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Tex. Education Code § 45.232 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 45 / Section 45.232
§ 45.232. ALTERNATE METHODS OF SELECTION UNDER FORMER LAW.
Status: in_force

An independent school district that used a method of selecting the assessor or collector of the school district's taxes for the 1994 tax year that was authorized by former Subchapter F, Chapter 23, as that subchapter existed on January 1, 1994, but that is not authorized by Section 45.231 or by Subchapter B, Chapter 6, Tax Code, may continue to use that method of selection until the school district uses another method authorized by Section 45.231 or by Subchapter B, Chapter 6, Tax Code, to determine how the assessment or collection is performed.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7924A.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7924A / Section 7924A.0305
§ 7924A.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. Government Code § 21.012 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 21 / Section 21.012
§ 21.012. PRESENCE OF QUALIFIED FACILITY DOG OR QUALIFIED THERAPY DOG IN COURT PROCEEDING.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Qualified facility dog" means a dog that:

(A) is a graduate of a program operated by an assistance dog organization that is a member of a nationally recognized assistance dog association; or

(B) before January 1, 2021, on the approval of the court, served in a court proceeding by accompanying a witness who was testifying.

(2) "Qualified therapy dog" means a dog that successfully completes a program operated by an organization that registers, insures, or certifies a therapy dog and the dog's handler as meeting or exceeding the standards of practice in animal-assisted interventions.

(b) Any party to an action filed in a court in this state in which a proceeding related to the action will be held may petition the court for an order authorizing a qualified facility dog or qualified therapy dog to be present with a witness who is testifying before the court through:

(1) in-person testimony; or

(2) closed-circuit video teleconferencing testimony.

(c) The court may enter an order authorizing a qualified facility dog or qualified therapy dog to accompany a witness testifying at the court proceeding if:

(1) the presence of the dog will assist the witness in providing testimony; and

(2) the party petitioning for the order provides proof of liability insurance coverage in effect for the dog.

(d) A handler who is trained to manage the qualified facility dog or qualified therapy dog must accompany the dog provided for a witness at a court proceeding.

(e) A party to the action must petition the court for an order under Subsection (b) not later than the 14th day before the date of the court proceeding.

(f) A court may:

(1) impose restrictions on the presence of the qualified facility dog or qualified therapy dog during the court proceeding; and

(2) issue instructions to the jury, as applicable, regarding the presence of the dog.
Tex. Education Code § 61.0667 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.0667
§ 61.0667. DIGITAL COURSE MATERIALS PILOT PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Digital course material" means a digital textbook, supplemental material, or open educational resource, as those terms are defined by Section 51.451.

(2) "Eligible institution" means a public junior college, public technical institute, or public state college.

(b) The board shall establish a pilot program under which the board awards grants to participating eligible institutions to provide financial assistance to students for the cost of accessing digital course materials.

(c) The board shall adopt rules necessary to administer the pilot program, including rules to:

(1) establish a methodology for selecting eligible institutions to participate in the pilot program and allocating money appropriated for the purpose of the pilot program among those institutions that, to the greatest extent possible, results in a distribution of grant awards that:

(A) reflects the varied geography and unique institutional missions in this state; and

(B) serves students who meet financial need requirements as defined by the board for the Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program under Subchapter P, Chapter 56, and other diverse student populations that characterize higher education in this state; and

(2) establish criteria that participating institutions must use to evaluate digital course materials that may be accessed using grants awarded under the pilot program, which may include criteria regarding:

(A) access to relevant technical support;

(B) adherence to accessibility standards for students with disabilities;

(C) positive impact on student outcomes;

(D) immediate access and availability of the materials to all students enrolled at the institution;

(E) faculty access to resources and training materials;

(F) subscription-based models;

(G) inclusive-access models; and

(H) supplemental resources that may be provided to assist students with career readiness workforce development.

(d) In developing the rules adopted under Subsection (c), the board shall solicit input from publishers, campus bookstore operators, and other relevant industry representatives.

(e) This section does not affect any authority granted by an eligible institution to a faculty member to select course materials for courses taught by the faculty member.

(f) Not later than September 1, 2026, the board shall submit to the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the presiding officer of each legislative standing committee with primary jurisdiction over higher education a report that evaluates the effectiveness of the pilot program in improving student outcomes. The report must include a recommendation regarding whether the pilot program should be continued, expanded, or terminated.

(g) This section expires September 1, 2027.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7924.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7924 / Section 7924.203
§ 7924.203. 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. Local Government Code § 380.002 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 380 / Section 380.002
§ 380.002. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS BY CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A home-rule municipality with a population of more than 100,000 may create programs for the grant of public money to any organization exempt from taxation under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of that code for the public purposes of development and diversification of the economy of the state, elimination of unemployment or underemployment in the state, and development or expansion of commerce in the state. The grants must be in furtherance of those public purposes and shall be used by the recipient as determined by the recipient's governing board for programs found by the municipality to be in furtherance of this section and under conditions prescribed by the municipality.

(b) A home-rule municipality may, under a contract with a development corporation created by the municipality under the Development Corporation Act (Subtitle C1, Title 12), grant public money to the corporation. The development corporation shall use the grant money for the development and diversification of the economy of the state, elimination of unemployment or underemployment in the state, and development and expansion of commerce in the state.

(c) The funds granted by the municipality under this section shall be derived from any source lawfully available to the municipality under its charter or other law, other than from the proceeds of bonds or other obligations of the municipality payable from ad valorem taxes.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 571.0165 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 571 / Section 571.0165
§ 571.0165. EXTENSION OF DETENTION PERIOD.
Status: in_force

(a) If extremely hazardous weather conditions exist or a disaster occurs, the judge of a court having jurisdiction of a proceeding under Chapters 572, 573, 574, and 575 or a magistrate appointed by the judge may by written order made each day extend the period during which the person may be detained under those chapters until 4 p.m. on the first succeeding business day.

(b) The written order must declare that an emergency exists because of the weather or the occurrence of a disaster.

(c) This section does not apply to a situation for which a specific procedure is prescribed by this subtitle for extending the detention period because of extremely hazardous weather conditions or the occurrence of a disaster.
Tex. Local Government Code § 143.009 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 143 / Section 143.009
§ 143.009. COMMISSION INVESTIGATIONS AND INSPECTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission or a commission member designated by the commission may investigate and report on all matters relating to the enforcement and effect of this chapter and any rules adopted under this chapter and shall determine if the chapter and rules are being obeyed.

(b) During an investigation, the commission or the commission member may:

(1) administer oaths;

(2) issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, documents, and accounts relating to the investigation; and

(3) cause the deposition of witnesses residing inside or outside the state.

(c) A deposition taken in connection with an investigation under this section must be taken in the manner prescribed by law for taking a similar deposition in a civil action in federal district court.

(d) An oath administered or a subpoena issued under this section has the same force and effect as an oath administered by a magistrate in the magistrate's judicial capacity.

(e) A person who fails to respond to a subpoena issued under this section commits an offense punishable as prescribed by Section 143.016.
Tex. Insurance Code § 888.155 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 888 / Section 888.155
§ 888.155. RETENTION OF BURIAL ASSOCIATION'S INITIAL RATE SCHEDULE.
Status: in_force

Each burial association shall retain, as part of its permanent records, the initial rate schedule adopted by the association under former Article 14.45, Insurance Code, following the amendment of that article by Chapter 593, Acts of the 66th Legislature, Regular Session, 1979.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 30.0035 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 30 / Section 30.0035
§ 30.0035. PERSONAL SERVICE OF PROCESS DURING LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDING PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A person may not serve citation or other civil process in person on a member, officer, or employee of the senate or house of representatives during any legislative proceeding. A court shall quash any service made in violation of this section. The supreme court shall revoke the certification of a process server who violates this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3830.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3830 / Section 3830.154
§ 3830.154. 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. Occupations Code § 504.304 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 504 / Section 504.304
§ 504.304. PENALTY TO BE PAID OR HEARING REQUESTED.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 20th day after the date the person receives the notice under Section 504.303, the person may:

(1) accept the department's determination and proposed administrative penalty; or

(2) make a written request for a hearing on that determination.

(b) If the person accepts the department's determination, the department by order shall approve the determination and assess the proposed penalty.
Tex. Labor Code § 407A.0521 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 407A / Section 407A.0521
§ 407A.0521. NEW CERTIFICATES OF APPROVAL PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Section 407A.052, the commissioner may not issue a certificate of approval to a proposed group on or after September 1, 2025.

(b) The commissioner may amend a certificate of approval issued to a group before September 1, 2025.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 35.0061 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 35 / Section 35.0061
§ 35.0061. REFERRAL FOR BEHAVIORAL OR EMOTIONAL CONDITIONS.
Status: in_force

If a child with special health care needs who is eligible for services under this chapter has a behavioral or emotional condition and the child is eligible for services from another provider of services that would address the behavioral or emotional condition, the department shall refer the child to that provider for those services.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5001.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5001 / Section 5001.052
§ 5001.052. AUTHORITY TO CREATE FUND.
Status: in_force

The district may create a promotion and development fund.
Tex. Government Code § 444.014 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 444 / Section 444.014
§ 444.014. TRAINING.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall establish a training program for commission members.

(b) 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.

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

(1) the legislation that created the commission; its programs, functions, rules, and budget;

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

(3) the requirements of laws relating to open meetings, public information, administrative procedure, and conflict of interest; and

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

(d) 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 the attendance at the program occurs before or after the person qualifies for office.
Tex. Water Code § 15.9751 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.9751
§ 15.9751. PRIORITY FOR WATER CONSERVATION.
Status: in_force

The board shall give priority to applications for funds for the implementation of water supply projects in the state water plan by entities that:

(1) have already demonstrated significant water conservation savings; or

(2) will achieve significant water conservation savings by implementing the proposed project for which the financial assistance is sought.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 173.007 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 173 / Section 173.007
§ 173.007. CRIMINAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person:

(1) offers a woman monetary or other consideration to:

(A) have an abortion for the purpose of donating human fetal tissue; or

(B) consent to the donation of human fetal tissue; or

(2) knowingly or intentionally solicits or accepts tissue from a fetus gestated solely for research purposes.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000.

(c) With the consent of the appropriate local county or district attorney, the attorney general has concurrent jurisdiction with that consenting local prosecutor to prosecute an offense under this section.
Tex. Government Code § 82.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 82 / Section 82.001
§ 82.001. BOARD OF LAW EXAMINERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Law Examiners is composed of nine attorneys who have the qualifications required of members of the supreme court.

(b) The supreme court shall appoint the members of the board for staggered six-year terms, with the terms of one-third of the members expiring May 31 of each odd-numbered year. A member is subject to removal by the supreme court as provided by Section 82.0021.

(c) Appointments to the board shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointees.
Tex. Government Code § 1509.213 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1509 / Section 1509.213
§ 1509.213. PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The acquisition, construction, improvement, enlargement, or equipment by a municipality of property or a facility for lease or rental to the United States for use in performing a federal governmental function in the municipality or at or near and relating to a toll bridge of the municipality is a public purpose and a proper municipal function, regardless of whether the toll bridge or the federal facility relating to the bridge is located inside or outside the municipal boundaries.
Tex. Insurance Code § 225.010 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 225 / Section 225.010
§ 225.010. TAX ABSORPTION AND REBATES PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) A surplus lines agent may not absorb the tax imposed by this chapter.

(b) A surplus lines agent may not rebate all or part of the tax or the agent's commission as an inducement for insurance or for any other reason.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7921.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7921 / Section 7921.202
§ 7921.202. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 12.1105 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 12 / Section 12.1105
§ 12.1105. SEIZURE AND DISPOSITION OF UNLAWFUL FISHING DEVICES.
Status: repealed

(a) When a game warden or other peace officer finds in or on the public water of the state a seine, net, trawl, trap, or other device that is in or on the water in violation of a provision of this code or in violation of a lawful regulation of the commission or is aboard a vessel in violation of a provision of this code or a lawful regulation of the commission, the warden or other peace officer shall seize without a warrant the seine, net, trawl, trap, or device.

(b) When an alleged violator is charged with an offense in connection with the unlawful use or possession of the seine, net, trawl, trap, or device seized by the warden or other peace officer, the warden or other peace officer shall hold the seine, net, trawl, trap, or device as evidence. Except as provided in Subsection (e) of this section, on a final conviction for the offense of the alleged violator, including a final judgment arising from a plea of nolo contendere, the warden or other peace officer shall destroy the seine, net, trawl, trap, or device. If the alleged violator is not guilty of the offense or if the charge is not prosecuted and dismissed, the seine, net, trawl, trap, or device shall be returned to the owner.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 599), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.

(d) A game warden or other peace officer who seizes items under this section is immune from liability and from suit for a seizure or destruction of a seine, net, trawl, trap, or other device as authorized by Subsection (b).

(e) The Parks and Wildlife Department, when requested by authorized representatives of units of The University of Texas System, The Texas A&M University System, and the Texas State University System engaged in teaching and research related to marine science and oceanography, may transfer to such units of said universities and university systems nets, seines, and other marine equipment, which have been seized under this section, to be used in carrying out the teaching and research programs within said institutions.
Tex. Family Code § 154.242 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 154 / Section 154.242
§ 154.242. PAYMENT OR TRANSFER OF CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER.
Status: in_force

(a) A child support payment may be made by electronic funds transfer to:

(1) the Title IV-D agency;

(2) a local registry if the registry agrees to accept electronic payment; or

(3) the state disbursement unit.

(b) A local registry may transmit child support payments to the Title IV-D agency by electronic funds transfer. Unless support payments are required to be made to the state disbursement unit, an obligor may make payments, with the approval of the court entering the order, directly to the bank account of the obligee by electronic transfer and provide verification of the deposit to the local registry. A local registry in a county that makes deposits into personal bank accounts by electronic funds transfer as of April 1, 1995, may transmit a child support payment to an obligee by electronic funds transfer if the obligee maintains a bank account and provides the local registry with the necessary bank account information to complete electronic payment.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1575.455 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1575 / Section 1575.455
§ 1575.455. PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Status: in_force

A report required by this chapter shall be made available for public inspection in a form that protects the identity of individual claimants.
Tex. Finance Code § 154.053 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 154 / Section 154.053
§ 154.053. RECORDS; EXAMINATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A permit holder that has outstanding contracts for prepaid funeral benefits shall maintain records as required by rule of the commission.

(b) The department shall examine the records of each permit holder at least once every 18-month period, except that the department may examine a permit holder more frequently if:

(1) the permit holder:

(A) has received a uniform risk rating, under standards adopted by rule of the commission, that is less than satisfactory as a result of the permit holder's most recent examination; or

(B) is subject to a formal enforcement proceeding or order by the commissioner; or

(2) the commissioner determines in the exercise of discretion that additional examination is necessary to safeguard the interests of purchasers and beneficiaries and to efficiently enforce applicable law.

(c) The department may defer an examination under this section for not more than six months if the commissioner determines that deferment of the examination is necessary for the efficient enforcement of applicable law.

(d) Any record may be maintained and provided for examination in electronic format if the record is reliable and can be retrieved in a timely manner.

(e) The department, in consultation with the advisory committee established under Section 154.208, shall develop an examination manual that includes procedures intended to reduce the expense of examinations under this section to the department and the permit holders.