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Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 120.103 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 120 / Section 120.103
§ 120.103. REMOVAL OF CONTENT; EXCEPTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), if a social media platform removes content based on a violation of the platform's acceptable use policy under Section 120.052, the social media platform shall, concurrently with the removal:

(1) notify the user who provided the content of the removal and explain the reason the content was removed;

(2) allow the user to appeal the decision to remove the content to the platform; and

(3) provide written notice to the user who provided the content of:

(A) the determination regarding an appeal requested under Subdivision (2); and

(B) in the case of a reversal of the social media platform's decision to remove the content, the reason for the reversal.

(b) A social media platform is not required to provide a user with notice or an opportunity to appeal under Subsection (a) if the social media platform:

(1) is unable to contact the user after taking reasonable steps to make contact;

(2) knows that the potentially policy-violating content relates to an ongoing law enforcement investigation; or

(3) removed the content under Section 120.102(b) due to a complaint that the content was explicit deep fake material.
Tex. Family Code § 261.107 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 261 / Section 261.107
§ 261.107. FALSE REPORT; CRIMINAL PENALTY; CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if, with the intent to deceive, the person knowingly makes a report as provided in this chapter that is false. An offense under this subsection is a state jail felony unless it is shown on the trial of the offense that the person has previously been convicted under this section, in which case the offense is a felony of the third degree.

(b) A finding by a court in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship that a report made under this chapter before or during the suit was false or lacking factual foundation may be grounds for the court to modify an order providing for possession of or access to the child who was the subject of the report by restricting further access to the child by the person who made the report.

(c) The appropriate county prosecuting attorney shall be responsible for the prosecution of an offense under this section.

(d) The court shall order a person who is convicted of an offense under Subsection (a) to pay any reasonable and necessary attorney's fees, court costs, and expenses incurred by the person who was falsely accused of abuse or neglect in any proceeding relating to the false report.

(e) A person who engages in conduct described by Subsection (a) is liable to the state for a civil penalty of $1,000. The attorney general shall bring an action to recover a civil penalty authorized by this subsection.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7992.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7992 / Section 7992.006
§ 7992.006. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;

(3) right to impose a tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Tax Code § 201.206 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 201 / Section 201.206
§ 201.206. TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP.
Status: in_force

(a) If a gas-producing lease is transferred or is to be transferred, the producer transferring the lease shall note the name and address of the producer acquiring the lease and the date of the transfer on the last report that covers the lease and that he is required by Section 201.203 of this code to file.

(b) If a gas-producing lease is transferred, the producer acquiring the lease shall note the date of the transfer and the name and address of the person from whom the lease was acquired on the first report that covers the lease and that he is required by Section 201.203 of this code to file.
Tex. Family Code § 264.158 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 264 / Section 264.158
§ 264.158. TRANSFER OF CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO SINGLE SOURCE CONTINUUM CONTRACTOR.
Status: in_force

(a) In each initial catchment area where community-based care has been implemented or a contract with a single source continuum contractor has been executed before September 1, 2017, the department shall transfer to the single source continuum contractor providing foster care services in that area:

(1) family preservation services;

(2) the case management of children, relative and kinship caregivers, and families receiving services from that contractor; and

(3) family reunification support services to be provided after a child receiving services from the contractor is returned to the child's family for the period of time ordered by the court.

(b) The commission shall include a provision in a contract with a single source continuum contractor to provide foster care services and services for relative and kinship caregivers in a catchment area to which community-based care is expanded after September 1, 2017, that requires the transfer to the contractor of the provision of:

(1) family preservation services;

(2) the case management services for children, relative and kinship caregivers, and families in the catchment area where the contractor will be operating; and

(3) family reunification support services to be provided after a child receiving services from the contractor is returned to the child's family.

(c) The department shall collaborate with a single source continuum contractor to establish an initial case transfer planning team to:

(1) address any necessary data transfer;

(2) establish file transfer procedures; and

(3) notify relevant persons regarding the transfer of services to the contractor.

(d) A single source continuum contractor may implement its own procedures to execute the department's statutory duties the contractor assumes and is not required to follow the department's procedures to execute the assumed department duties.
Tex. Water Code § 62.078 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 62 / Section 62.078
§ 62.078. SUITS; JUDICIAL NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) A district established under this chapter may, by and through the commission, sue and be sued in all courts of this state in the name of the district.

(b) All courts of this state shall take judicial notice of the establishment of all districts.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7987A.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7987A / Section 7987A.0501
§ 7987A.0501. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3919.057 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3919 / Section 3919.057
§ 3919.057. LIABILITY INSURANCE.
Status: in_force

The district may obtain and pay for comprehensive general liability insurance coverage from a commercial insurance company or other source that protects and insures the directors against personal liability and from all claims for actions taken as directors or actions and activities taken by the district or by others acting on its behalf.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8353.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8353 / Section 8353.006
§ 8353.006. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter.

(b) The boundaries and field notes contained in Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter form a closure. A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bond for the purposes for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on a bond;

(3) right to impose a tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Property Code § 59.002 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 59 / Section 59.002
§ 59.002. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to a self-service storage facility rental agreement that is entered into, extended, or renewed after September 1, 1981.
Tex. Family Code § 160.305 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 160 / Section 160.305
§ 160.305. EFFECT OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT OR DENIAL OF PATERNITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Sections 160.307 and 160.308, a valid acknowledgment of paternity filed with the vital statistics unit is the equivalent of an adjudication of the paternity of a child and confers on the acknowledged father all rights and duties of a parent.

(b) Except as provided by Sections 160.307 and 160.308, a valid denial of paternity filed with the vital statistics unit in conjunction with a valid acknowledgment of paternity is the equivalent of an adjudication of the nonpaternity of the presumed father and discharges the presumed father from all rights and duties of a parent.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1369.268 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1369 / Section 1369.268
§ 1369.268. REMEDIES NOT EXCLUSIVE.
Status: in_force

This subchapter may not be construed to waive a remedy at law available to a pharmacist or pharmacy.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 88.003 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 88 / Section 88.003
§ 88.003. STATEWIDE LIST.
Status: in_force

The director shall file with the secretary of state a list of endangered, threatened, or protected native plants.
Tex. Family Code § 159.202 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 159 / Section 159.202
§ 159.202. DURATION OF PERSONAL JURISDICTION.
Status: in_force

Personal jurisdiction acquired by a tribunal of this state in a proceeding under this chapter or other law of this state relating to a support order continues as long as the tribunal of this state has continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify its order or continuing jurisdiction to enforce its order as provided by Sections 159.205, 159.206, and 159.211.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8183.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8183 / Section 8183.151
§ 8183.151. CONTRACTS TO SUPPLY WATER OR SEWAGE SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may contract with a municipality or other entity to supply to the entity water or sewage transportation, treatment, or disposal services.

(b) The district may contract with a municipality for the rental or leasing of or for the operation of the municipality's water production, water supply, water filtration or purification, or water supply facilities or the municipality's sewage collection, treatment, and disposal system on the consideration agreed to by the district and the municipality.

(c) The contract may be on terms and for the time agreed to by the parties.

(d) The contract may provide that it will continue in effect until bonds specified in it and refunding bonds issued in lieu of the bonds are paid.

(e) The district may contract with a municipality for the operation of the district's water and sewer system by the municipality.
Tex. Transportation Code § 504.337 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 504 / Section 504.337
§ 504.337. TEXAS HUMANITARIAN SERVICE MEDAL.
Status: in_force

The department shall issue specialty license plates for recipients of the Texas Humanitarian Service Medal. The license plates must include:

(1) the words "Texas Humanitarian Service Medal"; and

(2) a depiction of the Texas Humanitarian Service Medal emblem.
Tex. Property Code § 1.001 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 1 / Section 1.001
§ 1.001. PURPOSE OF CODE.
Status: repealed

(a) This code is enacted as a part of the state's continuing statutory revision program begun by the Texas Legislative Council in 1963 as directed by the legislature in Chapter 448, Acts of the 58th Legislature, Regular Session, 1963 (Article 5429b-1, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes). The program contemplates a topic-by-topic revision of the state's general and permanent statute law without substantive change.

(b) Consistent with the objectives of the statutory revision program, the purpose of this code is to make the law encompassed by this code more accessible and understandable by:

(1) rearranging the statutes into a more logical order;

(2) employing a format and numbering system designed to facilitate citation of the law and to accommodate future expansion of the law;

(3) eliminating repealed, duplicative, unconstitutional, expired, executed, and other ineffective provisions; and

(4) restating the law in modern American English to the greatest extent possible.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9061.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9061 / Section 9061.103
§ 9061.103. LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

The district may exercise the power of eminent domain only:

(1) in Harris County; and

(2) when necessary to carry out the purposes for which the district was created.
Tex. Local Government Code § 146.005 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 146 / Section 146.005
§ 146.005. CERTIFICATION ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a certification election ordered under Section 146.004(a)(3) to determine whether an employee association represents a majority of the covered employees shall be conducted according to procedures agreeable to the parties.

(b) If the parties are unable to agree on procedures for the certification election, either party may request the American Arbitration Association to conduct the election and to certify the results of the election.

(c) Certification of the results of an election under this section resolves the question concerning representation.

(d) The association is liable for the expenses of the certification election, except that if two or more associations seeking recognition as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent submit a petition signed by at least 30 percent of the employees eligible to sign the petition for recognition, all the associations named in any petition shall share equally the costs of the election.
Tex. Family Code § 33.001 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 33 / Section 33.001
§ 33.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Abortion" has the meaning assigned by Section 245.002, Health and Safety Code. This definition, as applied in this chapter, may not be construed to limit a minor's access to contraceptives.

(2) "Fetus" means an individual human organism from fertilization until birth.

(3) "Guardian" means a court-appointed guardian of the person of the minor.

(3-a) "Medical emergency" has the meaning assigned by Section 171.002, Health and Safety Code.

(4) "Physician" means an individual licensed to practice medicine in this state.

(5) "Unemancipated minor" includes a minor who:

(A) is unmarried; and

(B) has not had the disabilities of minority removed under Chapter 31.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 134.054 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 134 / Section 134.054
§ 134.054. APPLICATION FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) An application for a surface mining permit or for renewal or revision of a surface mining permit must be accompanied by an application fee determined by the commission in accordance with a published fee schedule. The commission shall base the application fee as nearly as possible on the actual or anticipated cost of reviewing the application.

(b) The application fee may not be less than:

(1) $5,000 for an initial surface mining permit;

(2) $3,000 for renewal of a surface mining permit; or

(3) $500 for revision of a surface mining permit.

(c) The initial application fee and the application fee for renewal of a surface mining permit may be paid in equal annual installments during the term of the permit.
Tex. Government Code § 2259.037 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2259 / Section 2259.037
§ 2259.037. APPLICABILITY OF INSURANCE LAWS.
Status: in_force

The Insurance Code and other laws of this state relating to the provision or regulation of insurance do not apply to:

(1) an agreement entered into under this subchapter; or

(2) the proceeds of public securities issued under this subchapter.
Tex. Transportation Code § 452.152 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 452 / Section 452.152
§ 452.152.
Status: in_force

Sec. 452.152. STATION OR TERMINAL COMPLEX: FACILITIES. A station or terminal complex of an authority:

(1) must include adequate provision for the transfer of passengers among the various means of transportation available to the complex; and

(2) may include provision for residential, institutional, recreational, commercial, and industrial facilities.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8825.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8825 / Section 8825.104
§ 8825.104. CERTAIN PERMIT DENIALS PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

The district may not deny the owner of a tract of land, or the owner's lessee, who does not have a well equipped to produce more than 25,000 gallons each day on the tract, either a permit to drill a well on the tract or the privilege to produce groundwater from the tract, subject to any rules of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7996A.0304 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7996A / Section 7996A.0304
§ 7996A.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. Government Code § 311.024 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 311 / Section 311.024
§ 311.024. HEADINGS.
Status: in_force

The heading of a title, subtitle, chapter, subchapter, or section does not limit or expand the meaning of a statute.
Tex. Government Code § 838.107 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 838 / Section 838.107
§ 838.107. SERVICE NOT PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED.
Status: in_force

The state shall make contributions for service not previously established that is established under Section 838.105 or 838.106 in the amount provided by Section 838.103(f) for military service. The state contributions will be made at the time the service credit is granted.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9049.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9049 / Section 9049.102
§ 9049.102. LIMIT ON EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.
Status: in_force

The district may exercise the power of eminent domain only in Harris County.
Tex. Local Government Code § 271.050 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 271 / Section 271.050
§ 271.050. SALE OF CERTIFICATES.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body may sell for cash any certificates authorized to be issued for one or more purposes described by Section 271.056.

(b) The proceeds may be used only for the purposes for which the certificates were authorized and issued. The proceeds may be used to pay for work done by employees of the issuer that are hired for the specific purpose of performing work on the project. The proceeds may be used to pay for work done by other employees of the issuer only if the issuer incurs equivalent or greater costs to replace the normal work that would have otherwise been performed by the employees. The proceeds may not be used to reimburse the issuer for costs that are determined to be indirect costs under generally accepted accounting principles. Any accrued interest received must be deposited in the interest and sinking fund established for the payment of the certificates.

(c) A certified copy of the proceedings relating to the authorization of the certificates must be submitted to the attorney general and must be approved by the attorney general as having been authorized in accordance with this subchapter. The attorney general shall examine the proceedings relating to the authorization of the certificates. Subtitles A and C, Title 9, Government Code, and Chapter 618, Government Code, govern the execution, approval, registration, and validity of the certificates. After registration of the certificates by the comptroller, the certificates are incontestable for any cause.
Tex. Transportation Code § 452.364 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 452 / Section 452.364
§ 452.364. TAX EXEMPTION.
Status: in_force

The interest on bonds issued by an authority is exempt from state and local taxes.
Tex. Occupations Code § 152.055 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 152 / Section 152.055
§ 152.055. PERSONNEL.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall employ, compensate, and provide persons as determined necessary by the board to administer this subtitle, including administrators, clerks, employees, consultants, and professionals.

(b) The board shall reimburse those persons for actual and necessary expenses, including investigation expenses, travel expenses, and other incidental expenses, incurred in the performance of official duties as determined by the board.

(c) An employee of the board may not be employed by or paid a fee for services provided by a statewide or national organization incorporated to represent the entire profession licensed to practice medicine in this state or the United States, including an organization representing the practice of osteopathic medicine.

(d) A person is not eligible to serve as an employee of the board if the person is related within the second degree by affinity or within the third degree by consanguinity, as determined under Chapter 573, Government Code, to a person who is employed by or paid a fee for services provided by an organization described by Subsection (c).
Tex. Insurance Code § 822.061 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 822 / Section 822.061
§ 822.061. ISSUANCE OF CHARTER.
Status: in_force

(a) On receipt of a charter fee in the amount determined under Chapter 202, the commissioner shall examine the articles of incorporation filed with the department under Section 822.060 and any certificate filed under Section 822.057(a)(4).

(b) If the commissioner approves the articles of incorporation and, if applicable, the certificate filed under Section 822.057(a)(4), the commissioner shall certify and file the approved documents with the department records and, on receipt of a fee in the amount determined under Chapter 202, the commissioner shall issue a certified copy of the charter to the incorporators.

(c) When the insurance company's charter is issued, the charter is effective and the incorporators may proceed with the organization of the company as provided by this code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1056.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1056 / Section 1056.002
§ 1056.002. AUTHORITY FOR OPERATION.
Status: in_force

The Martin County Hospital District operates in accordance with and has the powers and responsibilities provided by Section 9, Article IX, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3793.0602 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3793 / Section 3793.0602
§ 3793.0602. COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER REVENUE.
Status: in_force

(a) If the dissolved district has bonds or other obligations outstanding secured by and payable from assessments or other revenue, other than revenue from ad valorem taxes, the city shall succeed to the rights and obligations of the district regarding enforcement and collection of the assessments or other revenue.

(b) The city shall have and exercise all district powers to enforce and collect the assessments or other revenue to pay:

(1) the bonds or other obligations when due and payable according to their terms; or

(2) special revenue or assessment bonds or other obligations issued by the city to refund the outstanding bonds or obligations.