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Tex. Government Code § 2306.255 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.255
§ 2306.255. CONTRACT FOR DEED CONVERSION PROGRAM.
Status: repealed

(a) In this section, "office" means the office established by the department to promote initiatives for colonias.

(b) The office shall establish a program to guarantee loans made by private lenders to convert a contract for deed into a warranty deed. To the extent possible, the office shall encourage conversion of a contract for deed under the program into a general warranty deed.

(c) The office shall make agreements with private lenders that will issue loans for contract conversions under the guarantee of the department. The office and the lender must agree on the criteria for issuing a deed conversion loan, including the percentage of the guarantee to be issued by the department.

(d) The office may not make an agreement with a lender unless the agreement allows the office to annually renegotiate the guarantee percentage for a loan issued by the lender. The office shall renegotiate the terms of a guarantee when possible to obtain a better guarantee percentage for the state from the lender.

(e) The office may establish eligibility criteria for a holder of a contract for deed who participates in this program. The criteria must include a priority for homeowners and owners of residential real property who are individuals or families of low, very low, or extremely low income.

(f) The office shall use funds allocated to the department under the federal HOME Investment Partnerships program established under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. Section 12701 et seq.) for a guarantee issued under this section.

(g) The office may use the services of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation when necessary to accomplish the purposes of this section.

(h) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1079, Sec. 5.01(1), eff. September 1, 2013.

(i) The department may adopt rules necessary to accomplish the purposes of this section.
Tex. Estates Code § 1105.158 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1105 / Section 1105.158
§ 1105.158. BOND REQUIRED INSTEAD OF DEPOSITS.
Status: in_force

(a) The court may on its own motion or on the written application by the guardian of an estate or any other person interested in the guardianship:

(1) require the guardian to give adequate bond instead of the deposit; or

(2) authorize withdrawal of the deposit and substitution of a bond with sureties.

(b) Before the 21st day after the date the guardian is personally served with notice of the filing of the application or the date the court enters the court's motion, the guardian shall file a sworn statement showing the condition of the guardianship.

(c) A guardian who fails to comply with Subsection (b) is subject to removal as in other cases.

(d) The deposit may not be released or withdrawn until the court:

(1) is satisfied as to the condition of the guardianship estate;

(2) determines the amount of the bond; and

(3) receives and approves the bond.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 153.052 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 153 / Section 153.052
§ 153.052. DISCRETIONARY AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A certificate of formation may be amended at any time for a proper purpose as determined by the general partners.

(b) A certificate of formation may be amended to state the name, mailing address, and street address of the business or residence of each person winding up the limited partnership's affairs if, after an event requiring the winding up of a limited partnership but before the limited partnership is reconstituted or a certificate of termination is filed as provided by Section 11.101:

(1) the certificate of formation has been amended to reflect the withdrawal of all general partners; or

(2) a person who is not shown on the certificate of formation as a general partner is carrying out the winding up of a limited partnership's affairs.

(c) If the certificate of formation is amended under Subsection (b), each person winding up the limited partnership's affairs shall execute and file the certificate of amendment. A person winding up the partnership's affairs is not subject to liability as a general partner because of the filing of the certificate of amendment.

(d) A general partner who is not winding up the limited partnership's affairs is not required to execute and file a certificate of amendment as provided by this section.

(b) A restated certificate of formation that contains an amendment to the certificate of formation may be adopted at any time for a proper purpose as determined by the general partners.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8843.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8843 / Section 8843.004
§ 8843.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The district's boundaries are coextensive with the boundaries of Hays County, excluding any area that on September 1, 2001, was within another groundwater conservation district with authority to require a permit to drill or alter a well for the withdrawal of groundwater, unless the district's territory has been modified under:

(1) Subchapter J, Chapter 36, Water Code; or

(2) other law.
Tex. Government Code § 511.00405 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 511 / Section 511.00405
§ 511.00405. TRAINING.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the commission may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as a member in attendance at a meeting of the commission until the person completes a training program that complies with this section.

(b) The training program must provide the person with information regarding:

(1) the law governing commission operations;

(2) the programs, functions, rules, and budget of the commission;

(3) the scope of and limitations on the rulemaking authority of the commission;

(4) the results of the most recent formal audit of the commission;

(5) the requirements of:

(A) laws relating to open meetings, public information, administrative procedure, and disclosing conflicts of interest; and

(B) other laws applicable to members of a state policy-making body in performing their duties; and

(6) any applicable ethics policies adopted by the commission or the Texas Ethics Commission.

(c) A person appointed to the commission is entitled to reimbursement, as provided by the General Appropriations Act, for the travel expenses incurred in attending the training program regardless of whether attendance at the program occurs before or after the person qualifies for office.

(d) The executive director of the commission shall create a training manual that includes the information required by Subsection (b). The executive director shall distribute a copy of the training manual annually to each member of the commission. Each member of the commission shall sign and submit to the executive director a statement acknowledging that the member received and has reviewed the training manual.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 161.141 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 161 / Section 161.141
§ 161.141. MOVEMENT IN VIOLATION OF QUARANTINE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person violates Section 161.065(a)(1) or (a)(2) of this code or, as owner or caretaker of the livestock, exotic livestock, domestic animals, domestic fowl, or exotic fowl, the person permits movement in violation of Section 161.065(a)(1) or (a)(2) of this code. Except as provided by Subsection (c) or (d) of this section, an offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor for each animal moved in violation of the quarantine unless it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has been previously convicted under this section, in which event the offense is a Class B misdemeanor.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person violates Section 161.065(a)(3) of this code or, as owner or caretaker of the commodities or animals, the person permits movement in violation of Section 161.065(a)(3) of this code. Except as provided by Subsection (c) or (d) of this section, an offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor for each animal or shipment of commodities moved in violation of the quarantine unless it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has been previously convicted under this section, in which event the offense is a Class B misdemeanor.

(c) An offense under Subsection (a) or (b) of this section for violating a quarantine established in relation to foot-and-mouth disease is a Class A misdemeanor.

(d) A second or subsequent offense under Subsection (c) is a felony punishable by:

(1) imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for not less than two years nor more than five years; and

(2) a fine of not more than $10,000.

(e) A person commits a separate offense for each county into which livestock, domestic animals, domestic fowl, disease carriers, or potential disease carriers are moved within six months following the original movement in violation of Section 161.065 of this code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7951A.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7951A / Section 7951A.0305
§ 7951A.0305. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1806.103 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1806 / Section 1806.103
§ 1806.103. ELIGIBILITY FOR REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

(a) To be eligible for a registration under this chapter, a person must:

(1) submit an application to the department;

(2) pay any required fees; and

(3) meet the eligibility requirements of this chapter and of rules adopted under this chapter.

(b) To be eligible to register as a solar salesperson, the applicant must be an individual.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 91.016 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 91 / Section 91.016
§ 91.016. CONFINING GAS TO ORIGINAL STRATUM.
Status: in_force

(a) If gas located in a gas-bearing stratum known to contain gas in paying quantities is encountered in a well drilled for oil or gas in this state, the gas shall be confined to its original stratum until it can be produced and used without waste.

(b) Gas-bearing strata shall be adequately protected from infiltrating water.
Tex. Government Code § 555.051 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 555 / Section 555.051
§ 555.051. INFORMATION SHARING AMONG CERTAIN AGENCIES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to information held by or for the office of the attorney general, the Texas Department of Insurance, the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the State Securities Board, the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending, the Texas Real Estate Commission, the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, the Texas Department of Banking, the credit union department, the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner, or the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs that relates to the possible commission of corporate fraud or mortgage fraud by a person who is licensed or otherwise regulated by any of those state agencies. In this subsection, "corporate fraud" means a violation of state or federal law or rules relating to fraud committed by a corporation, limited liability company, or registered limited liability partnership or an officer, director, or partner of those entities while acting in a representative capacity.

(b) Each of the agencies listed in Subsection (a), on request or on its own initiative, may share confidential information or information to which access is otherwise restricted by law with one or more of the other agencies listed in Subsection (a) for investigative purposes pursuant to Subsection (a). Except as provided by this section, confidential information that is shared under this section remains confidential under law and legal restrictions on access to the information remain in effect.

(c) A state agency that receives shared information under this section:

(1) shall keep the information secure and limit access to the information within the agency to agency personnel who need access for investigative purposes; and

(2) may disclose the information obtained pursuant to Subsection (a) only:

(A) to another agency listed in Subsection (a) in accordance with this section;

(B) to another agency listed in Subsection (a) to the extent necessary to bring or prosecute a contested case or court action to restrain or prevent a violation of law or to impose sanctions or penalties in connection with a violation of law;

(C) to an appropriate law enforcement agency or prosecutor if the state agency determines that the information may be evidence of an offense or evidence that a particular person committed an offense; or

(D) under a court order or subpoena obtained after a showing to a court that disclosure of the information is necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare.

(d) This section does not limit or restrict information sharing among agencies as otherwise provided by law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3834.007 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3834 / Section 3834.007
§ 3834.007. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the findings and purposes stated in this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1054.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1054 / Section 1054.251
§ 1054.251. IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may impose a tax on all property in the district subject to district taxation.

(b) The board shall impose the tax to pay:

(1) indebtedness issued or assumed by the district; and

(2) the maintenance and operating expenses of the district.

(c) The district may not impose a tax to pay the principal of or interest on revenue bonds issued under this chapter.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.0002 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.0002
§ 152.0002. BOARD MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

The juvenile board shall hold regular quarterly meetings on dates set by the board and special meetings at the call of the chairman.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3896.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3896 / Section 3896.004
§ 3896.004. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

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

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

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

(1) developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2) eliminating unemployment and underemployment; and

(3) developing or expanding transportation and commerce.

(d) The district will:

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

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

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

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

(f) The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1043.205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1043 / Section 1043.205
§ 1043.205. EXECUTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board president shall execute the general obligation bonds in the district's name.

(b) The board secretary shall countersign the bonds.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4007.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4007 / Section 4007.0202
§ 4007.0202. APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

The mayor and members of the governing body of the city shall appoint voting directors from persons recommended by the board. A person is appointed if a majority of the members of the governing body, including the mayor, vote to appoint that person.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8512.0507 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8512 / Section 8512.0507
§ 8512.0507. RESOLUTION PROVISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A resolution authorizing bonds may contain provisions:

(1) reserving the right to redeem the bonds or requiring the redemption of the bonds, at the time, in the amount, and at the price, not exceeding 105 percent of the principal amount of the bonds, plus accrued interest, as may be provided;

(2) providing for the setting aside of sinking funds or reserve funds and the regulation and disposition of those funds;

(3) pledging, to secure the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds and of the sinking fund or reserve fund payments agreed to be made with respect to the bonds:

(A) all or any part of the gross or net revenue subsequently received by the authority with respect to the property to be acquired or constructed with the bonds or the proceeds of the bonds; or

(B) all or any part of the gross or net revenue subsequently received by the authority from any source;

(4) prescribing the purposes to which the bonds or any bonds subsequently to be issued, or the proceeds of the bonds, may be applied;

(5) agreeing to impose rates and other charges sufficient to produce revenue adequate to pay the items specified by Section 8512.0405(b) and prescribing the use and disposition of all revenue;

(6) prescribing limitations on the issuance of additional bonds and subordinate lien bonds and on the agreements that may be made with the purchasers and successive holders of those bonds;

(7) with regard to the construction, extension, improvement, reconstruction, operation, maintenance, and repair of the authority's properties and the carrying of insurance on all or any part of those properties covering loss or damage or loss of use and occupancy resulting from specified risks;

(8) setting the procedure, if any, by which the authority may change the terms of a contract with the bondholders, the amount of bonds the holders of which must consent to that change, and the manner in which the consent may be given;

(9) providing for the execution and delivery by the authority to a bank or trust company authorized by law to accept trusts, or to the United States or any officer of the United States, of indentures and agreements for the benefit of the bondholders setting forth any or all of the agreements authorized by this chapter to be made with or for the benefit of the bondholders and any other provisions that are customary in such indentures or agreements; and

(10) approved by the board that are not inconsistent with this chapter.

(b) A provision authorized by this section that is contained in a bond resolution is part of the contract between the authority and the bondholders.
Tex. Government Code § 815.303 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 815 / Section 815.303
§ 815.303. SECURITIES LENDING.
Status: in_force

(a) The retirement system may, in the exercise of its constitutional discretion to manage the assets of the retirement system, select one or more commercial banks, depository trust companies, or other entities to serve as custodian or custodians of the system's securities and to lend the securities under rules or policies adopted by the board of trustees and as required by this section.

(b) To be eligible to lend securities under this section, a bank or brokerage firm must:

(1) be experienced in the operation of a fully secured securities loan program;

(2) maintain adequate capital in the prudent judgment of the retirement system to assure the safety of the securities;

(3) execute an indemnification agreement satisfactory in form and content to the retirement system fully indemnifying the retirement system against loss resulting from borrower default in its operation of a securities loan program for the system's securities; and

(4) require any securities broker or dealer to whom it lends securities belonging to the retirement system to deliver to and maintain with the custodian or securities lending agent collateral in the form of cash or securities that are obligations of the United States or agencies or instrumentalities of the United States in an amount equal to but not less than 100 percent of the market value, from time to time, as determined by the retirement system, of the loaned securities.
Tex. Government Code § 549.0206 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 549 / Section 549.0206
§ 549.0206. SUBMISSION OF EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT INCLUDING DRUG ON PREFERRED DRUG LISTS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "labeler" and "manufacturer" have the meanings assigned by Section 549.0101.

(b) The commission shall ensure that a manufacturer or labeler may submit written evidence that supports including a drug on the preferred drug lists before a supplemental rebate agreement is reached with the commission.
Tex. Estates Code § 308.0015 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 308 / Section 308.0015
§ 308.0015. APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not apply to the probate of a will as a muniment of title.
Tex. Insurance Code § 942.152 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 942 / Section 942.152
§ 942.152. SUBSCRIBER LIMITED LIABILITY BASED ON CERTAIN MINIMUM CAPITAL AND SURPLUS.
Status: in_force

If the unencumbered surplus of an exchange is at least equal to the minimum capital stock and minimum surplus required of a stock insurance company engaged in the same kinds of business, the subscribers of the exchange may provide by agreement that the premium or premium deposit specified in the reciprocal or interinsurance contract constitutes the entire liability of the subscribers through the exchange.
Tex. Government Code § 2304.023 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2304 / Section 2304.023
§ 2304.023. PURPOSES OF FUND.
Status: in_force

The fund may be used only for:

(1) financing housing rehabilitation loans, including the administrative charge imposed under Section 2304.068 by a local government; and

(2) paying the expenses incurred by the department in connection with the acquisition or disposition of real property under this chapter.
Tex. Property Code § 141.006 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 141 / Section 141.006
§ 141.006. TRANSFER AUTHORIZED BY WILL OR TRUST.
Status: in_force

(a) A legal representative or trustee may make an irrevocable transfer under Section 141.010 to a custodian for a minor's benefit as authorized in the governing will or trust.

(b) If the testator or settlor has nominated a custodian under Section 141.004 to receive the custodial property, the transfer must be made to that person.

(c) If the testator or settlor has not nominated a custodian under Section 141.004, or all persons nominated as custodian die before the transfer or are unable, decline, or are ineligible to serve, the legal representative or the trustee shall designate the custodian from among those persons eligible to serve as custodian for property of that kind under Section 141.010(a).