed the amount the board determines is actuarially sound for the pool.

(d) A pool may participate in evaluating, settling, or defending a claim made under the excess liability insurance coverage.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7931A.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7931A / Section 7931A.0102
§ 7931A.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 11.156 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 11 / Section 11.156
§ 11.156. CONTRACT WITH PRIVATE SECTOR.
Status: in_force

The department shall consider contracting out all or part of a statewide commercial project to a private entity or individual, including a nonprofit entity or individual.
Tex. Education Code § 8.009 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 8 / Section 8.009
§ 8.009. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN LAWS RELATING TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) A member of the board of directors and the executive director of a regional education service center are each considered to be a local public official for purposes of Chapter 171, Local Government Code. For purposes of that chapter a member of the board of directors and the executive director of a regional education service center are each considered to have a substantial interest in a business entity if a person related to the member or the executive director in the third degree by consanguinity or affinity, as determined under Chapter 573, Government Code, has a substantial interest in the business entity under Section 171.002, Local Government Code.

(b) A regional education service center is considered to be a political subdivision for purposes of Section 131.903, Local Government Code.

(c) To the extent consistent with this section, if a law described by this section applies to a school district or the board of trustees of a school district, the law applies to a regional education service center and the board of directors and executive director of a regional education service center.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8502.010 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8502 / Section 8502.010
§ 8502.010. CREATION OF MASTER DISTRICT; WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

A master district is created having all the powers, duties, and functions, and subject to applicable and practicable procedures for those districts, to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, as provided by Chapter 49, Water Code, and the provisions of the Water Code applicable to water control and improvement districts.
Tex. Local Government Code § 101.006 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 101 / Section 101.006
§ 101.006. RECEIVERSHIP FOR PAYMENT OF DEBTS.
Status: in_force

(a) On the failure of the municipality to accomplish a compromise of its debts or pending the negotiation of a compromise, the municipality may apply to the district court of the county in which the municipality is located to have the court take charge of the collection and appropriation of all taxes levied and assessed by the municipality, except an amount of taxes necessary to pay the current expenses of the municipality. The application must describe the financial condition and insolvency of the municipality.

(b) After the application is made to the district court, the court shall appoint a receiver or designate the assessor and collector of the municipality as receiver to collect and pay into a named depository, for the payment of the municipal debts, all taxes levied by the municipality. The district court may not appoint a receiver except on the voluntary application of the municipality.

(c) The district court shall decide all questions of priority between conflicting claimants of the municipal funds in the depository and shall provide for the ratable and equitable distribution of the funds among all creditors entitled to the funds.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 165.033 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 165 / Section 165.033
§ 165.033. BREAST-FEEDING POLICY.
Status: in_force

The department shall develop recommendations supporting the practice of worksite breast-feeding that address the following:

(1) work schedule flexibility, including scheduling breaks and work patterns to provide time for expression of milk;

(2) the provision of accessible locations allowing privacy;

(3) access nearby to a clean, safe water source and a sink for washing hands and rinsing out any needed breast-pumping equipment; and

(4) access to hygienic storage alternatives in the workplace for the mother's breast milk.
Tex. Government Code § 552.321 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 552 / Section 552.321
§ 552.321. SUIT FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS.
Status: in_force

(a) A requestor or the attorney general may file suit for a writ of mandamus compelling a governmental body to make information available for public inspection if the governmental body refuses to request an attorney general's decision as provided by Subchapter G or refuses to supply public information or information that the attorney general has determined is public information that is not excepted from disclosure under Subchapter C.

(b) A suit filed by a requestor under this section must be filed in a district court for the county in which the main offices of the governmental body are located. A suit filed by the attorney general under this section must be filed in a district court of Travis County, except that a suit against a municipality with a population of 100,000 or less must be filed in a district court for the county in which the main offices of the municipality are located.

(c) A requestor may file suit for a writ of mandamus compelling a governmental body or an entity to comply with the requirements of Subchapter J.
Tex. Education Code § 54.345 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.345
§ 54.345. ASSISTANCE FOR TUITION AND FEES FOR MEMBERS OF STATE MILITARY FORCES.
Status: in_force

(a) For each semester, the adjutant general of the state military forces shall certify to institutions of higher education as described by Section 437.226, Government Code, information identifying the persons to whom the adjutant general has awarded assistance for tuition and mandatory fees under that section.

(b) An institution of higher education shall exempt a person certified by the adjutant general as described by Subsection (a) from the payment of tuition for the semester credit hours for which the person enrolls, not to exceed 12 semester credit hours. If the person is not charged tuition at the rate provided for other Texas residents, the amount of the exemption may not exceed the amount of tuition the person would be charged as a Texas resident for the number of semester credit hours for which the person enrolls, not to exceed 12 semester credit hours.

(c) An institution of higher education shall exempt a person who receives an exemption from tuition under Subsection (b) from the payment of all mandatory fees for any semester in which the person receives the tuition exemption.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 60.103 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 60 / Section 60.103
§ 60.103. BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue any type of bond, including an anticipation note or refunding bond, for any district purpose. A bond may be issued under Chapter 1371, Government Code.

(b) When authorizing the issuance of a bond, the district may also authorize the later issuance of a parity or subordinate lien bond.

(c) A district bond must:

(1) mature not later than 40 years after its date of issuance; and

(2) state on its face that the bond is not an obligation of the state.

(d) A district bond may be payable from or secured by:

(1) any source of money, including district revenue, loans, or assessments; or

(2) a lien, pledge, mortgage, or other security interest on district revenue or property.

(e) The district may use bond proceeds for any purpose, including to pay:

(1) into a reserve fund for debt service;

(2) for the acquisition, design, construction, repair, maintenance, or replacement of property, including buildings and equipment;

(3) administrative and operating expenses;

(4) all expenses incurred or that will be incurred in the issuance, sale, and delivery of the bonds;

(5) the principal of and interest on bonds; or

(6) for the operation of an agricultural enterprise.

(f) The district may contract with a bondholder to impose an assessment to pay for the operation of an agricultural enterprise.
Tex. Government Code § 437.155 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 437 / Section 437.155
§ 437.155. ACQUISITION; MANAGEMENT; PLEDGE OF RENTS, ISSUES, AND PROFITS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department by gift, lease, or purchase may acquire real property, including leasehold estates in real property, for any purpose the department considers necessary for the use of the Texas military forces.

(b) The department may acquire furniture and equipment suitable for facility purposes by gift, purchase, or construction.

(c) The department may:

(1) hold, manage, or maintain the property;

(2) after the analysis required under Section 437.163(b), if applicable, lease or sell the property; and

(3) pledge all or part of the rents, issues, and profits of the property.

(d) The department may own and operate or contract with a vendor to provide temporary lodging facilities for use of military and retired military personnel. The department shall publish information on the department's Internet website outlining the operation, use, and fee structure for temporary lodging facilities. Out of the money received for operating the temporary lodging facilities, the department may procure the necessary furnishings, goods, and services to manage and operate the temporary lodging facilities.

(e) The adjutant general, deputy adjutant general for the air, and deputy adjutant general for the army may reside in state-owned housing and are exempt from paying housing costs. The department may allocate existing department housing to other department employees who demonstrate a need based on location and job description at a rate in accordance with the General Appropriations Act.

(f) The department shall deposit proceeds from any land lease or other revenue under this section, other than daily fee deposits that qualify as unit funds, into the state treasury to the credit of the department for the use and benefit of the facilities of the Texas military forces. If any part of these funds remains unexpended and unobligated at the end of the state fiscal year, that amount is dedicated for the same purposes in the subsequent year. Money in the fund may not be diverted for any other purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8003A.0402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8003A / Section 8003A.0402
§ 8003A.0402. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8003A.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. Government Code § 443.0132 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 443 / Section 443.0132
§ 443.0132. FEE FOR USE OF GENERAL LAND OFFICE BUILDING.
Status: in_force

The board may set and collect a fee for public use of the building for special activities. The fee shall be set in an amount designed to pay for the maintenance and operation of a Capitol Complex visitors center in the building. The board shall deposit money received under this section to the credit of a separate account in the Capitol fund. Money in the account may be used only for the maintenance and operation of a Capitol Complex visitors center in the building.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9023.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9023 / Section 9023.151
§ 9023.151. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds pursuant to a board resolution for any purpose permitted to water control and improvement districts, including the acquisition by construction or otherwise of plants and improvements for storing, treating, purifying, protecting, transporting, transmitting, delivering, and disposing of, through sale or otherwise, flood, storm, flow, or underground water for lawful uses.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8476.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8476 / Section 8476.202
§ 8476.202. 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. Election Code § 52.005 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 52 / Section 52.005
§ 52.005. BALLOT CONTENT DETERMINED ACCORDING TO PRECINCT.
Status: in_force

The ballot for an election precinct may contain only those offices and propositions stating measures on which the qualified voters of the precinct are entitled to vote.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1013.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1013 / Section 1013.151
§ 1013.151. BUDGET.
Status: in_force

The board annually shall require a budget to be prepared for the next fiscal year that includes:

(1) proposed expenditures and disbursements;

(2) estimated receipts and collections; and

(3) the amount of taxes required to be imposed for the year.
Tex. Local Government Code § 318.013 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 318 / Section 318.013
§ 318.013. CONTRACTS FOR LEASE OR MANAGEMENT OF LANDMARKS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court may, on recommendation of the commission or other interested persons, contract with a private person for the lease or management of any county-owned real estate or structure that is designated by the Texas Historical Commission as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark considered worthy of preservation because of its history, culture, or architecture.

(b) The contract must be drawn in consultation with the commission and must specify the duties of the contracting party, including duties as to:

(1) maintenance and repairs;

(2) providing public access;

(3) restricting inappropriate commercial uses; and

(4) promoting preservation of the historic, cultural, or architectural aspects of the landmark.

(c) The contract may be handled in the same manner as a contract for professional services rendered to a county, such as a contract for architectural or engineering services, if the contract is with a nonprofit organization chartered in this state.

(d) The contract may be for a period of years as determined by the commissioners court.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.199 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.199
§ 361.199. MIXED FUNDING PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The commission by rule shall adopt a mixed funding program in which available money from potentially responsible parties is combined with state or federal funds to clean up a facility in a timely manner. Use of the state or federal funds in a mixed funding approach does not preclude the state or federal government from seeking recovery of its costs from nonparticipating potentially responsible parties.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8274.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8274 / Section 8274.106
§ 8274.106. NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

The board president or secretary may give notice of an election.
Tex. Government Code § 511.0104 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 511 / Section 511.0104
§ 511.0104. RULES REGARDING RESTRAINT OF PREGNANT PRISONER.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall adopt reasonable rules and procedures regarding the use of any type of restraints to control or restrict the movement of a prisoner, including a limb or other part of the prisoner, who is confirmed to be pregnant or who gave birth in the preceding 12 weeks.

(b) The rules and procedures must:

(1) prohibit the use of restraints on a prisoner described by Subsection (a) for the duration of the pregnancy and for a period of not less than 12 weeks after the prisoner gives birth unless:

(A) supervisory personnel determines:

(i) the use of restraints is necessary to prevent an immediate and credible risk that the prisoner will attempt to escape; or

(ii) the prisoner poses an immediate and serious threat to the health and safety of the prisoner, staff, or any member of the public; or

(B) a health care professional responsible for the health and safety of the prisoner determines that the use of restraints is appropriate for the health and safety of the prisoner and, if applicable, the unborn child of the prisoner;

(2) require jail staff that uses restraints as permitted under Subdivision (1) to use the least restrictive restraints necessary to prevent escape or to ensure health and safety; and

(3) notwithstanding Subdivision (1), require jail staff to, at the request of a health care professional responsible for the health and safety of the prisoner, refrain from using restraints on the prisoner or to remove the restraints.
Tex. Transportation Code § 112.001 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 112 / Section 112.001
§ 112.001. DEFINITION OF PERSON.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "person" includes a corporation, as provided by Section 312.011, Government Code; and

(2) the definition of "person" assigned by Section 311.005, Government Code, does not apply.
Tex. Occupations Code § 351.253 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 351 / Section 351.253
§ 351.253. EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT FOR THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRIST.
Status: in_force

A person must pass the examination given by the board to be licensed to practice therapeutic optometry in this state.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 200.265 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 200 / Section 200.265
§ 200.265. TERM OF PROXY.
Status: in_force

A proxy is not valid after 11 months after the date the proxy is executed unless otherwise provided by the proxy.
Tex. Election Code § 254.202 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 254 / Section 254.202
§ 254.202. FILING OF REPORT; CONTENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person shall file the report required by Section 254.201 not earlier than January 1 or later than January 15 of each year following the year in which the person files a final report under this chapter.

(b) The report shall be filed with the authority with whom the person's campaign treasurer appointment was required to be filed.

(c) The report must include:

(1) the person's full name and address;

(2) the full name and address of each person to whom a payment from unexpended political contributions was made during the previous year;

(3) the date, amount, and purpose of each payment made under Subdivision (2);

(4) the total amount of unexpended political contributions as of December 31 of the previous year; and

(5) the total amount of interest and other income earned on unexpended political contributions during the previous year.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3877.301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3877 / Section 3877.301
§ 3877.301. MEANINGS OF WORDS AND PHRASES.
Status: in_force

Words and phrases used in this subchapter that are defined by Chapters 151 and 321, Tax Code, have the meanings assigned by Chapters 151 and 321, Tax Code.
Tex. Government Code § 2155.383 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2155 / Section 2155.383
§ 2155.383. ADVANCE PAYMENTS TO STATE OR FEDERAL AGENCY.
Status: in_force

A state agency may make an advance payment to a federal or other state agency for goods purchased from the agency if an advance payment will expedite delivery of the goods.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1072.112 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1072 / Section 1072.112
§ 1072.112. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) When a person who resides in the district is admitted as a patient to a district facility, the district administrator may have an inquiry made into the financial circumstances of:

(1) the patient; and

(2) a relative of the patient who is legally responsible for the patient's support.

(b) To the extent that the patient or a relative of the patient who is legally responsible for the patient's support cannot pay for care and treatment provided by the district, the district shall supply the care and treatment without charging the patient or the patient's relative.

(c) On determining that the patient or a relative legally responsible for the patient's support can pay for all or part of the care and treatment provided by the district, the district administrator shall report that determination to the board, and the board shall issue an order directing the patient or the relative to pay the district a specified amount each week. The amount must be based on the person's ability to pay.

(d) The district administrator may collect money owed to the district from the patient's estate or from that of a relative legally responsible for the patient's support in the manner provided by law for the collection of expenses in the last illness of a deceased person.

(e) If there is a dispute relating to a person's ability to pay or if the district administrator has any doubt concerning a person's ability to pay, the board shall call witnesses, hear and resolve the question, and issue a final order. The order may be appealed to a district court in the county in which the district is located. The substantial evidence rule applies to an appeal under this subsection.