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Tex. Transportation Code § 228.059 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 228 / Section 228.059
§ 228.059. TOLL COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT BY OTHER ENTITY.
Status: in_force

(a) An entity operating a toll lane pursuant to Section 228.007(b) or under an agreement under Subchapter E, Chapter 223, has, with regard to toll collection and enforcement for that toll lane, the same powers and duties as the department under this chapter, except as provided by Subsection (b). The entity may use revenues for improvement, extension, expansion, or maintenance of the toll lane.

(b) Notwithstanding Sections 228.0545, 228.0546, and 228.0547 or other law, a toll collected pursuant to an agreement for tolling services with a toll project entity, as defined by Section 371.001, other than the department is governed by the fee and fine structure of the entity issuing the initial toll invoice.
Tex. Finance Code § 152.412 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 152 / Section 152.412
§ 152.412. REMOVAL OR PROHIBITION ORDERS IN RESPONSE TO CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this section, a person is considered to have been finally convicted of an offense if the person's case is not subject to further appellate review and:

(1) a sentence was imposed on the person;

(2) the person received probation or community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision; or

(3) the court deferred final disposition of the person's case.

(b) The commissioner may remove or prohibit a current or former key individual or employee of a money services licensee from office or employment in, or prohibit a control person or other person participating in the affairs of a money services licensee from further participation in the affairs of a money services licensee, or any other entity chartered, registered, permitted, or licensed by the commissioner if the person has been finally convicted of a felony offense involving:

(1) a business engaged in money services;

(2) dishonesty; or

(3) breach of trust.

(c) If the commissioner has grounds for action under Subsection (b), the commissioner may serve a removal or prohibition order, as appropriate, on the person who has been finally convicted of a felony offense. The commissioner shall also serve a copy of the order on any money services licensee that the person is affiliated with at the time of service of the order.

(d) Notwithstanding Section 152.409, an order issued under this section becomes effective immediately on service and continues in effect unless the order is:

(1) stayed or terminated by the commissioner;

(2) set aside by the commissioner after a hearing; or

(3) stayed or vacated on appeal.

(e) Not later than the 30th day after the date an order is served under this section, the person against whom the order is issued may request in writing a hearing before the commissioner to show that the person's continued service to a money services licensee or participation in the affairs of a money services licensee does not, or is unlikely to, threaten the interests of the money services licensee, the money services licensee's customers, or the public confidence in the money services licensee.

(f) Not later than the 30th day after the date the request for a hearing is received under this section, the commissioner shall hold the hearing, unless the party requesting the hearing requests a later date. At the hearing, the party requesting the hearing has the burden of proof.

(g) After the hearing, the commissioner may affirm, modify, or set aside, in whole or in part, the order. An order affirming or modifying the order is immediately final for purposes of enforcement and appeal. The order may be appealed as provided by Section 152.409.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1115.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1115 / Section 1115.104
§ 1115.104. HOSPITAL SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) The district shall provide for:

(1) the establishment of a hospital system by:

(A) purchasing, constructing, acquiring, repairing, and renovating buildings and equipment; and

(B) equipping the buildings; and

(2) the administration of the hospital system for hospital purposes.

(b) The hospital system may include any facilities the board considers necessary for hospital care.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 11.62 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 11 / Section 11.62
§ 11.62. HEARING FOR CANCELLATION OR SUSPENSION OF PERMIT.
Status: in_force

The commission or administrator may, on the motion of either, set a date for a hearing to determine if a permit should be cancelled or suspended. The commission or administrator shall set a hearing on the petition of the mayor, chief of police, city marshal, or city attorney of the city or town in which the licensed premises are located or of the county judge, sheriff, or county or district attorney of the county in which the licensed premises are located. The petition must be supported by the sworn statement of at least one credible person. The commission or administrator shall give the permittee notice of the hearing and of his right to appear and show cause why the permit should not be cancelled.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8870.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8870 / Section 8870.151
§ 8870.151. MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the board may impose a maintenance and operation tax if the tax is approved by a majority of the qualified voters voting at an election called and held for that purpose in the manner provided by Section 36.201, Water Code.

(b) If the district imposes a fee under Section 8870.153, the district may not impose a tax under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1034.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1034 / Section 1034.056
§ 1034.056. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall elect from among its members a president and a vice president.

(b) The board shall appoint a secretary, who need not be a director.

(c) Each officer of the board serves a one-year term.

(d) The board shall fill a vacancy in a board office for the unexpired term.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3887.057 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3887 / Section 3887.057
§ 3887.057. COMPENSATION, EXPENSES, AND LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may compensate each director in an amount not to exceed $50 for each board meeting. The total amount of compensation for one director may not exceed $2,000 annually.

(b) The district shall reimburse directors for necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of a director.

(c) The district may obtain and pay for comprehensive general liability insurance coverage from commercial insurance companies or other sources that protect and insure the directors against personal liability and from any and all claims for actions taken as directors or actions and activities taken by the district or by others acting on the district's behalf.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 121.002 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 121 / Section 121.002
§ 121.002. LEGISLATIVE INTENT.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the legislature that this state have primary regulatory authority over the production of hemp in this state.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1102.206 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1102 / Section 1102.206
§ 1102.206. DENIAL OF LICENSE RENEWAL.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may deny the renewal of a license if the applicant is in violation of a commission order.

(b) The provisions of Section 1101.459 governing the commission's denial of a license renewal under that chapter apply to the commission's denial of a license renewal under this chapter.
Tex. Family Code § 158.103 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 158 / Section 158.103
§ 158.103. CONTENTS OF ORDER OR WRIT OF WITHHOLDING.
Status: in_force

An order of withholding or writ of withholding issued under this chapter must contain the information required by the forms prescribed by the Title IV-D agency under Section 158.106.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3836.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3836 / Section 3836.201
§ 3836.201. MEANINGS OF WORDS AND PHRASES.
Status: in_force

Words and phrases used in this subchapter that are defined by Chapters 151 and 321, Tax Code, have the meanings assigned by Chapters 151 and 321, Tax Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3916.211 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3916 / Section 3916.211
§ 3916.211. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may borrow money on terms determined by the board.

(b) The district may by competitive bid or negotiated sale issue bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from taxes, including ad valorem taxes, or assessments, fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources of money, to pay for any authorized district purpose.

(c) In addition to any other terms authorized by the board by bond order or resolution, the proceeds of the district's bonds may be used for a reserve fund, credit enhancement, or capitalized interest for the bonds.

(d) The limitation on the outstanding principal amount of bonds, notes, and other obligations provided by Section 49.4645, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8110.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8110 / Section 8110.101
§ 8110.101. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may impose a tax for any district operation and maintenance purpose in the manner provided by Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) Section 49.107(f), Water Code, does not apply to reimbursements for projects constructed or acquired under Section 8110.052.
Tex. Transportation Code § 453.055 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 453 / Section 453.055
§ 453.055.
Status: in_force

Sec. 453.055. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: TRANSIT DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES. An employee of a transit department may not have a pecuniary interest in, or receive a benefit from, an agreement to which the transit department is a party.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 382.033 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 382 / Section 382.033
§ 382.033. CONTRACTS; INSTRUMENTS.
Status: in_force

The commission may execute contracts and instruments that are necessary or convenient to perform its powers or duties.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 57.01 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 57 / Section 57.01
§ 57.01. AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The holder of a consumer delivery permit may contract with or employ a driver for the delivery of an alcoholic beverage from the premises of the holder of a retailer's permit described by Subsection (b) to an ultimate consumer located in an area where the sale of the beverage is legal.

(b) An alcoholic beverage may be delivered under this section only if the alcoholic beverage is sold or served to the ultimate consumer by the holder of a:

(1) package store permit;

(2) wine only package store permit;

(3) wine and beer retailer's permit;

(4) wine and beer retailer's off-premise permit;

(5) retail dealer's on-premise license;

(6) retail dealer's off-premise license;

(7) mixed beverage permit authorized to deliver alcoholic beverages under Section 28.1001; or

(8) private club permit authorized to deliver alcoholic beverages under Section 32.155.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 76.008 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 76 / Section 76.008
§ 76.008. LEASE OR CONTROL BY FOREIGN CORPORATION PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

No corporation other than those incorporated under the laws of this state may lease or control land under a certificate of location.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 574.107 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 574 / Section 574.107
§ 574.107. COSTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The costs for a hearing under this subchapter shall be paid in accordance with Sections 571.017 and 571.018.

(b) The county in which the applicable criminal charges are pending or were adjudicated shall pay as provided by Subsection (a) the costs of a hearing that is held under Section 574.106 to evaluate the court-ordered administration of psychoactive medication to:

(1) a patient ordered to receive mental health services as described by Section 574.106(a)(1) after having been determined to be incompetent to stand trial or having been acquitted of an offense by reason of insanity; or

(2) a patient who:

(A) is awaiting trial after having been determined to be competent to stand trial; and

(B) was ordered to receive mental health services as described by Section 574.106(a)(2).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8847.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8847 / Section 8847.006
§ 8847.006. LANDOWNERS' RIGHTS.
Status: in_force

The rights of landowners and their lessees and assigns in groundwater within the district are recognized. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to deprive or divest the landowners or their lessees or assigns of those rights, subject to district rules.
Tex. Government Code § 545.0004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 545 / Section 545.0004
§ 545.0004. CONTRACT FOR INTEGRATION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION.
Status: in_force

(a) On receipt by this state of any necessary federal approval and subject to the approval of the governor and the Legislative Budget Board, the commission may contract to implement all or part of the integration plan if the commission determines that contracting:

(1) may advance the objectives of Sections 545.0002 and 545.0006(b); and

(2) meets the criteria set out in the cost-benefit analysis described by this section.

(b) Before awarding a contract, the commission shall provide to the governor and the Legislative Budget Board a detailed cost-benefit analysis that demonstrates:

(1) the integration plan's cost-effectiveness;

(2) mechanisms for monitoring performance under the plan; and

(3) specific improvements the plan makes to the service delivery system and client access.

(c) The commission shall make the cost-benefit analysis described by Subsection (b) available to the public.

(d) On or before the 10th day after releasing a request for bids, proposals, offers, or other applicable expressions of interest relating to developing or implementing the integration plan, the commission shall hold a public hearing and receive public comment on the request.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7921A.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7921A / Section 7921A.0502
§ 7921A.0502. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Government Code § 26.146 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 26 / Section 26.146
§ 26.146. COMAL COUNTY.
Status: in_force

The County Court of Comal County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court and juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) but has no other civil or criminal jurisdiction.
Tex. Transportation Code § 391.212 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 391 / Section 391.212
§ 391.212. REGULATION OF CERTAIN COMMERCIAL SIGNS.
Status: in_force

The department may license or otherwise regulate the erection of a commercial sign that is located within 1,000 feet of the center line of that part of State Highway 288 in the unincorporated area of a county.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2309.251 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2309 / Section 2309.251
§ 2309.251. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may impose an administrative penalty on a person under Subchapter F, Chapter 51, regardless of whether the person holds a license under this chapter, if the person violates:

(1) this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter; or

(2) a rule or order of the executive director or commission.

(b) An administrative penalty may not be imposed unless the person charged with a violation is provided the opportunity for a hearing.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1425.051 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1425 / Section 1425.051
§ 1425.051. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "qualified health plan" has the meaning assigned by 45 C.F.R. Section 155.20.
Tex. Transportation Code § 504.203 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 504 / Section 504.203
§ 504.203. ISSUANCE OF DISABLED LICENSE PLATES TO CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall issue specialty license plates under this subchapter for a van or bus operated by an institution, facility, or residential retirement community for the elderly or for veterans in which an eligible person resides, including:

(1) an institution that holds a license issued under Chapter 242, Health and Safety Code; or

(2) a facility that holds a license issued under Chapter 246 or 247 of that code.

(b) An application for license plates under this section must be accompanied by a written statement acknowledged by the administrator or manager of the institution, facility, or retirement community certifying that the institution, facility, or retirement community regularly transports, as a part of the services that the institution, facility, or retirement community provides, one or more eligible persons who reside in the institution, facility, or retirement community. The department shall determine the eligibility of the institution, facility, or retirement community on the evidence the applicant provides.

(c) The application and eligibility requirements for a license plate under this section are the same as those provided by Sections 504.201 and 504.202, as applicable.
Tex. Election Code § 3.009 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 3 / Section 3.009
§ 3.009. CONTENTS OF DEBT OBLIGATION ELECTION ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "debt obligation" means an issued public security, as defined by Section 1201.002, Government Code, that is secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes. The term does not include public securities that are designated as self-supporting by the political subdivision issuing the securities.

(b) The document ordering an election to authorize a political subdivision to issue debt obligations must distinctly state:

(1) the proposition language that will appear on the ballot;

(2) the purpose for which the debt obligations are to be authorized;

(3) the principal amount of the debt obligations to be authorized;

(4) that taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the debt obligations may be imposed;

(5) a statement of the estimated tax rate if the debt obligations are authorized or of the maximum interest rate of the debt obligations or any series of the debt obligations, based on the market conditions at the time of the election order;

(6) the maximum maturity date of the debt obligations to be authorized or that the debt obligations may be issued to mature over a specified number of years not to exceed the maximum number of years authorized by law;

(7) the aggregate amount of the outstanding principal of the political subdivision's debt obligations as of the date the election is ordered;

(8) the aggregate amount of the outstanding interest on debt obligations of the political subdivision as of the date the election is ordered, which may be based on the political subdivision's expectations relative to variable rate debt obligations; and

(9) the ad valorem debt service tax rate for the political subdivision at the time the election is ordered, expressed as an amount per $100 valuation of taxable property.
Tex. Insurance Code § 463.352 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 463 / Section 463.352
§ 463.352. ADVICE FROM BOARD.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may seek the board's advice and recommendations on a matter affecting the commissioner's duties regarding the financial condition of:

(1) a member insurer; or

(2) an insurer applying for a certificate of authority to engage in the business of insurance in this state.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2303.1551 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2303 / Section 2303.1551
§ 2303.1551. REQUIRED POSTING.
Status: in_force

(a) All storage fees shall be posted at the licensed vehicle storage facility to which the motor vehicle has been delivered and shall be posted in view of the person who claims the vehicle.

(b) A vehicle storage facility accepting a nonconsent towed vehicle shall post a sign that complies with commission rules and states "Nonconsent tow fees schedules available on request." The vehicle storage facility shall provide a copy of a nonconsent towing fees schedule on request. The commission shall adopt rules for signs required under this subsection.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4026.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4026 / Section 4026.0305
§ 4026.0305. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may engage in activities that accomplish the economic development purposes of the district.

(b) The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to:

(1) make loans and grants of public money; and

(2) provide district personnel and services.

(c) The district may create economic development programs and exercise the economic development powers provided to municipalities by:

(1) Chapter 380, Local Government Code; and

(2) Subchapter A, Chapter 1509, Government Code.
Tex. Local Government Code § 383.104 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 383 / Section 383.104
§ 383.104. ABOLITION OF OR CHANGE IN TAX RATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by order may decrease or abolish the local sales and use tax rate or may call an election to increase, decrease, or abolish the local sales and use tax rate.

(b) At the election, the ballots shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The increase (decrease) in the local sales and use tax rate of (name of district) to (percentage) to be used for the promotion and development of tourism" or "The abolition of the district sales and use tax used for the promotion and development of tourism." The increase or decrease in the tax rate is effective if it is approved by a majority of the votes cast. In calling and holding the election, the board shall use the procedure for the confirmation and tax election set forth in this chapter.

(c) The district's sales and use tax is automatically discontinued by operation of law if no tax revenue is collected within the district before the first anniversary of the date the tax took effect. The comptroller shall notify the board and the commissioners court of the county in which the district is located of the discontinuance of the tax. The district may authorize a new sales and use tax by following the procedures provided by this subchapter for imposition of the tax.
Tex. Education Code § 54.263 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.263
§ 54.263.
Status: in_force

Sec. 54.263. STUDENTS 55 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER; OPTIONAL WAIVER. (a) An institution of higher education may charge a student 55 years of age or older tuition and fees at rates that are lower than the rates otherwise provided by this chapter, under the condition that a student under 55 years of age will not be precluded from enrolling in a course for credit toward a degree or certificate. The institution may set additional qualifications that a student must meet to qualify for tuition and fees at rates set under this section and may set different rates for different programs, campuses, or courses. The institution may set rates under this section for resident students, nonresident students, or both, and may set different rates for resident students and nonresident students.

(b) A tuition or fee rate set under this section must apply uniformly to each student that meets the applicable qualifications set by the institution to pay tuition or fees at that rate.

(c) The legislature in an appropriations act shall account for the rates authorized by Subsection (a) in a way that does not increase the general revenue appropriations to that institution.