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Tex. Business Organizations Code § 9.157 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 9 / Section 9.157
§ 9.157. OPPORTUNITY FOR CURE AFTER AFFIRMATION OF FINDINGS BY APPEALS COURT.
Status: in_force

(a) An appellate court that affirms a trial court's findings against a foreign filing entity under this subchapter shall remand the case to the trial court with instructions to grant the foreign filing entity an opportunity to cure the problems for which the entity has been found guilty if:

(1) the foreign filing entity did not make an application to the trial court for stay of the entry of the judgment;

(2) the appellate court is satisfied that the appeal was taken in good faith and not for purpose of delay or with no sufficient cause;

(3) the appellate court finds that the problems for which the foreign filing entity has been found guilty are capable of being cured; and

(4) the foreign filing entity has prayed for the opportunity to cure its problems in the appeal.

(b) The appellate court shall determine the period, which may not be longer than 60 days after the date the case is remanded to the trial court, to be afforded to a foreign filing entity to enable the foreign filing entity to cure its problems under Subsection (a).

(c) The trial court to which an action against a foreign filing entity has been remanded under this section shall dismiss the action if, during the period prescribed by the appellate court for that conduct, the foreign filing entity cures the problems for which revocation is sought and pays all costs accrued in the action.

(d) If a foreign filing entity has not cured the problems for which revocation is sought within the period prescribed by the appellate court under Subsection (b), the judgment requiring revocation shall become final.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1301.156 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.156
§ 1301.156. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS TO INSURED.
Status: in_force

An insurer shall comply with Subchapter B, Chapter 542, with respect to prompt payment to insureds.
Tex. Utilities Code § 186.054 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 186 / Section 186.054
§ 186.054. CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF UTILITY, COMMON CARRIER, CABLE OPERATOR, AND ENERGY TRANSPORTER FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A utility, common carrier, cable operator, or energy transporter may acquire an easement by eminent domain along, over, under, or across a railroad or railroad right-of-way as provided by this subchapter to maintain, operate, or upgrade its facilities consistent with preexisting licenses or agreements.

(b) A utility, common carrier, cable operator, or energy transporter:

(1) shall provide notice to the railroad within a reasonable period of any proposed activity relating to the construction, maintenance, or operation of the facilities; and

(2) may not unreasonably interfere with railroad operations.

(c) Absent terms to the contrary in an easement acquired by condemnation under this subchapter, existing license, or agreement, a railroad may require a utility, common carrier, cable operator, or energy transporter to relocate any portion of a facility that is located in the railroad right-of-way that is not in the public right-of-way if:

(1) a reasonable alternate route is available;

(2) a reasonable amount of time is provided;

(3) substantial interference with the railroad operations is established; and

(4) the railroad reimburses the utility, common carrier, cable operator, or energy transporter for the reasonable cost of relocation.
Tex. Local Government Code § 501.057 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 501 / Section 501.057
§ 501.057. FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATE EVIDENCING FILING.
Status: in_force

(a) If the unit's governing body adopts a resolution under Section 501.051, the certificate of formation may be filed as provided by this section.

(b) Three originals of the certificate of formation shall be delivered to the secretary of state. If the secretary of state determines that the certificate of formation conforms to this subchapter, the secretary of state shall:

(1) endorse the word "Filed" and the date of the filing on each original certificate of formation;

(2) file one of the original certificates of formation in the secretary of state's office;

(3) issue two certificates evidencing the filing of the certificate of formation;

(4) attach to each certificate evidencing the filing of the certificate of formation an original of the certificate of formation; and

(5) deliver a certificate evidencing the filing of the certificate of formation and the attached certificate of formation to:

(A) the organizers or the organizers' representatives; and

(B) the governing body of:

(i) the corporation's authorizing unit; or

(ii) any county in the county alliance that authorized the creation of the corporation, for a county alliance corporation.

(c) The governing body of a county to which a certificate evidencing the filing of the certificate of formation and the attached certificate of formation are delivered under Subsection (b)(5)(B)(ii) shall provide photocopies of the certificate evidencing the filing of the certificate of formation and the attached certificate of formation to each other member of the county alliance.
Tex. Property Code § 58.004 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 58 / Section 58.004
§ 58.004. SECURING LIEN.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 30th day after the day that the indebtedness accrues, a worker who has not received payment for work performed and who wishes to claim the lien must:

(1) serve a copy of an account of the services, stating the amount due, on the employer or the employer's agent, receiver, or trustee; and

(2) file a copy of the account with the county clerk of the county in which the services were performed.

(b) The party making an account must execute an affidavit verifying the contents of the account.

(c) Substantial compliance with this section secures the lien.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7936.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7936 / Section 7936.103
§ 7936.103. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 508.002 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 508 / Section 508.002
§ 508.002. REQUIRING PHOTO IDENTIFICATION FOR CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD TRANSACTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A merchant, in a point of sale transaction, may require the individual using the credit card or debit card to provide photo identification verifying the individual's identity as the cardholder.

(b) A merchant may choose to not accept the card for payment if the individual fails to provide photo identification verifying the individual's identity as the cardholder.

(c) This section does not apply to transactions conducted with a mobile wallet.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.1491 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.1491
§ 152.1491. LAVACA COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The Lavaca County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Lavaca County.

(b) The juvenile court judge is the chairman of the board and its chief administrative officer.

(c) The commissioners court shall pay the juvenile board members additional monthly compensation set by the commissioners court at not less than $100 nor more than $400 for the added duties imposed on the members. The additional compensation shall be paid from the general fund of the county.

(d) The chairman shall certify all claims for expenses of the juvenile probation officer as necessary in the performance of the officer's duties. The commissioners court shall provide the necessary funds to pay the salary and expenses of the juvenile probation officer.

(e) Sections 152.0002, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Lavaca County.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1806.153 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1806 / Section 1806.153
§ 1806.153. CODE OF CONDUCT; COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

A solar retailer and a solar salesperson shall comply with:

(1) any code of conduct adopted by commission rule governing solar retailers or solar salespersons, as applicable;

(2) Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code;

(3) Chapter 115, Business & Commerce Code, as if the solar retailer or solar salesperson, as applicable, were a seller or lessor under that chapter; and

(4) the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1601 et seq.) and applicable state laws governing financial transactions by providing any disclosure required by those laws.
Tex. Education Code § 38.221 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 38 / Section 38.221
§ 38.221. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Opioid antagonist" and "opioid-related drug overdose" have the meanings assigned by Section 483.101, Health and Safety Code.

(2) "Physician" means a person who holds a license to practice medicine in this state.
Tex. Government Code § 403.007 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 403 / Section 403.007
§ 403.007. DIVISIONS.
Status: in_force

The comptroller may organize and maintain divisions within the comptroller's office as necessary for the efficient and orderly operation of the office.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1271.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1271 / Section 1271.001
§ 1271.001. APPLICABILITY OF DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, terms defined by Section 843.002 have the meanings assigned by that section.
Tex. Transportation Code § 201.757 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 201 / Section 201.757
§ 201.757. DETERMINATION OF ADMINISTRATIVELY COMPLETE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW DOCUMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A local government sponsor's submission of an environmental review document must include a statement from the local government sponsor that the document is administratively complete, ready for technical review, and compliant with all applicable requirements.

(b) Not later than the 20th day after the date the department receives a local government sponsor's environmental review document, the department shall either:

(1) issue a letter confirming that the document is administratively complete and ready for technical review; or

(2) decline to issue a letter confirming that the document is administratively complete and ready for technical review, in accordance with Section 201.758.
Tex. Water Code § 11.559 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 11 / Section 11.559
§ 11.559. REFERENDUM.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after September 1, 2009, a water right holder may petition the advisory committee to conduct a referendum on the continuation of the program.

(b) The advisory committee shall conduct a referendum if it receives a petition signed by at least 50 percent of the water right holders.

(c) A referendum under this section must be held on a uniform election date, as provided by Section 41.001, Election Code.

(d) Only current water right holders are eligible to vote in the referendum.

(e) If at least 60 percent of the votes in the referendum favor discontinuing the program, the program shall be discontinued.

(f) A referendum under this section cannot be held more than once every four years.

(g) For purposes of this section, a water right holder shall be considered as one water right holder regardless of the number or amount of water rights held under a permit or certificate of adjudication.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 593.043 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 593 / Section 593.043
§ 593.043. REPRESENTATION BY COUNSEL; APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY.
Status: in_force

(a) The proposed resident shall be represented by an attorney who shall represent the rights and legal interests of the proposed resident without regard to who initiates the proceedings or pays the attorney's fee.

(b) If the proposed resident cannot afford counsel, the court shall appoint an attorney not later than the 11th day before the date set for the hearing.

(c) An attorney appointed under this section is entitled to a reasonable fee. The county in which the proceeding is brought shall pay the attorney's fee from the county's general fund.

(d) The parent, if the proposed resident is a minor, or the guardian of the person may be represented by legal counsel during the proceedings.
Tex. Transportation Code § 451.256 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 451 / Section 451.256
§ 451.256. WAIVER OF FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

If, before implementing Section 451.255, the Texas Department of Human Services determines that a waiver or authorization from a federal agency is necessary for implementation, the Texas Department of Human Services shall request the waiver or authorization, and the department and an authority may delay implementing Section 451.255 until the waiver or authorization is granted.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8072.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8072 / Section 8072.0105
§ 8072.0105. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Government Code § 56.006 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 56 / Section 56.006
§ 56.006. RULES; OVERSIGHT.
Status: in_force

(a) The court of criminal appeals may adopt rules for programs relating to education and training for attorneys, judges, justices of the peace, district clerks, county clerks, law enforcement officers, law students, other participants, and court personnel, including court coordinators, as provided by Section 56.003 and for the administration of those programs, including rules that:

(1) require entities receiving a grant of funds to provide legislatively required training; and

(2) base the awarding of grant funds to an entity on qualitative information about the entity's programs or services and the entity's ability to meet financial performance standards.

(b) The court of criminal appeals, for the proper administration of this chapter and as part of its oversight of training programs for attorneys, judges, justices of the peace, district clerks, county clerks, law enforcement officers, law students, other participants, and court personnel, including court coordinators, as provided by Section 56.003, shall monitor both the financial performance and the program performance of entities receiving a grant of funds under this chapter.
Tex. Property Code § 76.506 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 76 / Section 76.506
§ 76.506. FEE FOR RECOVERY.
Status: in_force

A person who informs a potential claimant that the claimant may be entitled to claim property that is reportable to the treasurer of the holder under this chapter, that has been reported to the treasurer of the holder, or that is in the possession of the treasurer of the holder may not contract for or receive from the claimant for services an amount that exceeds 10 percent of the value of the property recovered. If the property involved is mineral proceeds, the amount for services may not include a portion of the underlying minerals or any production payment, overriding royalty, or similar payment.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 171.084 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 171 / Section 171.084
§ 171.084. STAY OF CERTAIN PROCEEDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) After an initial application is filed, the court may stay:

(1) a proceeding under a later filed application in another court to:

(A) invoke the jurisdiction of that court; or

(B) obtain an order under this chapter; or

(2) a proceeding instituted after the initial application has been filed.

(b) A stay under this section affects only an issue subject to arbitration under an agreement in accordance with the terms of the initial application.
Tex. Local Government Code § 158.039 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 158 / Section 158.039
§ 158.039. DISSOLUTION OF SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) If, after a civil service system under this subchapter has been in effect in a department for at least one year, 20 percent of the employees of the department petition the county judge to dissolve the system, the judge shall order a departmental election on the question of the dissolution of the department's civil service system.

(b) The county judge shall hold the election after the 15th day but on or before the 45th day after the date the petition is submitted. The election must be by secret ballot and each employee is entitled to vote at the election.

(c) The ballots for the election shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "Dissolution of the sheriff's department civil service system."

(d) The county judge shall canvass the votes and declare the result.

(e) If the proposition is approved by a majority of the employees voting at the election, the county judge shall declare the sheriff's department civil service system dissolved.
Tex. Insurance Code § 3502.155 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 3502 / Section 3502.155
§ 3502.155. CONTINGENCY RESERVE.
Status: reserved

(a) In addition to the capital, surplus, and reserves required by Sections 3502.152, 3502.153, and 3502.154, a mortgage guaranty insurer shall establish a contingency reserve and report the contingency reserve as a liability in the insurer's financial statements.

(b) To establish and maintain the contingency reserve, the mortgage guaranty insurer shall annually contribute to the contingency reserve 50 percent of the earned premiums on the insurer's mortgage guaranty insurance business. The reserved earned premiums may be released to the insurer's surplus annually after the premiums have been maintained for 120 months.

(c) In addition, the mortgage guaranty insurer may withdraw premiums from the contingency reserve in any year for which the insurer can demonstrate to the department that the incurred losses for that year exceed 35 percent of the corresponding earned premiums for that year. The insurer shall reduce any subsequent annual release to surplus from the established contingency reserve by an amount equal to the amount withdrawn and released for the losses. The insurer shall deduct from subsequent annual releases any balance that exceeds the normal annual release from the contingency reserve.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 772.229 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 772 / Section 772.229
§ 772.229. TAX STATUS OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

Because a district created under this subchapter is a public entity performing an essential public function, bonds issued by the district, any transaction relating to the bonds and profits made in the sale of the bonds are exempt from taxation by the state or by any municipality, county, special district, or other political subdivision of the state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1024.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1024 / Section 1024.102
§ 1024.102. RESTRICTION ON COUNTY TAXATION AND DEBT.
Status: in_force

Ector County may not impose a tax or issue bonds or other obligations for hospital purposes or to provide medical care for district residents.
Tex. Government Code § 41.309 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 41 / Section 41.309
§ 41.309. ELECTION OF COUNSELLOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive board, on a majority vote, shall elect a counsellor.

(b) To be eligible to serve as a counsellor, a person must:

(1) be certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization;

(2) have at least five years of experience as a lawyer assisting prosecuting attorneys in prosecuting offenses or delinquent conduct committed on state property used for the custody of persons charged with or convicted of offenses or used for the custody of children charged with or adjudicated as having engaged in delinquent conduct or conduct indicating a need for supervision; or

(3) have served for at least five years as a prosecuting attorney or as a judge of a district court, a court of appeals, or the court of criminal appeals.
Tex. Water Code § 56.293 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 56 / Section 56.293
§ 56.293. DEPOSIT.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person filing a petition shall deposit with the board an amount sufficient to pay the cost of conducting an election within the district which shall be held by the board until the result of the election to dissolve the district is officially announced and entered in the record of the district.

(b) If the result of the election favors dissolving the district, the board shall return the deposit to the petitioners or their agent or attorney, and the cost and expenses of holding the election shall be paid by the district, but if the result of the election is against dissolving the district, the board shall pay the cost and expenses of the election from the deposit and return the balance of the deposit to the petitioners or their agent or attorney.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 63.181 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 63 / Section 63.181
§ 63.181. ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) Any county attorney, district attorney, or criminal district attorney, or the attorney general at the request of the commissioner, shall file in a district court of Travis County or in the county in which the violation occurred a suit to obtain either a temporary or permanent court order or injunction to prohibit and remedy any violation of this chapter or any rule, permit, or order under this chapter and to collect damages to natural resources injured by the violation and to recover civil penalties.

(b) A person who violates this chapter or any rule, permit, or order under this chapter is liable for a civil penalty of not less than $50 nor more than $2,000. Each day that a violation occurs or continues constitutes a separate offense. A violation of Section 63.091 is considered to be a continuing violation from the date of the initial unauthorized conduct until the earlier of:

(1) the date on which a proper permit is issued authorizing the conduct; or

(2) the date on which restoration of dunes or dune vegetation damaged by the violation is completed.
Tex. Occupations Code § 351.603 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 351 / Section 351.603
§ 351.603. ENFORCEMENT BY ATTORNEY GENERAL OR BOARD; CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The attorney general or board may institute an action in a district court in the county in which a violation of Section 351.251, 351.403, 351.409, or 351.607 is alleged to have occurred for injunctive relief and a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for each violation plus court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

(b) The attorney general or board may institute an action against a manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer of ophthalmic goods in a district court in the county in which a violation of Section 351.408 is alleged to have occurred for injunctive relief and a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each day of a violation plus court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 58.255 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 58 / Section 58.255
§ 58.255. DISCLOSURE OF CHILD VICTIM INFORMATION PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

Except as required or permitted by other law or by court order, a public servant or other person who has access to or obtains the name, address, telephone number, or other identifying information of a victim younger than 18 years of age may not release or disclose the identifying information to any person who is not assisting in the investigation, prosecution, or defense of the case. This article does not apply to the release or disclosure of a victim's identifying information by:

(1) the victim; or

(2) the victim's parent, conservator, or guardian, unless the victim's parent, conservator, or guardian allegedly committed the offense described by Article 58.251.