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Tex. Agriculture Code § 62.0026 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 62 / Section 62.0026
§ 62.0026. SEPARATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES.
Status: in_force

The board shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policymaking responsibilities of the board and the management responsibilities of the commissioner and the staff of the department.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1115.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1115 / Section 1115.101
§ 1115.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.
Status: in_force

The district has full responsibility for operating all hospital facilities for providing medical and hospital care for the district's needy inhabitants.
Tex. Government Code § 606.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 606 / Section 606.001
§ 606.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Social security coverage" means federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits under 42 U.S.C. Chapter 7, Subchapter II.

(2) "Federal Insurance Contributions Act" means 26 U.S.C. Chapter 21.

(3) "Political subdivision" includes:

(A) a county;

(B) a municipality; or

(C) an instrumentality of the state, of another political subdivision, or of the state and another political subdivision:

(i) that is a juristic entity that is legally separate and distinct from the state or political subdivision; and

(ii) whose employees are not employees of the state or political subdivision.

(4) "Retirement system" means the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

(5) "Secretary" means the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services or an individual designated by the secretary to administer coverage of the Social Security Act to employees of a state and its political subdivisions.

(6) "Social Security Act" means Chapter 7, Title 42, United States Code (42 U.S.C. Section 301 et seq.), including regulations and requirements adopted under that chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 1433.042 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1433 / Section 1433.042
§ 1433.042. REGULATION OF LEASES.
Status: in_force

The department by rule shall adopt minimum standards for lease agreements and guidelines relating to financial responsibilities of the lessee and any ultimate lessee.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.0371 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.0371
§ 152.0371. CAMERON COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The juvenile board of Cameron County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Cameron County, and the judge of each county court at law.

(b) The commissioners court shall pay the members of the juvenile board additional annual compensation of $4,500, payable in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county. The commissioners court shall pay the members an additional $75 per month for performing the additional duties prescribed by Sections 152.0372 and 152.0373.

(c) The juvenile board shall hold meetings at least once every three months in accordance with board rules.

(d) The board shall keep records as required by law and board rules.

(e) A juvenile probation officer shall take the oath of office when appointed and the oath and the fact of the appointment shall be filed with the county clerk.

(f) The juvenile board may require a juvenile probation officer or facility superintendent to obtain a surety or personal bond in an amount determined by the board and conditioned on the faithful performance of the person's duties.

(g) The juvenile board may suspend or remove a juvenile probation officer at any time for good cause. The chief probation officer, with the approval of the board, may suspend or remove an assistant probation officer for good cause after the assistant is notified and afforded an opportunity to appear before the board.

(h) Sections 152.0002, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Cameron County.
Tex. Government Code § 54.2705 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.2705
§ 54.2705. POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioners Court of Grayson County shall establish the powers and duties of a magistrate appointed under this subchapter. Except as otherwise provided by the commissioners court, a magistrate has the powers of a magistrate under the Code of Criminal Procedure and other laws of this state and may administer an oath for any purpose.

(b) A magistrate shall give preference to performing the duties of a magistrate under Article 15.17, Code of Criminal Procedure.

(c) The commissioners court may designate one or more magistrates to hold regular hearings to:

(1) give admonishments;

(2) set and review bail and conditions of release;

(3) appoint legal counsel; and

(4) determine other routine matters relating to preindictment or pending cases within those courts' jurisdiction.

(d) In the hearings described by Subsection (c), a magistrate shall give preference to the case of an individual held in county jail.

(e) A magistrate may inquire into a defendant's intended plea to the charge and set the case for an appropriate hearing before a judge or master.
Tex. Tax Code § 191.102 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 191 / Section 191.102
§ 191.102. DISPLAY OF PERMIT; PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person, without displaying the receipt for the tax imposed by this chapter, engages in a business taxed under this chapter.

(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $50.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3862.059 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3862 / Section 3862.059
§ 3862.059. LIABILITY INSURANCE.
Status: in_force

The district may obtain and pay for comprehensive general liability insurance coverage from a commercial insurance company or other source that protects and insures a director against personal liability and from all claims relating to:

(1) actions taken by the director in the director's capacity as a member of the board;

(2) actions and activities taken by the district; or

(3) the actions of others acting on behalf of the district.
Tex. Government Code § 466.359 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 466 / Section 466.359
§ 466.359. COMPENSATION OF SALES AGENT FOR PURPOSES OF CONTRACTUAL RENTAL PAYMENT.
Status: in_force

If a sales agent's rental payments for premises are contractually computed in whole or in part on the basis of a percentage of the lessee's retail sales and if the computation of the lessee's rental payment is not explicitly defined to include sales of tickets in a state-operated lottery, the compensation received by the sales agent from the lottery is considered to be the net amount of the lessee's retail sales of tickets for the purpose of computing the rental payment.
Tex. Government Code § 30.00465 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.00465
§ 30.00465. CLERK; OTHER PERSONNEL.
Status: repealed

(a) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(11), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

(b) The governing body of the city shall provide deputy clerks, warrant officers, and other personnel, including at least one bailiff for each court, as needed for the proper operation of the courts.

(c) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 691, Sec. 139(11), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Tex. Property Code § 67.012 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 67 / Section 67.012
§ 67.012. PAYMENT DISPUTES.
Status: in_force

In the case of a payment dispute between an operator and another interest owner, a good-faith tender of money in satisfaction of a debt or security interest by one person operates as a tender of the money to both if tender is made:

(1) to the person who the operator and other interest owner jointly directed the first purchaser in writing to pay;

(2) to a person who otherwise shows the person is entitled to the money; or

(3) to a court of competent jurisdiction in the event of litigation or bankruptcy.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 43.002 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 43 / Section 43.002
§ 43.002. SUIT ON ACCRUED RIGHT OF ACTION.
Status: in_force

(a) When a right of action accrues on a contract for the payment of money or performance of an act, a surety on the contract may, by written notice, require the obligee to without delay bring a suit on the contract.

(b) A surety who provides notice to an obligee under Subsection (a) is discharged from all liability on the contract if the obligee:

(1) is not under a legal disability; and

(2) does not:

(A) bring a suit on the contract during:

(i) the first term of court after receipt of the notice; or

(ii) the second term of court if good cause is shown for the delay; or

(B) prosecute the suit to judgment and execution.
Tex. Tax Code § 42.41 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 42 / Section 42.41
§ 42.41. CORRECTION OF ROLLS.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 45th day after the date an appeal is finally determined, the chief appraiser shall:

(1) correct the appraisal roll and other appropriate records as necessary to reflect the final determination of the appeal; and

(2) certify the change to the assessor for each affected taxing unit.

(b) The assessor for each affected taxing unit shall correct the tax roll and other appropriate records for which the assessor is responsible.

(c) A chief appraiser is irrebutably presumed to have complied with Subsection (a)(2).
Tex. Local Government Code § 72.009 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 72 / Section 72.009
§ 72.009. SUIT TO ESTABLISH BOUNDARIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A county may bring suit against an adjacent county to establish the common boundary line. The suit must be brought in the district court of a county in an adjoining judicial district whose boundaries are not affected by the suit and whose county seat is closest to the county seat of the county that brings the suit. The court shall try the suit in the same manner in which it tries other suits.

(b) The district court has jurisdiction to determine where the boundary line is located and may order the line to be re-marked and resurveyed. The line established by the district court shall be treated as the true boundary between the counties unless the court determines that the line in question was established under prior law. If the district court determines that the boundary line has been established under prior law, the court shall declare that line to be the true boundary between the counties and shall have that line resurveyed and established as the boundary.

(c) The commissioner of the General Land Office may not mark a contested county line on the maps maintained by the land office until a certified copy of the final judgment is filed in the land office with a certified copy of the field notes of the boundary line established by the judgment.

(d) The remedy provided by this section is in addition to any other remedy prescribed by this chapter.
Tex. Election Code § 501.034 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 501 / Section 501.034
§ 501.034. ISSUES TO APPEAR IN ORDER FOR ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The election order must state in its heading and text whether the local option election to be held is for the purpose of prohibiting or legalizing the sale of the alcoholic beverages set out in the issue recited in the application and petition.

(b) The order must state the issue to be voted on in the election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9015.354 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9015 / Section 9015.354
§ 9015.354. ELECTION FOR BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds, other than refunding bonds, payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes may not be issued unless authorized by a majority of the authority voters voting at an election.

(b) The board may order an election under this section without a petition. The order must specify:

(1) the time and places at which the election will be held;

(2) the purpose for which the bonds will be issued;

(3) the maximum amount of the bonds;

(4) the maximum maturity of the bonds;

(5) the form of the ballot; and

(6) the presiding judge for each voting place.

(c) Notice of the election must be given by publishing a substantial copy of the order calling the election in a newspaper of general circulation in the authority. The notice must be published on the same day in each of two consecutive weeks. The first publication must be not later than the 14th day before the date of the election. If a newspaper of general circulation is not published in the authority, notice must be given by posting a copy of the resolution in three public places in the authority.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 86.041 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 86 / Section 86.041
§ 86.041. IN GENERAL.
Status: in_force

The commission has broad discretion in administering the provisions of this chapter and may adopt any rule or order in the manner provided by law that it finds necessary to effectuate the provisions and purposes of this chapter.
Tex. Education Code § 61.318 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.318
§ 61.318. INJUNCTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may report information concerning a possible violation of this subchapter to the attorney general. The attorney general shall make the necessary investigations and shall bring suit to enjoin any violation of this subchapter.

(b) An action for an injunction under this section shall be brought in a district court in Travis County.
Tex. Government Code § 508.226 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 508 / Section 508.226
§ 508.226. ORCHIECTOMY AS CONDITION PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A parole panel may not require an inmate to undergo an orchiectomy as a condition of release on parole or to mandatory supervision.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1702.029 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1702 / Section 1702.029
§ 1702.029. MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

The committee shall meet at least quarterly.
Tex. Local Government Code § 363.152 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 363 / Section 363.152
§ 363.152. COORDINATION; EVALUATION; GRANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district shall coordinate its efforts with the local community justice council in developing its crime control and crime prevention program.

(b) The district shall fund an annual evaluation program to study the impact, efficiency, and effectiveness of new or expanded crime control and crime prevention programs.

(c) The board may seek the assistance of the Office of State-Federal Relations in identifying and applying for federal grants for criminal justice programs. The board shall notify the appropriate council of government of any intent to submit applications for federal funds and for inclusion in the regional criminal justice planning process.

(d) The district may apply for and receive grants for criminal and juvenile justice programs from the criminal justice division in the governor's office.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2207.252 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2207 / Section 2207.252
§ 2207.252. TERMS; VACANCY.
Status: in_force

(a) Board members serve two-year terms that expire at the time provided by the plan of operation.

(b) A vacancy on the board shall be filled as provided by the plan of operation.
Tex. Utilities Code § 39.9044 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 39 / Section 39.9044
§ 39.9044. GOAL FOR NATURAL GAS.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the intent of the legislature that 50 percent of the megawatts of generating capacity installed in this state after January 1, 2000, use natural gas. To the extent permitted by law, the commission shall establish a program to encourage utilities to comply with this section by using natural gas produced in this state as the preferential fuel. This section does not apply to generating capacity for renewable energy technologies.

(b) The commission shall establish a natural gas energy credits trading program. Any power generation company, municipally owned utility, or electric cooperative that does not satisfy the requirements of Subsection (a) by directly owning or purchasing capacity using natural gas technologies shall purchase sufficient natural gas energy credits to satisfy the requirements by holding natural gas energy credits in lieu of capacity from natural gas energy technologies.

(c) Not later than January 1, 2000, the commission shall adopt rules necessary to administer and enforce this section and to perform any necessary studies in cooperation with the Railroad Commission of Texas. At a minimum, the rules shall:

(1) establish the minimum annual natural gas generation requirement for each power generation company, municipally owned utility, and electric cooperative operating in this state in a manner reasonably calculated by the commission to produce, on a statewide basis, compliance with the requirement prescribed by Subsection (a); and

(2) specify reasonable performance standards that all natural gas capacity additions must meet to count against the requirement prescribed by Subsection (a) and that:

(A) are designed and operated so as to maximize the energy output from the capacity additions in accordance with then-current industry standards and best industry standards; and

(B) encourage the development, construction, and operation of new natural gas energy projects at those sites in this state that have the greatest economic potential for capture and development of this state's environmentally beneficial natural gas resources.

(d) The commission, with the assistance of the Railroad Commission of Texas, shall adopt rules allowing and encouraging retail electric providers and municipally owned utilities and electric cooperatives that have adopted customer choice to market electricity generated using natural gas produced in this state as environmentally beneficial. The rules shall allow a provider, municipally owned utility, or cooperative to:

(1) emphasize that natural gas produced in this state is the cleanest-burning fossil fuel; and

(2) label the electricity generated using natural gas produced in this state as "green" electricity.

(e) In this section, "natural gas technology" means any technology that exclusively relies on natural gas as a primary fuel source.
Tex. Government Code § 542.0110 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 542 / Section 542.0110
§ 542.0110. PROVIDER PARTICIPATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The pilot program must allow a comprehensive long-term services and supports provider for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability or similar functional needs that contracts with the commission to provide Medicaid services before the date the pilot program is implemented to voluntarily participate in the pilot program. A provider's choice not to participate in the pilot program does not affect the provider's status as a significant traditional provider.

(b) For the duration of the pilot program, the commission shall ensure that comprehensive long-term services and supports providers are:

(1) considered significant traditional providers; and

(2) included in the provider network of a managed care organization participating in the pilot program.

(c) A comprehensive long-term services and supports provider may deliver services listed under the following provisions only if the provider also delivers the services under a Medicaid waiver program:

(1) Sections 542.0109(a)(2)(A) and (D);

(2) Sections 542.0109(a)(3)(B), (C), (D), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M); and

(3) Section 542.0109(a)(4).

(d) A comprehensive long-term services and supports provider may deliver services listed under Sections 542.0109(a)(5) and (6) only if the managed care organization in the network of which the provider participates agrees, in a contract with the provider, to the provision of those services.

(e) Day habilitation services listed under Section 542.0109(a)(4)(C) may be delivered by a provider who contracts or subcontracts with the commission to provide day habilitation services under the home and community-based services (HCS) waiver program or the ICF-IID program.
Tex. Government Code § 1473.141 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1473 / Section 1473.141
§ 1473.141. SALE OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

The county may sell the bonds under terms the commissioners court determines to be the most advantageous and reasonably obtainable.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4017.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4017 / Section 4017.0106
§ 4017.0106. ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES.
Status: in_force

All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in:

(1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created under Chapter 311, Tax Code; or

(2) a tax abatement reinvestment zone created under Chapter 312, Tax Code.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 105.003 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 105 / Section 105.003
§ 105.003. MOTION OF FRIVOLOUS CLAIM.
Status: in_force

(a) To recover under Section 105.002, the party must file a written motion alleging that the agency's claim is frivolous. The motion may be filed at any time after the filing of the pleadings in which the agency's cause of action is alleged.

(b) The motion must set forth the facts that justify the party's claim.

(c) The motion must state that if the action is dismissed or judgment is awarded to the party, the party intends to submit a motion to the court to recover fees, expenses, and reasonable attorney's fees.
Tex. Government Code § 24.243 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.243
§ 24.243.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.243. 142ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT (MIDLAND COUNTY). (a) The 142nd Judicial District is composed of Midland County.

(b) The terms of the 142nd District Court begin on the first Mondays in January and July of each year.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 22.303 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 22 / Section 22.303
§ 22.303. MEETING OF MEMBERS; NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) The corporation must give to each member entitled to vote at a meeting described by Section 22.302(2) or (3) a written notice stating that the purpose or one of the purposes of the meeting is to consider the winding up, reinstatement, cancellation of event requiring winding up, revocation of the voluntary decision to wind up, or distribution plan of the corporation. The notice must be given in the time and manner provided by Chapter 6 and this chapter for the giving of notice of a meeting to members.

(b) A vote of members entitled to vote at the meeting shall be taken on the resolution to wind up, reinstate, cancel the event requiring winding up, revoke the voluntary decision to wind up, or effect the distribution plan of the corporation. The members must approve the resolution by the vote required under Section 22.164.

(c) For a meeting to vote on a distribution plan, the notice of the meeting must contain the proposed plan of distribution or a summary of the plan.

(d) For a corporation the management of the affairs of which is vested in its members under Section 22.202, the notice of the meeting is subject to the provisions of the certificate of formation or bylaws of the corporation.