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Tex. Business Organizations Code § 200.502 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 200 / Section 200.502
§ 200.502. JOINDER OF SHAREHOLDERS NOT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The joinder of shareholders of a real estate investment trust is not required for any sale, lease, mortgage, or other disposition of all or part of the assets of the real estate investment trust.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2210.453 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2210 / Section 2210.453
§ 2210.453. FUNDING LEVELS; REINSURANCE AND ALTERNATIVE RISK FINANCING MECHANISMS; REINSURANCE FROM CERTAIN INSURER OR BROKER PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) The association may purchase reinsurance or use alternative risk financing mechanisms or both as necessary.

(b) The association shall maintain total available loss funding in an amount not less than the probable maximum loss for the association for a catastrophe year with a probability of one in 50. If necessary, the required funding level shall be achieved through the purchase of reinsurance or the use of alternative financing mechanisms, or both, to operate in addition to or in concert with the trust fund, public securities, financial instruments, financing arrangements, and assessments authorized by this chapter.

(b) The association shall maintain total available loss funding in an amount not less than the probable maximum loss for the association for a catastrophe year with a probability of one in 50. If necessary, the required funding level shall be achieved through the purchase of reinsurance or the use of alternative financing mechanisms, or both, to operate in addition to or in concert with the trust fund, financial instruments, financing arrangements, and assessments authorized by this chapter.

(c) The attachment point for reinsurance purchased under this section may not be less than the aggregate amount of all funding available to the association under Subchapters B-1 and B-2.

(c) The attachment point for reinsurance purchased under this section may not be less than the aggregate amount of all funding available to the association under Subchapter B-2.

(d) The cost of the reinsurance purchased or alternative financing mechanisms used under this section in excess of the minimum funding level required by Subsection (b) shall be paid by assessments as provided by this subsection. The association, with the approval of the commissioner, shall notify each member of the association of the amount of the member's assessment under this subsection. The proportion of the cost to each insurer under this subsection shall be determined in the manner used to determine each insurer's participation in the association for the year under Section 2210.052.

(d-1) The commissioner may adopt a method or approve the association's method of determining the probability of one in 50 for association risks. The commissioner shall provide any adopted or approved method to the association on or before February 1 of each year.

(e) A member of the association may not recoup an assessment paid under Subsection (d) through a premium surcharge or tax credit.

(f) The association may not purchase reinsurance under this section from an insurer or broker involved in the execution of a catastrophe model on which the association relies in:

(1) determining the probable maximum loss applicable for the period covered by the reinsurance; or

(2) adopting rates under Section 2210.355.
Tex. Election Code § 501.025 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 501 / Section 501.025
§ 501.025. HEADING, STATEMENT, AND ISSUE ON APPLICATION FOR PETITION TO LEGALIZE.
Status: in_force

(a) An application for a petition seeking an election to legalize the sale of alcoholic beverages of one or more of the various types and alcoholic contents must be headed: "Application for Local Option Election Petition to Legalize."

(b) The application must contain a statement just ahead of the signatures of the applicants, as follows: "It is the hope, purpose and intent of the applicants whose signatures appear hereon to see legalized the sale of alcoholic beverages referred to in the issue set out above."

(c) The issue to be voted on must be:

(1) clearly stated in the application; and

(2) one of the issues listed in Section 501.035.
Tex. Transportation Code § 451.709 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 451 / Section 451.709
§ 451.709. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a governmental unit under Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, and the operations of the district are not proprietary functions for any purpose, including the application of Chapter 101, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
Tex. Water Code § 17.881 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 17 / Section 17.881
§ 17.881. SALE OF OBLIGATIONS TO TEXAS WATER RESOURCES FINANCE AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Pursuant to Section 17.0871 and notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the board may sell to the Texas Water Resources Finance Authority any loans or bonds of borrower districts or lender districts purchased with money in the fund and may apply the proceeds of the sale in the manner provided by Section 17.0871.

(b) The board shall sell the loans or bonds of political subdivisions at the price and under the terms that it determines to be reasonable.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1701.272 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1701 / Section 1701.272
§ 1701.272. TRAINING PROGRAM ON RESPONDING TO SEXUAL ABUSE OR ASSAULT.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall, in consultation with the Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force established under Section 772.0064, Government Code, establish a basic education and training program on child sexual abuse and adult sexual assault, including the use of best practices and techniques to effectively recognize, investigate, and document those cases. The training program must consist of at least eight hours of instruction.

(b) The commission shall require an officer to complete the training program unless the officer has completed the training under Section 1701.253(q) or other training equivalent to the training program as determined by the commission.
Tex. Tax Code § 152.068 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 152 / Section 152.068
§ 152.068. REVOCATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE RETAIL SELLER'S PERMIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller may revoke or suspend any one or more of the permits held by a person if that person fails to comply with a provision of this chapter or with a rule of the comptroller relating to a tax imposed by this chapter.

(b) Before revoking or suspending the permit, the comptroller must provide the permit holder with a hearing. The permit holder must be given at least 20 days' notice specifying the time and place of hearing and requiring that the permit holder show cause why the permit or permits should not be revoked or suspended.

(c) The comptroller shall give the person notice of the suspension or revocation of any permit.

(d) Notice required by this section must be written and may be served either personally or by mail.

(e) The comptroller may not issue a new permit after the revocation of a permit unless satisfied that the former permit holder will comply with the provisions of this chapter and the rules of the comptroller. The comptroller may prescribe the terms under which a suspended permit may be reissued.

(f) The permit holder or person whose permit is revoked may appeal the comptroller's action in the same manner as a final deficiency determination may be appealed.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9027.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9027 / Section 9027.201
§ 9027.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of projects under Sections 9027.101 and 9027.102.

(b) The district may not issue bonds to finance projects authorized by Section 9027.102 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of district voters voting at an election called for that purpose.

(c) Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 9027.102 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 46B.114 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 46B / Section 46B.114
§ 46B.114. TRANSPORTATION OF DEFENDANT TO COURT.
Status: in_force

If the hearing is not conducted at the facility to which the defendant has been committed under this chapter or conducted by means of an electronic broadcast system as described by this subchapter, an order setting a hearing to determine whether the defendant has been restored to competency shall direct that, as soon as practicable but not earlier than 72 hours before the date the hearing is scheduled, the defendant be placed in the custody of the sheriff of the county in which the committing court is located or the sheriff's designee for transportation to the court. The sheriff or the sheriff's designee may not take custody of the defendant under this article until 72 hours before the date the hearing is scheduled.
Tex. Government Code § 41.304 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 41 / Section 41.304
§ 41.304. EXECUTIVE BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors is governed by an executive board composed of 11 members elected by the membership of the board of directors on a majority vote from among that membership, as follows:

(1) one member of the executive board who represents the state in criminal matters before a court in a county in which one or more facilities owned or operated by or under contract with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department are located shall be elected on a majority vote of the members of the board of directors to serve a term expiring in an even-numbered year;

(2) an additional four members of the executive board shall be elected on a majority vote of the members of the board of directors to serve terms expiring in even-numbered years;

(3) one member of the executive board who represents the state in criminal matters before a court in a county in which one or more facilities owned or operated by or under contract with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department are located shall be elected on a majority vote of the members of the board of directors to serve a term expiring in an odd-numbered year; and

(4) an additional five members of the executive board shall be elected on a majority vote of the members of the board of directors to serve terms expiring in odd-numbered years.

(b) If a vacancy on the executive board occurs before the end of the vacating member's term, the executive board shall elect a person to serve the remainder of the term. To be eligible for election under this subsection, a person must meet any qualifications required of the vacating member for service on the executive board.

(c) The executive board shall conduct the business of the unit.

(d) A majority of the members of the executive board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. The executive board must approve any action by a majority vote of the members present.
Tex. Government Code § 54.105 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.105
§ 54.105. TRAINING.
Status: in_force

A master appointed under this subchapter must successfully complete all training a justice of the peace is required to complete under state law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3980.0701 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3980 / Section 3980.0701
§ 3980.0701. DIVISION OF DISTRICT; PREREQUISITES.
Status: in_force

The district may be divided into two or more new districts only if the district:

(1) has never issued any bonds; and

(2) is not imposing ad valorem taxes.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1022.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1022 / Section 1022.101
§ 1022.101. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district has full responsibility for providing hospital care for the district's indigent residents.

(b) The district shall provide all necessary hospital and medical care for the district's needy inhabitants.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 131.007 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 131 / Section 131.007
§ 131.007. DISTRIBUTION OF DAMAGES.
Status: in_force

A regional collegiate athletic association that prevails in an action under Section 131.003 shall distribute the awarded damages to its member institutions in the same manner that it regularly distributes proceeds it receives in connection with athletic contests among member institutions.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8470.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8470 / Section 8470.101
§ 8470.101. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for a road project authorized by Section 8470.053.

(b) 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.

(c) 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. Government Code § 25.2071 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25 / Section 25.2071
§ 25.2071. SAN PATRICIO COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) San Patricio County has the following statutory county courts:

(1) the County Court at Law of San Patricio County; and

(2) the County Court at Law No. 2 of San Patricio County.

(b) A county court at law sits in Sinton.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 12.304 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 12 / Section 12.304
§ 12.304. MORE THAN ONE DEFENDANT.
Status: in_force

If more than one defendant is named in a suit brought under this subchapter, each defendant against whom judgment is rendered is jointly and severally liable for the recovery provided by this subchapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 179.051 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 179 / Section 179.051
§ 179.051. AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY TO PROHIBIT OR REGULATE CARRYING HANDGUN.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality or county to which this chapter applies and that employs or supervises first responders may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, order, or other measure that generally prohibits a first responder who holds a license to carry a handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code, an unexpired certificate of completion from the department under Section 411.1883(d), Government Code, and the required liability policy under Section 179.053 from:

(1) carrying a concealed or holstered handgun while on duty; or

(2) storing a handgun on the premises of or in a vehicle owned or leased by the municipality or county if the handgun is secured with a device approved by the department under Section 411.1883(f), Government Code.

(b) This section does not prohibit a municipality or county from adopting an ordinance, order, or other measure that:

(1) prohibits a first responder from carrying a handgun while on duty based on the conduct of the first responder; or

(2) limits the carrying of a handgun only to the extent necessary to ensure that carrying the handgun does not interfere with the first responder's duties.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9056.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9056 / Section 9056.101
§ 9056.101. GENERAL POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district may exercise the rights, privileges, and functions specified by this chapter.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 88.010 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 88 / Section 88.010
§ 88.010. INSPECTIONS.
Status: in_force

A person authorized to enforce this chapter may detain for inspection and inspect a vehicle, package, crate, or other container if the person has probable cause to believe it contains a plant in violation of this chapter.
Tex. Finance Code § 62.556 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 62 / Section 62.556
§ 62.556. APPEAL TO COMMISSIONER OF DENIAL.
Status: in_force

(a) If the commissioner denies an application, the applicant is entitled to a hearing if the applicant submits a written request for a hearing not later than the later of:

(1) the 30th day after the date the application is filed; or

(2) the 15th day after the date the application is denied.

(b) Not later than the 30th day after the date the hearing is closed, the commissioner shall enter a final order affirming or withdrawing the denial of the application.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4026.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4026 / Section 4026.0201
§ 4026.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors who serve staggered terms of four years.

(b) Directors are elected in the manner provided by Subchapter D, Chapter 49, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3820.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3820 / Section 3820.103
§ 3820.103. AGREEMENTS; GRANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person.

(b) The implementation of a project is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.
Tex. Transportation Code § 502.457 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 502 / Section 502.457
§ 502.457. PERSONS ON ACTIVE DUTY IN ARMED FORCES OF UNITED STATES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a used motor vehicle that is owned by a person who:

(1) is on active duty in the armed forces of the United States;

(2) is stationed in or has been assigned to another nation under military orders; and

(3) has registered the vehicle or been issued a license for the vehicle under the applicable status of forces agreement by:

(A) the appropriate branch of the armed forces of the United States; or

(B) the nation in which the person is stationed or to which the person has been assigned.

(b) The requirement that a used vehicle be registered under the law of this state does not apply to a vehicle described by Subsection (a). In lieu of delivering the license receipt to the transferee of the vehicle, as required by Section 501.0721, the person selling, trading, or otherwise transferring a used motor vehicle described by Subsection (a) shall deliver to the transferee:

(1) a letter written on official letterhead by the owner's unit commander attesting to the registration of the vehicle under Subsection (a)(3); or

(2) the registration receipt issued by the appropriate branch of the armed forces or host nation.

(c) A registration receipt issued by a host nation that is not written in the English language must be accompanied by:

(1) a written translation of the registration receipt in English; and

(2) an affidavit, in English and signed by the person translating the registration receipt, attesting to the person's ability to translate the registration receipt into English.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 113.355 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 113 / Section 113.355
§ 113.355. TERMINATION OF SERVICE.
Status: in_force

A supplier shall terminate service to a school district facility if:

(1) the supplier receives official notification from the firm or individual conducting the test of a hazardous leakage in the facility LP-gas piping system; or

(2) a test at the facility is not performed as required by this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1064.210 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1064 / Section 1064.210
§ 1064.210. SPENDING AND INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by Section 1064.107(c) and by Subchapter F, the district may not incur an obligation payable from district revenue other than the revenue on hand or to be on hand in the current and following district fiscal years.

(b) The board may invest operating, depreciation, or building fund reserves only in any funds or securities authorized by law, including Chapter 2256, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7993A.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7993A / Section 7993A.0103
§ 7993A.0103. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Tax Code § 155.107 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 155 / Section 155.107
§ 155.107. COMMON CARRIER RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Each common carrier shall keep records of tobacco products transported in this state.

(b) The comptroller and the attorney general are entitled to access during regular business hours to all records pertaining to tobacco products that are transported.

(c) The records must show for each transaction:

(1) the names and addresses of the consignor and consignee;

(2) the date of delivery; and

(3) the amount and type of tobacco products transported or handled.
Tex. Tax Code § 171.060 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 171 / Section 171.060
§ 171.060. EXEMPTION--NONPROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES.
Status: in_force

A nonprofit corporation organized to hold agricultural fairs and encourage agricultural pursuits is exempted from the franchise tax.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8438.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8438 / Section 8438.151
§ 8438.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

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

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 8438.153.

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

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1012.308 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1012 / Section 1012.308
§ 1012.308. REPORT; DISSOLUTION ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) After the district has paid all district debts and has disposed of all district money and other assets as prescribed by this subchapter, the board shall file a written report with the Commissioners Court of Childress County summarizing the board's actions in dissolving the district.

(b) Not later than the 10th day after the date the Commissioners Court of Childress County receives the report and determines that the requirements of this subchapter have been fulfilled, the commissioners court shall enter an order dissolving the district and releasing the board from any further duty or obligation.
Tex. Finance Code § 371.175 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 371 / Section 371.175
§ 371.175. PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION TAGS REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) A pawnshop shall identify by a tag or similar means each item of goods located in the pawnshop that:

(1) has a retail or sale value of more than $25; and

(2) can be tagged or similarly identified.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) the personal effects of a person in the pawnshop; or

(2) furniture, fixtures, or equipment of the pawnshop.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1003.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1003 / Section 1003.054
§ 1003.054. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

The board shall elect a president and a secretary from among the directors to serve until the next directors election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3994.0308 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3994 / Section 3994.0308
§ 3994.0308. ADDING OR EXCLUDING LAND.
Status: in_force

The district may add or exclude land in the manner provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, or by Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code.