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Tex. Government Code § 813.514 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 813 / Section 813.514
§ 813.514. CREDIT PURCHASE OPTION FOR CERTAIN SERVICE.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a member who became a member before September 1, 2015.

(a-1) A member may establish service credit under this section in the employee class only for service performed during a 90-day waiting period to become a member after beginning employment or holding office. The member may establish service credit for each month of any 90-day waiting period in which the member performed service, regardless of whether the member made a contribution during the 90-day waiting period for which the member establishes service credit.

(b) A member may establish service credit under this section by depositing with the retirement system, for each month of service credit, the actuarial present value, at the time of deposit, of the additional standard retirement annuity benefits that would be attributable to the purchase of the service credit under this section based on rates and tables recommended by the retirement system's actuary and adopted by the board of trustees.

(c) After a member makes the deposits required by this section, the retirement system shall grant the member one month of equivalent membership service credit for each month of credit approved.

(d) The retirement system shall deposit the amount of the actuarial present value of the service credit purchased in the member's individual account in the employees saving account.

(e) The board of trustees may adopt rules to administer this section, including rules that impose restrictions on the application of this section as necessary to cost-effectively administer this section.

(f) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, if a member purchases service credit under this section for a month that occurred before the member's most recent date of hiring, the retirement system shall consider for purposes of this subtitle the member's date of hiring to be the first day of the month of the earliest month for which service credit is purchased under this section.

(g) The retirement system shall compute the amount of the deposit required by this section in a manner that does not result in an actuarial loss to the retirement system.
Tex. Government Code § 2001.030 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.030
§ 2001.030. STATEMENT OF REASONS FOR OR AGAINST ADOPTION.
Status: in_force

On adoption of a rule, a state agency, if requested to do so by an interested person either before adoption or not later than the 30th day after the date of adoption, shall issue a concise statement of the principal reasons for and against its adoption. The agency shall include in the statement its reasons for overruling the considerations urged against adoption.
Tex. Utilities Code § 65.205 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 65 / Section 65.205
§ 65.205. MAINTENANCE OF REDUCTION OR PARITY.
Status: in_force

(a) After a deregulated or transitioning company reduces the company's rates under this subchapter, the company may not increase those rates above the applicable rates prescribed by this subchapter.

(b) If a transitioning company's federal per minute of use switched access rates are reduced, the company shall reduce the company's per minute of use switched access rates to not more than the applicable rates prescribed by this subchapter.

(c) Notwithstanding Subsections (a) and (b), a deregulated or transitioning company may decrease the company's per minute of use switched access rates to amounts that are less than the applicable rates prescribed by this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1008.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1008 / Section 1008.051
§ 1008.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERM.
Status: in_force

(a) The board consists of seven directors elected from the district at large.

(b) The board shall declare the results of the election.

(c) Directors serve staggered two-year terms unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code.
Tex. Education Code § 55.17721 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 55 / Section 55.17721
§ 55.17721. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON.
Status: repealed

(a) In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter and subject to the other provisions of this section, the board of regents of The University of Texas System may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property, buildings, structures, facilities, roads, or related infrastructure for The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston for any purpose reasonably necessary to assist the institution to recover from any damage or other impact caused by Hurricane Ike, to be financed by the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter, including bonds issued in accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program and secured as provided by that program, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $150 million.

(b) The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of the bonds authorized by this section all or any part of the revenue funds of an institution, branch, or entity of The University of Texas System, including student tuition charges. The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.

(c) If sufficient funds are not available to the board to meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer funds among institutions, branches, and entities of The University of Texas System to ensure the most equitable and efficient allocation of available resources for each institution, branch, or entity to carry out its duties and purposes.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 917 , Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 917 , Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8393.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8393 / Section 8393.001
§ 8393.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Director" means a member of the board.

(3) "District" means the Pine Bough Public Utility District.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 46C.261 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 46C / Section 46C.261
§ 46C.261. RENEWAL OF ORDERS FOR INPATIENT COMMITMENT OR OUTPATIENT OR COMMUNITY-BASED TREATMENT AND SUPERVISION.
Status: in_force

(a) A court that orders an acquitted person committed to inpatient treatment or orders outpatient or community-based treatment and supervision annually shall determine whether to renew the order.

(b) Not later than the 30th day before the date an order is scheduled to expire, the institution to which a person is committed, the person responsible for providing outpatient or community-based treatment and supervision, or the attorney representing the state may file a request that the order be renewed. The request must explain in detail the reasons why the person requests renewal under this article. A request to renew an order committing the person to inpatient treatment must also explain in detail why outpatient or community-based treatment and supervision is not appropriate.

(c) The request for renewal must be accompanied by a certificate of medical examination for mental illness signed by a physician who examined the person during the 30-day period preceding the date on which the request is filed.

(d) On the filing of a request for renewal under this article, the court shall:

(1) set the matter for a hearing; and

(2) appoint an attorney to represent the person.

(e) The court shall act on the request for renewal before the order expires.

(f) If a hearing is held, the person may be transferred from the facility to which the acquitted person was committed to a jail for purposes of participating in the hearing only if necessary but not earlier than 72 hours before the hearing begins. If the order is renewed, the person shall be transferred back to the facility immediately on renewal of the order.

(g) If no objection is made, the court may admit into evidence the certificate of medical examination for mental illness. Admitted certificates constitute competent medical or psychiatric testimony, and the court may make its findings solely from the certificate and the detailed request for renewal.

(h) A court shall renew the order only if the court finds that the party who requested the renewal has established by clear and convincing evidence that continued mandatory supervision and treatment are appropriate. A renewed order authorizes continued inpatient commitment or outpatient or community-based treatment and supervision for not more than one year.

(i) The court, on application for renewal of an order for inpatient or residential care services, may modify the order to provide for outpatient or community-based treatment and supervision if the court finds the acquitted person has established by a preponderance of the evidence that treatment and supervision can be safely and effectively provided as outpatient or community-based treatment and supervision.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 12A.002 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 12A / Section 12A.002
§ 12A.002. CEASE AND DESIST ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) If it appears to the commissioner that a person who is not licensed by the department is violating a statute or rule that requires the person to hold a license issued by the department or a statute or rule relating to an activity regulated by the department, the commissioner after notice and opportunity for a hearing may issue a cease and desist order prohibiting the person from engaging in the activity.

(b) A violation of an order under this section constitutes grounds for imposing an administrative penalty.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 58.058 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 58 / Section 58.058
§ 58.058. EXCLUSION FROM PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAM; WITHDRAWAL.
Status: in_force

(a) A participant may be excluded from participation in the program if:

(1) mail forwarded to the participant by the attorney general is returned undeliverable on at least four occasions;

(2) the participant changes the participant's true residential address as provided in the application filed under Article 58.054(2)(A) and does not notify the attorney general of the change at least 10 days before the date of the change; or

(3) the participant changes the participant's name.

(b) A participant may withdraw from the program by notifying the attorney general in writing of the withdrawal.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1151.104 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1151 / Section 1151.104
§ 1151.104. ENFORCEMENT OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

The department may ensure strict compliance with and enforce this chapter.
Tex. Education Code § 62.142 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 62 / Section 62.142
§ 62.142. DEFINITIONS.
Status: repealed

In this subchapter:

(1) "Eligible institution" means a general academic teaching institution that is eligible to receive distributions of money under this subchapter.

(2) Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1004 (H.B. 1595), Sec. 20(3), eff. January 1, 2024.

(3) "Fund" means the Texas University Fund.

(4) "General academic teaching institution" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.

(5) "Trust company" means the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 20.031 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 20 / Section 20.031
§ 20.031. REQUESTING SECURITY ALERT.
Status: in_force

On a request in writing or by telephone and with proper identification provided by a consumer, a consumer reporting agency shall place a security alert on the consumer's consumer file not later than 24 hours after the date the agency receives the request. The security alert must remain in effect for not less than 45 days after the date the agency places the security alert on the file. There is no limit on the number of security alerts a consumer may request. At the end of a 45-day security alert, on request in writing or by telephone and with proper identification provided by the consumer, the agency shall provide the consumer with a copy of the consumer's file. A consumer may include with the security alert request a telephone number to be used by persons to verify the consumer's identity before entering into a transaction with the consumer.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8135.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8135 / Section 8135.052
§ 8135.052. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

On the uniform election date in May of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3958.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3958 / Section 3958.155
§ 3958.155. TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district may designate reinvestment zones and may grant abatements of a tax or assessment on property in the zones.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 38.21 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 38 / Section 38.21
§ 38.21. STATEMENT.
Status: in_force

A statement of an accused may be used in evidence against him if it appears that the same was freely and voluntarily made without compulsion or persuasion, under the rules hereafter prescribed.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1054.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1054 / Section 1054.154
§ 1054.154. RESTRICTION ON EXPENDITURES.
Status: in_force

Money may be spent only for an expense included in the budget or an amendment to the budget.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3864.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3864 / Section 3864.109
§ 3864.109. PARKING FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain parking facilities or a system of parking facilities, including lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for parking motor vehicles off the streets and related appurtenances.

(b) The district's parking facilities serve the public purposes of the district and are owned, used, and held for a public purpose even if leased or operated by a private entity for a term of years.

(c) The district's parking facilities are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(d) The development and operation of the district's parking facilities may be considered an economic development program.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3842.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3842 / Section 3842.154
§ 3842.154. METHOD OF NOTICE FOR HEARING.
Status: in_force

The district may mail the notice required by Section 375.115(c), Local Government Code, by certified United States mail or an equivalent service that can provide a record of mailing or other delivery.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 7.09 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 403 / Section 7.09
§ 7.09.
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.09. The host state legislature, with the approval of the governor, shall have the right and authority, without the consent of the nonhost party states, to modify the provisions contained in Section 3.04(11) of Article III to comply with Section 402.219(c)(1), Texas Health and Safety Code, as long as the modification does not impair the rights of the initial nonhost party states.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1027.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1027 / Section 1027.053
§ 1027.053. NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) At least 35 days before the date of an election of directors, notice of the election shall be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the district.

(b) The election notice shall state:

(1) the purpose of the election;

(2) the date of the election; and

(3) the location of the polling places.
Tex. Tax Code § 155.048 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 155 / Section 155.048
§ 155.048. ISSUANCE OF PERMITS.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller shall issue a permit to a distributor, wholesaler, bonded agent, interstate warehouse, manufacturer, importer, or retailer if the comptroller:

(1) has received an application and fee, if required;

(2) does not reject the application and deny the permit under Section 155.0481; and

(3) determines that issuing the permit will not jeopardize the administration and enforcement of this chapter.

(b) The permit shall be issued for a designated place of business, except as provided by Section 155.053.

(c) The permits are nonassignable.

(d) The permit must indicate the type of permit that it is and authorize the sale of tobacco products in this state, except as provided by Section 155.0415(j). The permit must show that it is revocable and shall be forfeited or suspended if the conditions of issuance, provisions of this chapter, or rules of the comptroller are violated.
Tex. Election Code § 213.055 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 213 / Section 213.055
§ 213.055. SUPERVISOR'S REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) As soon as practicable after receiving the recount committee's report, the recount supervisor shall prepare and sign a report of the vote count by precinct in the supervisor's jurisdiction, using the recount committee's report for the precincts recounted and the original precinct election returns for the precincts not recounted.

(b) The report prepared under this section is the official statement of the vote count in the local canvassing authority's jurisdiction.

(c) On completion of the report required by this section, the recount supervisor shall deliver one copy to the recount coordinator and one copy to the general custodian of election records. The copies shall be preserved for the period for preserving the precinct election records.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7973A.0104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7973A / Section 7973A.0104
§ 7973A.0104. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 7973A.0103 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district as required by applicable law.
Tex. Government Code § 54.102 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.102
§ 54.102. JURISDICTION.
Status: in_force

A master appointed under this subchapter has concurrent jurisdiction with the judges of the justice of the peace courts of Bell County over cases involving truant conduct in accordance with Section 65.004, Family Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3975.0312 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3975 / Section 3975.0312
§ 3975.0312. PARKING FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain parking facilities or a system of parking facilities, including lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for parking motor vehicles off the streets and related appurtenances.

(b) The district's parking facilities serve the public purposes of the district and are owned, used, and held for a public purpose even if leased or operated by a private entity for a term of years.

(c) The district's parking facilities are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(d) The development and operation of the district's parking facilities may be considered an economic development program.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2052.051 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2052 / Section 2052.051
§ 2052.051. ADMINISTRATION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

The department shall administer this chapter.
Tex. Family Code § 54.0404 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 54 / Section 54.0404
§ 54.0404.
Status: repealed

Sec. 54.0404. ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF CERTAIN VISUAL MATERIAL DEPICTING MINOR: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. (a) If a child is found to have engaged in conduct indicating a need for supervision described by Section 51.03(b)(6), the juvenile court may enter an order requiring the child to attend and successfully complete an educational program described by Section 37.218, Education Code, or another equivalent educational program.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 256 (S.B. 1612), Sec. 27(a)(5), eff. September 1, 2023.
Tex. Local Government Code § 143.055 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 143 / Section 143.055
§ 143.055. UNCOMPENSATED DUTY OF POLICE OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section does not apply to a municipality with a population of 1.5 million or more.

(b) In this section, "uncompensated duty" means days of police work without pay that are in addition to regular or normal work days.

(c) The head of the police department may assign a police officer under his jurisdiction or supervision to uncompensated duty. The department head may not impose uncompensated duty unless the police officer agrees to accept the duty. If the police officer agrees to accept uncompensated duty, the department head shall give the person a written statement that specifies the date or dates on which the person will perform uncompensated duty.

(d) Uncompensated duty may be in place of or in combination with a period of disciplinary suspension without pay. If uncompensated duty is combined with a disciplinary suspension, the total number of uncompensated days may not exceed 15.

(e) A police officer may not earn or accrue any wage, salary, or benefit arising from length of service while the person is suspended or performing uncompensated duty. The days on which a police officer performs assigned uncompensated duty may not be taken into consideration in determining eligibility for a promotional examination. A disciplinary suspension does not constitute a break in a continuous position or in service in the department in determining eligibility for a promotional examination.

(f) Except as provided by this section, a police officer who performs assigned uncompensated duty retains all rights and privileges of the person's position in the police department and of the person's employment by the municipality.
Tex. Education Code § 74.701 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 74 / Section 74.701
§ 74.701. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH CENTER.
Status: in_force

The board of regents of The University of Texas System shall establish and operate a multi-institution center in the city of Laredo if:

(1) a public or private entity offers the board of regents sufficient land in that city to construct a center; and

(2) public or private entities agree to provide funds necessary to construct an administrative building for the center.