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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8476.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8476 / Section 8476.052
§ 8476.052. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Jack Wilhelm;

(2) David Tuckfield;

(3) Jon Cobb;

(4) Bob Ruggio; and

(5) Adam Van Ackeren.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8476.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of their designation.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8476.003 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8476.003; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Government Code § 1509.109 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1509 / Section 1509.109
§ 1509.109. SALE OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

A municipality may sell bonds issued under this subchapter in the manner and under the terms provided by the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1508.054 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1508 / Section 1508.054
§ 1508.054. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A small employer that purchases a qualifying health benefit plan must:

(1) pay 50 percent or more of the premium for each employee covered under the qualifying health benefit plan;

(2) offer coverage to all eligible employees receiving annual wages from the employer in an amount described by Section 1508.051(a)(2) or 1508.052(b), as applicable; and

(3) contribute the same percentage of premium for each covered employee.

(b) A small employer that purchases a qualifying health benefit plan under the program may elect to pay, but is not required to pay, all or any portion of the premium paid for dependent coverage under the qualifying health benefit plan.
Tex. Government Code § 825.3013 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 825 / Section 825.3013
§ 825.3013. TITLE-HOLDING ENTITIES; INVESTMENTS IN REAL PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The retirement system may form a title-holding entity for the purpose of investing the retirement system's assets in real property. The title-holding entity must be:

(1) wholly owned, organized, and controlled by the system; and

(2) exempt from taxation under Section 501(a), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as an organization described by Section 501(c) of that code.

(b) Subject to Subsection (a)(2), a title-holding entity formed under this section may hold title to real property jointly with another person.

(c) The board of trustees shall adopt policies for the governance, management, and reporting for a title-holding entity formed under this section.

(d) The following persons may not be employed by, receive compensation from, be a party to a contract with or a direct or indirect financial beneficiary of a contract with, or hold a direct or indirect interest in a title-holding entity formed by the retirement system under this section:

(1) a trustee or employee of the system; or

(2) a relative of a trustee or employee of the system within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity, as determined under Chapter 573.

(e) Chapter 551 and Subtitles D and F, Title 10, do not apply to a title-holding entity formed under this section.
Tex. Government Code § 659.123 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 659 / Section 659.123
§ 659.123. AMOUNT OF BENEFIT REPLACEMENT PAY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Section 659.124, the benefit replacement pay of an eligible state employee or an eligible state-paid judge for a pay period is equal to the sum of:

(1) 5.85 percent of the compensation earned by the employee or judge during the pay period, subject to the limit provided by Subsection (b); and

(2) an additional amount equal to the retirement contribution paid by the employee or judge because of the benefit replacement pay provided by this subsection.

(b) The amount paid to an eligible state employee or an eligible state-paid judge under Subsection (a)(1) may not exceed $965.25 each calendar year.
Tex. Local Government Code § 229.055 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 229 / Section 229.055
§ 229.055. ENFORCEMENT; PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A municipality may sue in any court to enjoin a violation of this subchapter.

(b) A person who violates an ordinance adopted under this subchapter commits an offense. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Tex. Transportation Code § 22.016 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 22 / Section 22.016
§ 22.016. RELATIONSHIP TO ZONING.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not:

(1) authorize a local government to adopt an ordinance, resolution, rule, or order that establishes zones or otherwise regulates the height of structures or natural growths in an area or in a manner other than as provided by Chapter 241, Local Government Code; or

(2) limit the power of a local government to regulate airport hazards by zoning.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 81.305 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 81 / Section 81.305
§ 81.305. NEEDLELESS SYSTEMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner by rule shall recommend that governmental units implement needleless systems and sharps with engineered sharps injury protection for employees.

(b) The recommendation adopted under Subsection (a) does not apply to the use of a needleless system or sharps with engineered sharps injury protection in circumstances and in a year in which an evaluation committee has established that the use of needleless systems and sharps with engineered sharps injury protection will jeopardize patient or employee safety with regard to a specific medical procedure or will be unduly burdensome. A report of the committee's decision shall be submitted to the department annually.

(c) At least half of the members of an evaluation committee established by a governmental unit to implement Subsection (b) must be employees who are health care workers who have direct contact with patients or provide services on a regular basis.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 172.206 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 172 / Section 172.206
§ 172.206. CONFIDENTIALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Evidence of anything said or of an admission made in the course of a conciliation is not admissible in evidence, and disclosure of that evidence may not be compelled in an arbitration or civil action in which, under law, testimony may be compelled to be given.

(b) Except as provided by a document prepared for the purpose of, in the course of, or pursuant to the conciliation, the document or a copy of the document is not admissible in evidence, and disclosure of the document may not be compelled in an arbitration or civil action in which, under law, testimony may be compelled to be given.

(c) Subsection (a) does not limit the admissibility of evidence if each party participating in conciliation consents to the disclosure.

(d) If evidence is offered in violation of this section, the arbitration tribunal or the court shall make any order it considers appropriate to deal with the matter, including an order restricting the introduction of evidence or dismissing the case without prejudice.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4008.0506 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4008 / Section 4008.0506
§ 4008.0506. CONSENT OF COUNTY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may not issue bonds until the county has consented by resolution to the conversion of the Legacy Water Control and Improvement District to a municipal management district and to the inclusion of land in the district.

(b) This section applies only to the district's first issuance of bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3852.159 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3852 / Section 3852.159
§ 3852.159. MUNICIPALITY NOT OBLIGATED TO PAY DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Sections 3852.105 and 3852.157 of this code and Section 375.263, Local Government Code, a municipality is not obligated to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district.
Tex. Election Code § 173.031 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 173 / Section 173.031
§ 173.031. COUNTY PRIMARY FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) A county primary fund is created for each county executive committee of a political party holding a primary election.

(b) The county primary fund consists of:

(1) the filing fees required to be deposited in the fund under Subchapter C;

(2) the state funds paid to the county chair under Subchapter D;

(3) the contributions to the county executive committee for the purpose of defraying primary election expenses; and

(4) the income earned by the fund.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 3.02 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 3 / Section 3.02
§ 3.02. CRIMINAL ACTION.
Status: in_force

A criminal action is prosecuted in the name of the State of Texas against the accused, and is conducted by some person acting under the authority of the State, in accordance with its laws.
Tex. Government Code § 2253.026 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2253 / Section 2253.026
§ 2253.026. COPY OF PAYMENT BOND AND CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

(a) A governmental entity shall furnish the information required by Subsection (d) to any person who applies for the information and who submits an affidavit that the person:

(1) has supplied public work labor or material for which the person has not been paid;

(2) has contracted for specially fabricated material for which the person has not been paid; or

(3) is being sued on a payment bond.

(b) The copy of the payment bond or public work contract is prima facie evidence of the content, execution, and delivery of the original.

(c) An applicant under this section shall pay any reasonable fee set by the governmental entity for the actual cost of preparation of the copies.

(d) A governmental entity shall furnish the following information to a person who makes a request under Subsection (a):

(1) a certified copy of a payment bond and any attachment to the bond;

(2) the public work contract for which the bond was given; and

(3) the toll-free telephone number maintained by the Texas Department of Insurance under Subchapter B, Chapter 521, Insurance Code, for obtaining information concerning licensed insurance companies.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.182 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.182
§ 2306.182. LOANS TO LENDERS.
Status: in_force

The department may make loans to mortgage lenders, public agencies, or other housing sponsors and use the proceeds to make loans for multifamily housing developments that will be substantially occupied by individuals and families of low and very low income or families of moderate income.
Tex. Government Code § 753.053 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 753 / Section 753.053
§ 753.053. ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES.
Status: in_force

A sheriff who enters into an agreement under Section 753.051 shall allocate the necessary resources, including personnel and funding, to ensure the proper implementation of the agreement, including the resources necessary to meet any reasonable objectives for enforcement set forth in the agreement.
Tex. Occupations Code § 702.310 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 702 / Section 702.310
§ 702.310. EFFECT OF CONTRACT ON THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS.
Status: in_force

A contract may not require the purchaser to execute a note or series of notes if separate negotiation of the notes cuts off as to third parties a right of action or defense that the purchaser may assert against the seller.
Tex. Occupations Code § 201.309 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 201 / Section 201.309
§ 201.309. LICENSE ISSUANCE TO CERTAIN OUT-OF-STATE APPLICANTS.
Status: in_force

The board shall issue a license to practice chiropractic to an out-of-state applicant who:

(1) submits a written application to the board on a form prescribed by the board, accompanied by the application fee set by the board and any other information requested by the board;

(2) is licensed in good standing to practice chiropractic in another state or foreign country that has licensing requirements substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter;

(3) has not been the subject of a disciplinary action and is not the subject of a pending investigation in any jurisdiction in which the applicant is or has been licensed;

(4) has graduated from a doctor of chiropractic degree program accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education and approved by rule by the board;

(5) has passed a national or other examination recognized by the board relating to the practice of chiropractic;

(6) has passed the board's jurisprudence examination;

(7) has practiced chiropractic:

(A) for at least the three years immediately preceding the date of the application under this section; or

(B) as a chiropractic educator in a doctor of chiropractic degree program accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education for at least the three years immediately preceding the date of the application under this section; and

(8) meets any other requirements adopted by rule by the board under this chapter.
Tex. Government Code § 843.105 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 843 / Section 843.105
§ 843.105. DETERMINATION OF MAXIMUM AND ALLOCATED PRIOR SERVICE CREDIT.
Status: in_force

(a) After receiving a certification of prior service and average prior service compensation under Section 843.104, the retirement system shall credit to the member the prior service certified and determine the member's maximum and allocated prior service credits.

(b) The maximum prior service credit is an amount equal to the accumulation at interest of a series of equal monthly amounts for the number of months of certified prior service. Each monthly amount equals twice the subdivision's initial deposit rate, times the member's average prior service compensation. Interest is allowed at the end of each 12-month period on an accumulated amount at the beginning of each period and is credited only for each whole 12-month period. The rate of interest allowed on a maximum prior service credit is three percent a year.

(c) Allocated prior service credit is a monetary credit granted by a subdivision to be computed at a member's retirement date and, together with any multiple matching credit, used in determining a member's supplemental annuity. The allocated prior service credit of a member is an amount equal to a percentage of the maximum prior service credit, increased from the subdivision's effective date of participation to the member's effective date of retirement at the applicable rate of interest provided under this subtitle or prior law for the period.

(d) The governing body of a subdivision may adopt a percentage to be used to determine allocated prior service credits. The rate may be limited to zero or any multiple of five percent.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8174.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8174 / Section 8174.101
§ 8174.101. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and functions provided by general law applicable to a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code.
Tex. Election Code § 66.0241 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 66 / Section 66.0241
§ 66.0241. CONTENTS OF ENVELOPE NO.
Status: in_force

4. Envelope no. 4 must contain:

(1) the precinct list of registered voters;

(2) the registration correction list;

(3) any statements of residence executed under Section 63.0011; and

(4) any affidavits executed under Section 63.006 or 63.011.
Tex. Water Code § 13.303 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 13 / Section 13.303
§ 13.303.
Status: in_force

Sec. 13.303. LOANS TO STOCKHOLDERS: REPORT. A utility may not loan money, stocks, bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness to any corporation or person owning or holding directly or indirectly any stock of the utility unless the utility reports the transaction to the utility commission within 60 days after the date of the transaction.
Tex. Government Code § 571.0302 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 571 / Section 571.0302
§ 571.0302. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT POLICY.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive director or the executive director's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement that implements a program of equal employment opportunity to ensure that all personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin.

(b) The policy statement must include:

(1) personnel policies, including policies relating to recruitment, evaluation, selection, training, and promotion of personnel, that show the intent of the commission to avoid the unlawful employment practices described by Chapter 21, Labor Code; and

(2) an analysis of the extent to which the composition of the commission's personnel is in accordance with state and federal law and a description of reasonable methods to achieve compliance with state and federal law.

(c) The policy statement must:

(1) be updated annually;

(2) be reviewed by the state Commission on Human Rights for compliance with Subsection (b)(1); and

(3) be filed with the governor's office.
Tex. Government Code § 24.432 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.432
§ 24.432.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.432. 255TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (DALLAS COUNTY). (a) The 255th Judicial District is composed of Dallas County.

(b) The 255th District Court shall give preference to family law matters.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3865.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3865 / Section 3865.102
§ 3865.102. MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applicable to municipal management districts created under Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, except the district may not construct, acquire, maintain, or operate a turnpike or toll road.
Tex. Water Code § 16.016 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 16 / Section 16.016
§ 16.016. POLLUTION OF RED RIVER TRIBUTARIES.
Status: in_force

Within the limits of available money and facilities, the executive administrator shall study salt springs, gypsum beds, and other sources of natural pollution of the tributaries of the Red River and shall study means of eliminating this natural pollution and preventing it from reaching the Red River.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8077.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8077 / Section 8077.0304
§ 8077.0304. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.

(b) If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.

(c) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7987A.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7987A / Section 7987A.0304
§ 7987A.0304. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.

(b) If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.

(c) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 552.019 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 552 / Section 552.019
§ 552.019. FILING OF CLAIMS.
Status: in_force

(a) A county or district attorney shall, on the written request of the department, represent the state in filing a claim in probate court or a petition in a court of competent jurisdiction to require the person responsible for a patient to appear in court and show cause why the state should not have judgment against the person for the costs of the patient's support, maintenance, and treatment.

(b) On a sufficient showing, the court may enter judgment against the person responsible for the patient for the costs of the patient's support, maintenance, and treatment.

(c) Sufficient evidence to authorize the court to enter judgment is a verified account, sworn to by the superintendent of the hospital in which the patient is being treated, or has been treated, as to the amount due.

(d) The judgment may be enforced as in other cases.

(e) The county or district attorney representing the state is entitled to a commission of 10 percent of the amount collected.

(f) The attorney general shall represent the state if the county and district attorney refuse or are unable to act on the department's request.

(g) In this section, "person responsible for a patient" means the guardian of a patient, a person liable for the support of the patient, or both.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.030 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.030
§ 361.030. FEDERAL FUNDS.
Status: in_force

The commission may accept funds from the federal government for purposes concerning solid waste management and spend money received from the federal government for those purposes in the manner prescribed by law and in accordance with agreements as are necessary and appropriate between the federal government and the commission.
Tex. Tax Code § 23.551 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 23 / Section 23.551
§ 23.551. ADDITIONAL NOTICE TO CERTAIN LANDOWNERS.
Status: in_force

(a) If land appraised as provided by this subchapter is owned by an individual 65 years of age or older, before making a determination that a change in use of the land has occurred, the chief appraiser shall deliver a written notice to the owner stating that the chief appraiser believes a change in use of the land may have occurred.

(b) The notice must include a form on which the owner may indicate that the land remains eligible to be appraised as provided by this subchapter and a self-addressed postage prepaid envelope with instructions for returning the form to the chief appraiser.

(c) The chief appraiser shall consider the owner's response on the form in determining whether the land remains eligible for appraisal under this subchapter.

(d) If the chief appraiser does not receive a response on or before the 60th day after the date the notice is mailed, the chief appraiser must make a reasonable effort to locate the owner and determine whether the land remains eligible to be appraised as provided by this subchapter before determining that a change in use of the land has occurred.

(e) For purposes of this section, sending an additional notice to the owner immediately after the expiration of the 60-day period prescribed by Subsection (d) by first class mail in an envelope on which is written, in all capital letters, "RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED," or another appropriate statement directing the United States Postal Service to return the notice if it is not deliverable as addressed, or providing the additional notice in another manner that the chief appraiser determines is appropriate, constitutes a reasonable effort on the part of the chief appraiser.