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Tex. Finance Code § 341.301 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 341 / Section 341.301
§ 341.301. INFORMATION ABOUT ADVERTISERS.
Status: in_force

(a) In each advertisement that purports to offer credit regulated by this subtitle, Subtitle C, or Chapter 394, the advertiser shall disclose the legal or registered name of the advertiser and:

(1) shall disclose the street address of the advertiser's place of business unless the advertisement:

(A) is located on the premises of the advertiser's place of business; or

(B) is broadcast by radio or television; or

(2) if the advertisement is broadcast by radio or television, shall:

(A) disclose the telephone number of the advertiser; and

(B) comply with the applicable disclosure requirements of Regulation Z (12 C.F.R. Parts 226 and 1026).

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) a federally insured depository institution; or

(2) a person engaged in interstate commerce who advertises under a generally recognized trade name, abbreviated form of a trade name, or logo.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 436.105 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 436 / Section 436.105
§ 436.105. TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

Following initial refrigeration after unloading from a harvest boat, molluscan shellfish shall be refrigerated in air temperatures at or below 45 degrees Fahrenheit at all times except during transfer from one storage area or transportation vehicle to another. Except for an immediate transfer, molluscan shellfish may not remain unrefrigerated during transfer from one storage area or transportation vehicle to another.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7998.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7998 / Section 7998.151
§ 7998.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 7998.153.

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

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7947A.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7947A / Section 7947A.0503
§ 7947A.0503. 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 § 1121.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1121 / Section 1121.002
§ 1121.002. DISTRICT AUTHORIZATION.
Status: in_force

The Cameron County Healthcare District may be created and, if created, operates and is financed as a hospital district as provided by Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution, and by this chapter.
Tex. Education Code § 132.202 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 132 / Section 132.202
§ 132.202. REQUIRED POSTING BY CERTAIN SCHOOLS OR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS NOT OPERATING IN THIS STATE.
Status: in_force

A school or educational institution described by Section 132.001(1)(B) shall post a conspicuous notice on the home page of its website stating:

(1) that the career school or college is not regulated in Texas under this chapter;

(2) the name of any regulatory agencies that approve and regulate the school's programs in the state where the school is physically located and in which it has legal authorization to operate; and

(3) how to file complaints or make other contact with applicable regulatory agencies.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8509.0313 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8509 / Section 8509.0313
§ 8509.0313. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue refunding bonds to refund outstanding bonds issued under this subchapter and interest on those bonds.

(b) Refunding bonds may:

(1) be issued to refund bonds of more than one series;

(2) combine the pledges for the outstanding bonds for the security of the refunding bonds; or

(3) be secured by a pledge of other or additional revenue or mortgage liens.

(c) The provisions of this subchapter regarding the issuance of other bonds, their security, and the remedies of the holders apply to refunding bonds.

(d) The comptroller shall register the refunding bonds on surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.

(e) Instead of issuing bonds to be registered on the surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded, the district, in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the refunding bonds, may provide for the sale of the refunding bonds and the deposit of the proceeds in a bank at which the bonds to be refunded are payable. In that case, the refunding bonds may be issued in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds to be refunded to their option date or maturity date, and the comptroller shall register the refunding bonds without the surrender and cancellation of the bonds to be refunded.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3879.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3879 / Section 3879.201
§ 3879.201. DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.
Status: in_force

The board by resolution shall establish the number of directors' signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of the district's money.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 42.047 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 42 / Section 42.047
§ 42.047. CONSULTATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall offer consultation to potential applicants, applicants, and license, listing, registration, and certification holders about meeting and maintaining standards for licensing, listing, registration, and certification and achieving programs of excellence in child care.

(b) The department shall offer consultation to prospective and actual users of facilities or homes.
Tex. Transportation Code § 683.077 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 683 / Section 683.077
§ 683.077. INAPPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) Procedures adopted under Section 683.074 or 683.0765 may not apply to a vehicle or vehicle part:

(1) that is completely enclosed in a building in a lawful manner and is not visible from the street or other public or private property; or

(2) that is stored or parked in a lawful manner on private property in connection with the business of a licensed vehicle dealer or junkyard, or that is an antique or special interest vehicle stored by a motor vehicle collector on the collector's property, if the vehicle or part and the outdoor storage area, if any, are:

(A) maintained in an orderly manner;

(B) not a health hazard; and

(C) screened from ordinary public view by appropriate means, including a fence, rapidly growing trees, or shrubbery.

(b) In this section:

(1) "Antique vehicle" means a passenger car or truck that is at least 25 years old.

(2) "Motor vehicle collector" means a person who:

(A) owns one or more antique or special interest vehicles; and

(B) acquires, collects, or disposes of an antique or special interest vehicle or part of an antique or special interest vehicle for personal use to restore and preserve an antique or special interest vehicle for historic interest.

(3) "Special interest vehicle" means a motor vehicle of any age that has not been changed from original manufacturer's specifications and, because of its historic interest, is being preserved by a hobbyist.
Tex. Utilities Code § 101.005 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 101 / Section 101.005
§ 101.005. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE.
Status: in_force

Chapter 2001, Government Code, applies to a proceeding under this subtitle except to the extent inconsistent with this subtitle.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1576.010 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1576 / Section 1576.010
§ 1576.010. GROUP LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PROGRAM FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) The group long-term care insurance program fund is a trust fund with the comptroller.

(b) The trustee shall administer the fund on behalf of the participants in the plan of insurance coverage provided under this chapter.

(c) The following shall be credited to the fund:

(1) money recovered under contracts for providing insurance coverage under this chapter; and

(2) investment and depository income.
Tex. Labor Code § 401.026 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 401 / Section 401.026
§ 401.026. APPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONNEL.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this subtitle, the travel of a firefighter, peace officer, or emergency medical personnel en route to an emergency call is considered to be in the course and scope of the firefighter's, peace officer's, or emergency medical personnel's employment.
Tex. Government Code § 855.316 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 855 / Section 855.316
§ 855.316. INTEREST RATES AND CREDITING.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless this subtitle expressly specifies another rate of interest, for periods after December 31, 2008, the rate of interest is five percent compounded annually, plus any other amounts the board of trustees is expressly authorized to provide. Notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter, the interest credited to a member's individual account in a calendar year may not be less than five percent.

(b) Effective as of December 31 of each year, the board of trustees shall credit interest on the accumulated contributions in a member's individual account as of January 1 of that year in accordance with Subsection (a) and Section 855.306.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3921.205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3921 / Section 3921.205
§ 3921.205. 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 annual ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, for each year that 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. Transportation Code § 504.3015 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 504 / Section 504.3015
§ 504.3015. FEES FOR MILITARY SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES.
Status: in_force

(a) A person applying for a set of license plates under this subchapter shall pay the registration fee required under Chapter 502, except that one set of license plates shall be issued without the payment of the registration fee under:

(1) Section 504.308;

(2) Section 504.310(b);

(3) Section 504.315, other than Subsections (c) and (q) of that section; and

(4) Section 504.319.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, there is no additional fee for a specialty license plate issued under this subchapter.

(c) A surviving spouse applying for a set of license plates under Section 504.302 shall pay the fees required for the type of license plate for which the surviving spouse is eligible.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8046.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8046 / Section 8046.0105
§ 8046.0105. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Education Code § 55.1768 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 55 / Section 55.1768
§ 55.1768. STEPHEN F.
Status: in_force

AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY; ADDITIONAL BONDS. (a) In addition to the other authority granted under this subchapter, the board of regents of Stephen F. Austin State University may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property, buildings, structures, facilities, roads, or related infrastructure for the expansion of the school of nursing facilities at Stephen F. Austin State University, to be financed by the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $13 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 Stephen F. Austin State University, 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) Any portion of the proceeds of bonds authorized by this section that is not required for the specified project for which the bonds are authorized may be used to renovate existing structures and facilities at the institution.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 174.007 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 174 / Section 174.007
§ 174.007. REQUIREMENTS FOR GENOMIC INFORMATION STORAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) A medical facility, research facility, company, or nonprofit organization subject to this chapter may not store any genome sequencing data of a resident of this state at a location within the borders of a country that is a foreign adversary.

(b) A medical facility, research facility, company, or nonprofit organization subject to this chapter that stores genome sequencing data of residents of this state, including storage of genome sequencing data through a contract with a third-party data storage company, shall ensure the security of the genome sequencing data using reasonable encryption methods, restriction on access, and other cybersecurity best practices.

(c) A medical facility, research facility, company, or nonprofit organization subject to this chapter shall ensure genome sequencing data of residents of this state, other than open data, is inaccessible to any person located within the borders of a country that is a foreign adversary.

(d) This section does not apply to the storage of genome sequencing data by a medical facility, research facility, company, or nonprofit organization subject to this chapter that is collected as part of a clinical trial or other biomedical research study subject to, or conducted in accordance with, 28 C.F.R. Part 202.
Tex. Tax Code § 152.101 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 152 / Section 152.101
§ 152.101. PENALTY FOR SIGNING FALSE STATEMENT OR CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person signs a joint statement required by Section 152.062 or a certificate required by Section 152.092(b) and knows that it is false in any material fact.

(b) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree.
Tex. Water Code § 55.163 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 55 / Section 55.163
§ 55.163.
Status: in_force

Sec. 55.163. IMPROVEMENTS: PURCHASE OR CONSTRUCTION. A district may purchase or construct improvements and facilities necessary for irrigation of land in the district, and if operating under Article XVI, Section 59, of the Texas Constitution, improvements and facilities necessary to supply, deliver, and sell water for domestic, power, and commercial purposes.
Tex. Government Code § 417.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 417 / Section 417.003
§ 417.003. STATUS AS STATE-COMMISSIONED OFFICER.
Status: in_force

The state fire marshal is a state-commissioned officer and functions in that capacity subject to rules of the commissioner.
Tex. Government Code § 617.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 617 / Section 617.004
§ 617.004. RIGHT TO WORK.
Status: in_force

An individual may not be denied public employment because of the individual's membership or nonmembership in a labor organization.
Tex. Water Code § 37.011 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 37 / Section 37.011
§ 37.011. COMPLAINTS.
Status: in_force

The commission shall prepare and make available to the public information describing the procedures by which a person may submit licensing and registration complaints to the commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3944.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3944 / Section 3944.001
§ 3944.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "County" means Brazoria County.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Brazoria County Management District No. 1.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 89.051 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 89 / Section 89.051
§ 89.051. RULEMAKING.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall adopt rules as necessary to regulate and monitor inactive wells under this chapter.

(b) In adopting rules under this section, the commission shall consider:

(1) the risk to public safety or the environment;

(2) wellbore and wellhead integrity, including the ability to monitor casing pressure; and

(3) regional risk considerations, including penetration of corrosive or over-pressured formations and completion in zones containing hydrogen sulfide.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3855.206 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3855 / Section 3855.206
§ 3855.206. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 8233.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8233 / Section 8233.003
§ 8233.003. CONFIRMATION ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The board shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Government Code § 815.308 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 815 / Section 815.308
§ 815.308. CASH ON HAND.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees shall keep a sufficient amount of cash on hand to make payments as they become due each year under the retirement system.

(b) The amount of cash on hand may not exceed 10 percent of the total amount in the funds of the retirement system on deposit with the comptroller, excluding the assets of the law enforcement and custodial officer supplemental retirement fund.
Tex. Government Code § 2204.705 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2204 / Section 2204.705
§ 2204.705. REVERSION TO STATE ON NONUSE.
Status: in_force

If the United States no longer uses the area described by Section 2204.701 for a purpose described by Section 2204.701 or fails to maintain or to have maintained at any time the facilities described by Section 2204.701, the easement granted under this subchapter terminates and reverts to the state.
Tex. Occupations Code § 264.007 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 264 / Section 264.007
§ 264.007.
Status: in_force

Sec. 264.007. OPTIONS FOLLOWING DECISION: PAY OR APPEAL. (a) Not later than the 30th day after the date the board's order becomes final, the person shall:

(1) pay the administrative penalty;

(2) pay the penalty and file a petition for judicial review contesting the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both; or

(3) without paying the penalty, file a petition for judicial review contesting the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both.

(b) Within the 30-day period, a person who acts under Subsection (a)(3) may:

(1) stay enforcement of the penalty by:

(A) paying the penalty to the court for placement in an escrow account; or

(B) giving to the court a supersedeas bond that is approved by the court and that is:

(i) for the amount of the penalty; and

(ii) effective until judicial review of the board's order is final; or

(2) request the court to stay enforcement of the penalty by:

(A) filing with the court a sworn affidavit of the person stating that the person is financially unable to pay the penalty and is financially unable to give the supersedeas bond; and

(B) giving a copy of the affidavit to the executive director by certified mail.

(c) On receipt of a copy of an affidavit under Subsection (b)(2), the executive director may file with the court a contest to the affidavit not later than the fifth day after the date the copy is received.

(d) The court shall hold a hearing on the facts alleged in the affidavit as soon as practicable and shall stay the enforcement of the penalty on finding that the alleged facts are true. The person who files an affidavit has the burden of proving that the person is financially unable to pay the penalty and to give a supersedeas bond.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8190.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8190 / Section 8190.101
§ 8190.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 1.09 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 1 / Section 1.09
§ 1.09. REFERENCES TO CERTAIN TERMS.
Status: in_force

A reference in this code to:

(1) "Ale," "beer," or "malt liquor" means a malt beverage.

(2) "Brewer's permit" or "manufacturer's license" means a brewer's license.

(3) "Nonresident brewer's permit" or "nonresident manufacturer's license" means a nonresident brewer's license.

(4) "Wine and beer retailer's off-premise permit" means a wine and malt beverage retailer's off-premise permit.

(5) "Wine and beer retailer's permit" means a wine and malt beverage retailer's permit.
Tex. Family Code § 263.4011 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 263 / Section 263.4011
§ 263.4011. RENDERING FINAL ORDER; EXTENSION.
Status: in_force

(a) On timely commencement of the trial on the merits under Section 263.401, the court shall render a final order not later than the 90th day after the date the trial commences.

(b) The 90-day period for rendering a final order under Subsection (a) is not tolled for any recess during the trial.

(c) The court may extend the 90-day period under Subsection (a) for the period the court determines necessary if, after a hearing, the court finds good cause for the extension. If the court grants a good cause extension under this subsection, the court shall render a written order specifying:

(1) the grounds on which the extension is granted; and

(2) the length of the extension.

(d) A party may file a mandamus proceeding if the court fails to render a final order within the time required by this section.
Tex. Government Code § 29.101 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 29 / Section 29.101
§ 29.101.
Status: in_force

Sec. 29.101. MUNICIPALITY OF MORE THAN 250,000. (a) A municipality with a population of more than 250,000 may by ordinance establish two municipal courts. With the confirmation of the governing body of the municipality, the mayor may appoint two or more judges for the courts and may designate the seniority of the judges.

(b) Either or both of 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) The municipality by ordinance may 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 either of the courts are governed by general law applicable to municipal courts.

(f) This section supersedes any municipal charter provision that conflicts with this section.