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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8000.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8000 / Section 8000.151
§ 8000.151. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by revenue other than ad valorem taxes.

(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. Insurance Code § 3502.053 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 3502 / Section 3502.053
§ 3502.053. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

In extending or issuing mortgage guaranty insurance, a mortgage guaranty insurer may not discriminate on the basis of the applicant's sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, disability, or age or solely on the basis of the geographic location of the property to be insured unless:

(1) the discrimination related to geographic location is for a business purpose that is not a mere pretext for unfair discrimination; or

(2) the refusal, cancellation, or limitation of the insurance is required by law or regulatory mandate.
Tex. Transportation Code § 66.036 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 66 / Section 66.036
§ 66.036. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall carefully consider each application and shall conduct any investigation it considers necessary to determine whether an applicant is qualified for a license or certificate.

(b) As part of its consideration of applications for licenses and certificates, the board may develop and administer examinations to determine an applicant's knowledge of piloting, management of vessels, and the water in the board's jurisdiction.
Tex. Penal Code § 32.41 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 32 / Section 32.41
§ 32.41. ISSUANCE OF BAD CHECK OR SIMILAR SIGHT ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if he issues or passes a check or similar sight order for the payment of money knowing that the issuer does not have sufficient funds in or on deposit with the bank or other drawee for the payment in full of the check or order as well as all other checks or orders outstanding at the time of issuance.

(b) This section does not prevent the prosecution from establishing the required knowledge by direct evidence; however, for purposes of this section, the issuer's knowledge of insufficient funds is presumed (except in the case of a postdated check or order) if:

(1) he had no account with the bank or other drawee at the time he issued the check or order; or

(2) payment was refused by the bank or other drawee for lack of funds or insufficient funds on presentation within 30 days after issue and the issuer failed to pay the holder in full within 10 days after receiving notice of that refusal.

(c) Notice for purposes of Subsection (b)(2) may be actual notice or notice in writing that:

(1) is sent by:

(A) first class mail, evidenced by an affidavit of service; or

(B) registered or certified mail with return receipt requested;

(2) is addressed to the issuer at the issuer's address shown on:

(A) the check or order;

(B) the records of the bank or other drawee; or

(C) the records of the person to whom the check or order has been issued or passed; and

(3) contains the following statement:

"This is a demand for payment in full for a check or order not paid because of a lack of funds or insufficient funds. If you fail to make payment in full within 10 days after the date of receipt of this notice, the failure to pay creates a presumption for committing an offense, and this matter may be referred for criminal prosecution."

(d) If notice is given in accordance with Subsection (c), it is presumed that the notice was received no later than five days after it was sent.

(e) A person charged with an offense under this section may make restitution for the bad checks or sight orders. Restitution shall be made through the prosecutor's office if collection and processing were initiated through that office. In other cases restitution may be, with the approval of the court in which the offense is filed:

(1) made through the court; or

(2) collected by a law enforcement agency if a peace officer of that agency executes a warrant against the person charged with the offense.

(f) Except as otherwise provided by this subsection, an offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. If the check or similar sight order that was issued or passed was for a child support payment the obligation for which is established under a court order, the offense is a Class B misdemeanor.

(g) An offense under this section is not a lesser included offense of an offense under Section 31.03 or 31.04.
Tex. Utilities Code § 36.052 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 36 / Section 36.052
§ 36.052. ESTABLISHING REASONABLE RETURN.
Status: in_force

In establishing a reasonable return on invested capital, the regulatory authority shall consider applicable factors, including:

(1) the efforts and achievements of the utility in conserving resources;

(2) the quality of the utility's services;

(3) the efficiency of the utility's operations; and

(4) the quality of the utility's management.
Tex. Estates Code § 1002.023 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1002 / Section 1002.023
§ 1002.023. PERSON.
Status: in_force

(a) "Person" includes a natural person, a corporation, and a guardianship program.

(b) The definition of "person" assigned by Section 311.005, Government Code, does not apply to any provision in this title.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8157.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8157 / Section 8157.201
§ 8157.201. 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 54, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of projects under Sections 8157.101 and 8157.102.

(b) The district may not issue bonds to finance projects authorized by Section 8157.102 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the voters of the district voting at an election called for that purpose.

(c) Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8157.102 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.

(d) Sections 49.181 and 49.182, Water Code, do not apply to a project undertaken by the district under Section 8157.102 or to bonds issued by the district to finance the project.
Tex. Government Code § 171.0251 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 171 / Section 171.0251
§ 171.0251. LICENSE TERM.
Status: in_force

A license issued under this chapter is valid for one or two years from the date of issuance as prescribed by commission rule.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8161.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8161 / Section 8161.003
§ 8161.003. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

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

(b) All land and other property included in the boundaries of the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(c) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8375.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8375 / Section 8375.153
§ 8375.153. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Labor Code § 91.020 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 91 / Section 91.020
§ 91.020. GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
Status: in_force

The department may take disciplinary action against a person under Subchapter F, Chapter 51, Occupations Code, regardless of whether the person holds a license under this chapter, on any of the following grounds:

(1) engaging in professional employer services or offering to engage in the provision of professional employer services:

(A) without a license; or

(B) while the person's license is expired, suspended, or inactive;

(2) transferring or attempting to transfer a license issued under this chapter;

(3) violating this chapter or any order or rule issued by the executive director or commission under this chapter;

(4) failing after the 31st day after the date on which a felony conviction of a controlling person is final to notify the department in writing of the conviction;

(5) failing to cooperate with an investigation, examination, or audit of the license holder's records conducted by the license holder's insurance company or the insurance company's designee, as allowed by the insurance contract or as authorized by law by the Texas Department of Insurance;

(6) failing after the 31st day after the effective date of a change in ownership, principal business address, or the address of accounts and records to notify the department and the Texas Department of Insurance of the change;

(7) failing to correct any tax filings or payment deficiencies within a reasonable time as determined by the executive director;

(8) refusing, after reasonable notice, to meet reasonable health and safety requirements within the license holder's control and made known to the license holder by a federal or state agency;

(9) being delinquent in the payment of the license holder's insurance premiums other than those subject to a legitimate dispute;

(10) being delinquent in the payment of any employee benefit plan premiums or contributions other than those subject to a legitimate dispute;

(11) knowingly making a material misrepresentation to an insurance company or to the department or other governmental agency;

(12) failing to maintain the working capital required under Section 91.014; or

(13) using professional employer services to avert or avoid an existing collective bargaining agreement.
Tex. Local Government Code § 116.152 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 116 / Section 116.152
§ 116.152. SUBROGATION OF SURETIES.
Status: in_force

If a personal surety or a surety company pays for a loss to a county under a depository bond, the surety is subrogated to the rights of the county in an amount equal to the amount of the surety's payment. However, the amount of the subrogation may not exceed the amount of the deposit secured by the surety at the time of the depository's default.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 261.012 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 261 / Section 261.012
§ 261.012. ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITY INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) A secured party may assign a security interest recorded under Section 261.004 without making any filing or giving any notice under this chapter. The security interest assigned remains valid and perfected and retains its priority, securing the obligation assigned to the assignee, against transferees from and creditors of the debtor utility, including lien creditors, as defined by Section 9.102.

(b) An assignee or assignor may, but need not to retain the validity, perfection, and priority of the security interest assigned, as evidence of the assignment of the security interest recorded under Section 261.004, apply to the secretary of state for the assignee to be reflected as secured party on the utility security instrument and notify the debtor utility of the assignment. Failure to make application under this section or notify a debtor utility of an assignment does not create a cause of action against the secured party reflected on the utility security instrument, the assignor, or the assignee or affect the continuation of the perfected status of the assigned security interest in favor of the assignee against transferees from and creditors of the debtor utility, including lien creditors, as defined by Section 9.102.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8131.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8131 / Section 8131.103
§ 8131.103. LIMITATION ON USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

The district may exercise the power of eminent domain outside the district only to acquire an easement necessary for a pipeline that serves the district.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 62.097 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 62 / Section 62.097
§ 62.097. CONTRACTS, LEASES, AND OTHER AGREEMENTS RELATING TO MANAGEMENT, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF LAND AND FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

The board may enter into any contract, lease, or agreement with any person for a period of not more than 40 years relating to the management, operation, and maintenance of a concession, facility, improvement, leasehold, land, or other property over which the board has jurisdiction and control.
Tex. Family Code § 107.031 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 107 / Section 107.031
§ 107.031. VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES.
Status: in_force

(a) In a suit filed by a governmental entity requesting termination of the parent-child relationship or appointment of the entity as conservator of the child, the court may appoint a charitable organization composed of volunteer advocates whose charter mandates the provision of services to allegedly abused and neglected children or an individual who has received the court's approved training regarding abused and neglected children and who has been certified by the court to appear at court hearings as a guardian ad litem for the child or as a volunteer advocate for the child.

(b) In a suit other than a suit filed by a governmental entity requesting termination of the parent-child relationship or appointment of the entity as conservator of the child, the court may appoint a charitable organization composed of volunteer advocates whose training provides for the provision of services in private custody disputes or a person who has received the court's approved training regarding the subject matter of the suit and who has been certified by the court to appear at court hearings as a guardian ad litem for the child or as a volunteer advocate for the child. A person appointed under this subsection is not entitled to fees under Section 107.023.

(c) A court-certified volunteer advocate appointed under this section may be assigned to act as a surrogate parent for the child, as provided by 20 U.S.C. Section 1415(b), if:

(1) the child is in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services;

(2) the volunteer advocate is serving as guardian ad litem for the child;

(3) a foster parent of the child is not acting as the child's parent under Section 29.015, Education Code; and

(4) the volunteer advocate completes a training program for surrogate parents that complies with minimum standards established by rule by the Texas Education Agency within the time specified by Section 29.015(b), Education Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9051.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9051 / Section 9051.156
§ 9051.156. SURVEYS AND INVESTIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The board may conduct or arrange for a survey or an engineering investigation to provide information for the district to facilitate the accomplishment of a district purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1058.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1058 / Section 1058.154
§ 1058.154. ANNUAL AUDIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board annually shall have an independent audit made of the district's books and records for the preceding fiscal year.

(b) Not later than December 31 of each year, the audit shall be filed:

(1) with the county clerk of Upton County; and

(2) at the district office.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 65.009 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 65 / Section 65.009
§ 65.009. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

The department, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department may adopt any rule necessary to implement this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7913.252 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7913 / Section 7913.252
§ 7913.252. 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. Business & Commerce Code § 8.507 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 8 / Section 8.507
§ 8.507. DUTY OF SECURITIES INTERMEDIARY TO COMPLY WITH ENTITLEMENT ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) A securities intermediary shall comply with an entitlement order if the entitlement order is originated by the appropriate person, the securities intermediary has had reasonable opportunity to assure itself that the entitlement order is genuine and authorized, and the securities intermediary has had reasonable opportunity to comply with the entitlement order. A securities intermediary satisfies the duty if:

(1) the securities intermediary acts with respect to the duty as agreed on by the entitlement holder and the securities intermediary; or

(2) in the absence of agreement, the securities intermediary exercises due care in accordance with reasonable commercial standards to comply with the entitlement order.

(b) If a securities intermediary transfers a financial asset pursuant to an ineffective entitlement order, the securities intermediary shall reestablish a security entitlement in favor of the person entitled to it and pay or credit any payments or distributions that the person did not receive as a result of the wrongful transfer. If the securities intermediary does not reestablish a security entitlement, the securities intermediary is liable to the entitlement holder for damages.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 167.140 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 167 / Section 167.140
§ 167.140. IMPROPER HANDLING AND REMOVAL OF ANIMAL REFUSE OR DEAD OR INJURED ANIMALS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person violates a quarantine established or a commission rule adopted under Section 167.033 of this code.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor unless it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has been previously convicted under this section, in which event the offense is a Class B misdemeanor.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 8.401 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 8 / Section 8.401
§ 8.401. DUTY OF ISSUER TO REGISTER TRANSFER.
Status: in_force

(a) If a certificated security in registered form is presented to an issuer with a request to register transfer or an instruction is presented to an issuer with a request to register transfer of an uncertificated security, the issuer shall register the transfer as requested if:

(1) under the terms of the security the person seeking registration of transfer is eligible to have the security registered in its name;

(2) the indorsement or instruction is made by the appropriate person or by an agent who has actual authority to act on behalf of the appropriate person;

(3) reasonable assurance is given that the indorsement or instruction is genuine and authorized (Section 8.402);

(4) any applicable law relating to the collection of taxes has been complied with;

(5) the transfer does not violate any restriction on transfer imposed by the issuer in accordance with Section 8.204;

(6) a demand that the issuer not register transfer has not become effective under Section 8.403, or the issuer has complied with Section 8.403(b) but no legal process or indemnity bond is obtained as provided in Section 8.403(d); and

(7) the transfer is in fact rightful or is to a protected purchaser.

(b) If an issuer is under a duty to register a transfer of a security, the issuer is liable to a person presenting a certificated security or an instruction for registration or to the person's principal for loss resulting from unreasonable delay in registration or failure or refusal to register the transfer.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8153A.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8153A / Section 8153A.0302
§ 8153A.0302. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 508.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 508 / Section 508.003
§ 508.003. AREA QUARANTINE.
Status: in_force

(a) If the commissioner of state health services or one or more health authorities determine that the introduction of an environmental or toxic agent into the environment has occurred, the commissioner or authorities may impose an area quarantine in the manner and subject to the procedures provided for an area quarantine imposed under Section 81.085. The commissioner of state health services or a health authority may, with respect to an area quarantine imposed under this chapter, exercise any power for a response to the introduction of an environmental or toxic agent into the environment under this section that is authorized by Section 81.085 for a response to an outbreak of a communicable disease. The area quarantine must be accomplished by the least restrictive means necessary to protect public health considering the availability of resources.

(b) A quarantine imposed by a health authority under this section expires at the earlier of:

(1) the 24th hour after the time the quarantine is imposed; or

(2) the time that appropriate action to terminate the quarantine or impose superseding requirements is taken under Chapter 418, Government Code, or is taken by the commissioner of state health services under this section.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1201.115 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.115
§ 1201.115. NOTICE OF LICENSE EXPIRATION.
Status: in_force

Not later than the 30th day before the date a person's license is scheduled to expire, the department shall send written notice of the impending expiration to the person at the person's last known address according to the records of the department.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1010.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1010 / Section 1010.106
§ 1010.106. BYLAWS.
Status: in_force

The board may adopt bylaws to govern:

(1) the time, place, and manner of conducting board meetings;

(2) the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the board's officers and employees;

(3) the disbursement of money by check, draft, or warrant;

(4) the appointment and authority of board committees;

(5) the keeping of records and accounts; and

(6) other matters the board considers appropriate.
Tex. Government Code § 434.108 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 434 / Section 434.108
§ 434.108. DIRECTORY OF SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall collaborate with and assist the Department of State Health Services and the Health and Human Services Commission in compiling and maintaining the directory of services established under Section 161.552, Health and Safety Code.

(b) The commission shall provide the directory of services established under Section 161.552, Health and Safety Code, on the commission's website or through links appearing on the commission's website.
Tex. Government Code § 1508.164 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1508 / Section 1508.164
§ 1508.164. CONFLICT OR INCONSISTENCY WITH OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

When bonds are issued under this subchapter, to the extent of any conflict or inconsistency between this subchapter and another law or a charter provision of a home-rule municipality, this subchapter controls.