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Tex. Estates Code § 123.054 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 123 / Section 123.054
§ 123.054. LIABILITY OF CERTAIN PURCHASERS OR RECIPIENTS OF CERTAIN PAYMENTS, BENEFITS, OR PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

A bona fide purchaser of property from a divorced individual's former spouse or any relative of the former spouse who is not a relative of the divorced individual or a person who receives from the former spouse or any relative of the former spouse who is not a relative of the divorced individual a payment, benefit, or property in partial or full satisfaction of an enforceable obligation:

(1) is not required by this subchapter to return the payment, benefit, or property; and

(2) is not liable under this subchapter for the amount of the payment or the value of the property or benefit.
Tex. Government Code § 609.011 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 609 / Section 609.011
§ 609.011. NOTIFICATION BY PLAN ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The plan administrator of a plan established under this chapter may notify an employee participating in the plan that the administrator believes that:

(1) a qualified vendor is having significant financial difficulties; or

(2) the amount of the employee's deferred amounts and investment income invested with a qualified vendor exceeds an insured or guaranteed level.

(b) A plan administrator is not liable to a participating employee for a loss resulting from the failure to notify the employee under this section.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2311.0101 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2311 / Section 2311.0101
§ 2311.0101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Commercial transaction" means any sale or exchange for compensation of electrical energy through a digital network.

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation.

(3) "Department" means the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

(4) "Digital network" means an online-enabled application, website, or system offered or used by an electric vehicle supply provider that allows a user to initiate a commercial transaction to dispense electrical energy from electric vehicle supply equipment to an electric vehicle.

(5) "Electric vehicle supply equipment" means a device or equipment used to dispense electrical energy to an electric vehicle.

(6) "Electric vehicle supply provider" means an owner or operator of electric vehicle supply equipment that is available and accessible to the public to provide electrical energy through a commercial transaction.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 401.236 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 401 / Section 401.236
§ 401.236.
Status: in_force

Sec. 401.236. TIER 4 CRITERIA. The commission shall consider as tier 4 criteria:

(1) the compatibility of uses of land near the proposed disposal facility site that could be affected by the construction and operation of the disposal facility or facilities; and

(2) possible socioeconomic effects on communities in the host county of:

(A) the proposed disposal facility or facilities;

(B) the operation of the proposed disposal facility or facilities; and

(C) related transportation of low-level radioactive waste to the disposal facility or facilities.
Tex. Government Code § 411.525 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.525
§ 411.525. IMPOSITION OF SANCTION.
Status: in_force

A proceeding under this subchapter imposing an administrative penalty may be combined with a proceeding to impose an administrative sanction. If a sanction is imposed in a proceeding under this subchapter, the requirements of this subchapter apply to the imposition of the sanction.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 152.901 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 152 / Section 152.901
§ 152.901. GENERAL.
Status: in_force

(a) A foreign limited liability partnership is subject to Section 2.101 with respect to its activities in this state to the same extent as a domestic limited liability partnership.

(b) A foreign limited liability partnership may not be denied registration because of a difference between the laws of the jurisdiction under which the partnership is formed and the laws of this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7896.0106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7896 / Section 7896.0106
§ 7896.0106. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;

(3) right to impose a tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7999A.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7999A / Section 7999A.0102
§ 7999A.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8078.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8078 / Section 8078.0201
§ 8078.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.

(b) Except as provided by Section 8078.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Government Code § 501.137 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 501 / Section 501.137
§ 501.137. PRESIDING OFFICER.
Status: in_force

The governor shall designate a public member of the committee who is licensed to practice medicine in this state as presiding officer. The presiding officer serves in that capacity at the will of the governor.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 10.001 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 10 / Section 10.001
§ 10.001. ADOPTION OF PLAN OF MERGER.
Status: in_force

(a) A domestic entity may effect a merger by complying with the applicable provisions of this code. A merger must be set forth in a plan of merger.

(b) To effect a merger, each domestic entity that is a party to the merger must act on and approve the plan of merger in the manner prescribed by this code for the approval of mergers by the domestic entity.

(c) A domestic entity subject to dissenters' rights must provide the notice required by Section 10.355.

(d) If one or more non-code organizations is a party to the merger or is to be created by the plan of merger:

(1) to effect the merger each non-code organization must take all action required by this code and its governing documents;

(2) the merger must be permitted by:

(A) the law of the state or country under whose law each non-code organization is incorporated or organized; or

(B) the governing documents of each non-code organization if the documents are not inconsistent with the law under which the non-code organization is incorporated or organized; and

(3) in effecting the merger each non-code organization that is a party to the merger must comply with:

(A) the applicable laws under which it is incorporated or organized; and

(B) the governing documents of the non-code organization.

(e) A domestic entity may not merge under this subchapter if an owner or member of that entity that is a party to the merger will, as a result of the merger, become subject to owner liability, without that owner's or member's consent, for a liability or other obligation of any other person.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8342.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8342 / Section 8342.106
§ 8342.106. 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. Utilities Code § 11.004 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 11 / Section 11.004
§ 11.004. DEFINITION OF UTILITY.
Status: in_force

In Subtitle A, "public utility" or "utility" means:

(1) an electric utility, as that term is defined by Section 31.002; or

(2) a public utility or utility, as those terms are defined by Section 51.002.
Tex. Government Code § 441.112 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 441 / Section 441.112
§ 441.112. PRINT ACCESS AIDS IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES.
Status: in_force

(a) To make its services and collections more accessible, a public library may make a print access aid available for use by a person who cannot clearly read printed material because of a visual disability.

(b) If funds from a gift or grant are available for that purpose, the state library may acquire and lend at no cost print access aids to a public library.

(c) For a public library to be eligible to receive a print access aid under Subsection (b), a community need for the aid must exist.
Tex. Election Code § 127.098 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 127 / Section 127.098
§ 127.098. CONDUCT OF THIRD TEST; VOID BALLOT COUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) If the initial test conducted under Section 127.093(d) is unsuccessful, the count of ballots voted in the election obtained with the automatic tabulating equipment is void.

(b) If the initial test is successful, the automatic count of ballots voted in the election is valid for the purpose of certifying the election returns prepared at the central counting station. The presiding judge shall certify in writing that the initial test was successful and the date and hour the test was completed. The certification shall be retained with the test materials.

(c) If the ballot count is void under Subsection (a), the testing authorities shall follow the procedure prescribed by Section 127.097. When a test is successful, the ballots to be counted automatically shall immediately be counted. Immediately on completing the automatic count, the equipment shall again be tested, and if the initial test is successful the automatic count is valid for the purpose of certifying the election returns. Otherwise, the automatic ballot count is void.

(d) The procedure prescribed by Subsection (c) shall be repeated until a valid automatic count is obtained or the testing authorities determine that obtaining a valid automatic count is impracticable. In that case, the ballots shall be counted manually.
Tex. Transportation Code § 504.633 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 504 / Section 504.633
§ 504.633. SHARE THE ROAD LICENSE PLATES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Share the Road" and the image of a bicycle or a bicycle with a rider. The department shall design the plates in consultation with the Texas Bicycle Coalition Education Fund.

(b) After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee shall be deposited to the credit of the share the road account in the state treasury to be used only by the Texas Education Agency to support the activities of a designated nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is to promote bicyclist safety, education, and access through:

(1) education and awareness programs; and

(2) training, workshops, educational materials, and media events.

(c) Up to 25 percent of the amount in Subsection (b) may be used to support the activities of the nonprofit organization in marketing and promoting the share the road concept and license plates.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 241.251 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 241 / Section 241.251
§ 241.251. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies only to a freestanding emergency medical care facility, as that term is defined by Section 254.001, that is exempt from the licensing requirements of Chapter 254 under Section 254.052(8).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7995A.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7995A / Section 7995A.0401
§ 7995A.0401. 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 7995A.0403.

(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. Local Government Code § 375.119 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 375 / Section 375.119
§ 375.119. APPORTIONMENT OF COST.
Status: in_force

The portion of the cost of an improvement project or services to be assessed against the property in the district shall be apportioned by the board based on the special benefits accruing to the property because of the improvement project or services. The cost may be assessed:

(1) equally by front foot or by square foot of land area against all property in the district;

(2) against property according to the value of the property as determined by the board, with or without regard to structures or other improvements on the property; or

(3) on any other reasonable assessment plan that results in imposing fair and equitable shares of the cost on property similarly benefited.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8183.255 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8183 / Section 8183.255
§ 8183.255. BONDS PAYABLE FROM REVENUE.
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds issued under this subchapter may be secured under board resolution by a pledge of:

(1) all or part of the net revenue of the district;

(2) the net revenue of one or more contracts made before or after the issuance of the bonds; or

(3) other revenue or income specified by resolution of the board or in the trust indenture.

(b) The pledge may reserve the right to issue additional bonds on a parity with, or subordinate to, the bond being issued, subject to conditions specified in the pledge.

(c) Bonds not payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes may be issued without an election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6903.252 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6903 / Section 6903.252
§ 6903.252. TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR.
Status: in_force

The board shall appoint a tax assessor and collector.
Tex. Insurance Code § 886.105 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 886 / Section 886.105
§ 886.105. TERRITORIAL LIMITATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A local mutual aid association may conduct business in any county in this state.

(b) If the articles of association of an association provide that the association engages in business only in a limited territory, the association may amend the articles to permit statewide business. After the amendment, the association is entitled to receive a certificate of authority permitting statewide business.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 191.033 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 191 / Section 191.033
§ 191.033. ADDENDA.
Status: in_force

(a) The state registrar may attach to the original record an addendum that sets out any information received by the state registrar that may contradict the information in a birth, death, or fetal death record required to be maintained in the vital statistics unit.

(b) If the state registrar attaches an addendum to an original record, the state registrar shall instruct the local registration official in whose jurisdiction the birth, death, or fetal death occurred to attach an identical addendum to any duplicate of the record in the official's custody.

(c) In this section, "local registration official" means a county clerk or a person authorized by this title to maintain a duplicate system of records for each birth, death, or fetal death that occurs in the person's jurisdiction.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1057.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1057 / Section 1057.109
§ 1057.109. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR CARE AND TREATMENT.
Status: in_force

The board, with the approval of the Matagorda County Commissioners Court, may contract with:

(1) a county for the care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county; and

(2) this state or a federal agency for the care and treatment of a sick or injured person for whom the state or agency is responsible.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3858.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3858 / Section 3858.005
§ 3858.005. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter, as the territory may have been modified under:

(1) Section 375.043 or 375.044, Local Government Code; or

(2) other law.

(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure. A mistake in the field notes of the district contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not in any way affect:

(1) the district's organization, existence, or validity;

(2) the district's right to contract, including the right to issue an obligation for a purpose for which the district is created;

(3) the district's right to impose or collect an assessment, tax, or other revenue; or

(4) the legality or operation of the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8834.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8834 / Section 8834.203
§ 8834.203. REGULATION OF SPACING AND GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWAL.
Status: in_force

(a) To minimize as far as practicable the drawdown of the water table and the reduction of artesian pressure and to control and prevent subsidence, the board may provide for the spacing of wells in the district and may regulate groundwater withdrawal from wells, taking into consideration:

(1) the economic impact on well owners;

(2) the resulting effect on subsidence; and

(3) other relevant factors.

(b) Before adopting a rule or issuing an order under this section, the board shall set a hearing on the proposed rule or order.

(c) The district may adopt different rules for:

(1) each aquifer, subdivision of an aquifer, or geologic stratum located wholly or partly in the district's territory; or

(2) each geographic area overlying an aquifer or subdivision of an aquifer located wholly or partly in the district's territory.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11002.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11002 / Section 11002.104
§ 11002.104. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads described by Section 54.234, Water Code, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.

(b) The district may exercise the powers provided by this section without submitting a petition to or obtaining approval from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as required by Section 54.234, Water Code.

(c) The district, at the district's expense, shall repair and maintain any internal streets and roads in the district. Brewster County has no obligation to repair or maintain the internal streets and roads in the district, even on dissolution of the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 247.088 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 247 / Section 247.088
§ 247.088. EXCHANGE AND FILING OF INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

Not later than the seventh day before the first day of arbitration, the department and the facility shall exchange and file with the arbitrator:

(1) all documentary evidence not previously exchanged and filed that is relevant to the dispute; and

(2) information relating to a proposed resolution of the dispute.
Tex. Estates Code § 1157.060 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1157 / Section 1157.060
§ 1157.060. UNSECURED CLAIMS BARRED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Status: in_force

A claim of an unsecured creditor for money that is not presented within the time prescribed by the notice of presentment permitted by Section 1153.004 is barred.
Tex. Property Code § 94.054 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 94 / Section 94.054
§ 94.054. DISCLOSURE BY TENANT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A tenant shall disclose to the landlord before the lease agreement is signed the name and address of any person who holds a lien on the tenant's manufactured home.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 772.311 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 772 / Section 772.311
§ 772.311. PRIMARY EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER.
Status: in_force

The digits 9-1-1 are the primary emergency telephone number in a district. A public safety agency whose services are available through a 9-1-1 system may maintain a separate number or numbers for emergencies and shall maintain a separate number or numbers for nonemergency telephone calls.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8513.0207 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8513 / Section 8513.0207
§ 8513.0207. BOND REQUIREMENT FOR DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 15th day after the date of an election or appointment of a director or officer, the director or officer shall file a good and sufficient bond with the board secretary.

(b) The bond must be:

(1) in the amount of $5,000;

(2) payable to the authority;

(3) conditioned on the faithful performance of duties as a director or officer; and

(4) subject to approval by the board secretary.
Tex. Water Code § 15.208 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.208
§ 15.208. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION.
Status: repealed

(a) After notice and hearing, the board by resolution may approve an application if, after considering the information in the application and presented at the hearing, criteria established by this subchapter, and the rules and other relevant factors, the board finds:

(1) that the bonds are being issued to finance a project that serves the public interest;

(2) that there is strong evidence and a high degree of certainty that the issuer will be able to meet its obligations under the bonds; and

(3) that an applicant proposing surface water development has the necessary water right authorizing it to appropriate and use the water which the project will provide.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 886 (H.B. 3339), Sec. 16(3), eff. September 1, 2019.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 886 (H.B. 3339), Sec. 16(3), eff. September 1, 2019.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 886 (H.B. 3339), Sec. 16(3), eff. September 1, 2019.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 597.021 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 597 / Section 597.021
§ 597.021. ICF-IID ASSESSMENT OF CLIENT'S CAPACITY TO CONSENT TO TREATMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner by rule shall require an ICF-IID certified in this state to assess the capacity of each adult client without a legal guardian to make treatment decisions when there is evidence to suggest the individual is not capable of making a decision covered under this chapter.

(b) The rules must require the use of a uniform assessment process prescribed by department rule to determine a client's capacity to make treatment decisions.
Tex. Property Code § 65.004 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 65 / Section 65.004
§ 65.004. SCOPE OF AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority of the occupying co-owner to act as an agent and attorney-in-fact is limited to the authority to enter into a contract giving rise to a mechanic's and materialman's lien and to execute a deed of trust for the purpose of preserving or improving the residential property. The occupying co-owner is the sole obligor of the debt incurred under the contract and secured by the deed of trust.

(b) A lien that arises under a contract entered into by an occupying co-owner under this section is not subject to repudiation or disaffirmance by another co-owner.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3877.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3877 / Section 3877.002
§ 3877.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The Waller Town Center Management District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.