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Tex. Tax Code § 155.155 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 155 / Section 155.155
§ 155.155. RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller may enter into a reciprocal agreement with a tax official of another state or an official of the United States allowing the exchange of information received by, recorded by, prepared by, furnished to, or collected by the comptroller with respect to the investigation and enforcement of this chapter for any tax, penalty, interest, fine, forfeiture, or offense.

(b) This section does not permit the exchange of information made confidential by this chapter.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 55A.257 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 55A / Section 55A.257
§ 55A.257. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MAY FILE PETITION ON PERSON'S BEHALF.
Status: in_force

The director of the Department of Public Safety or the director's authorized representative may file on behalf of a person described by Article 55A.251 or 55A.256 an ex parte petition for expunction in a district court for the county in which:

(1) the person was arrested; or

(2) the offense was alleged to have occurred.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1056.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1056 / Section 1056.204
§ 1056.204. REFUNDING BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Refunding bonds may be issued without an election and in the manner provided by this subchapter to refund outstanding bonds issued or assumed by the district.

(b) A refunding bond may be:

(1) sold, with the proceeds of the refunding bond applied to the payment of the outstanding bonds; or

(2) exchanged wholly or partly for not less than a similar amount of outstanding bonds and the matured but unpaid interest on the bonds.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 681.155 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 681 / Section 681.155
§ 681.155. BROWNSVILLE NAVIGATION DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The Brownsville Navigation District may:

(1) apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain:

(A) a foreign trade zone at the Brownsville port of entry; and

(B) subzones of that zone; and

(2) on issuance of the grant of authority, take any action necessary or appropriate to establish, operate, or maintain the foreign trade zone and subzones.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3898.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3898 / Section 3898.005
§ 3898.005. 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 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 or collect an assessment or tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 12.003 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 12 / Section 12.003
§ 12.003. LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A suit brought by the department must be brought in the name of the state.

(b) The attorney general shall assign a special assistant to attend to the department's legal matters, and on the department's request shall furnish necessary assistance to the department relating to its legal requirements.
Tex. Family Code § 3.406 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 3 / Section 3.406
§ 3.406. EQUITABLE LIEN.
Status: in_force

(a) On dissolution of a marriage, the court may impose an equitable lien on the property of a benefited estate to secure a claim for reimbursement against that property by a conferring estate.

(b) On the death of a spouse, a court may, on application for a claim for reimbursement brought by the surviving spouse, the personal representative of the estate of the deceased spouse, or any other person interested in the estate, as defined by Chapter 22, Estates Code, impose an equitable lien on the property of a benefited estate to secure a claim for reimbursement against that property by a conferring estate.
Tex. Government Code § 411.0253 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.0253
§ 411.0253. PUBLIC INTEGRITY UNIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The Texas Rangers division of the department shall establish and support a public integrity unit.

(b) On receiving a formal or informal complaint regarding an offense against public administration or on request of a prosecuting attorney or law enforcement agency, the public integrity unit may perform an initial investigation into whether a person has committed an offense against public administration.

(c) The Texas Rangers have authority to investigate an offense against public administration, any lesser included offense, and any other offense arising from conduct that constitutes an offense against public administration.

(d) If an initial investigation by the public integrity unit demonstrates a reasonable suspicion that an offense against public administration occurred, the matter shall be referred to the prosecuting attorney of the county in which venue is proper under Section 411.0256 of this code or Chapter 13A, Code of Criminal Procedure, as applicable.

(e) The public integrity unit shall, on request of the prosecuting attorney described by Subsection (d), assist the attorney in the investigation of an offense against public administration.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3813.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3813 / Section 3813.109
§ 3813.109. PEACE OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

The district may not employ peace officers.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4055.105 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4055 / Section 4055.105
§ 4055.105. EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

A specialty license holder and the license holder's representative are not required to make the disclosures required by Section 4055.014 as that section relates to the sale or delivery of a credit insurance product that is subject to this subchapter if the license holder or representative complies with all disclosure requirements prescribed by another provision of this code or another law of this state or the United States with regard to the sale or delivery of that product.
Tex. Education Code § 39.236 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 39 / Section 39.236
§ 39.236. GIFTED AND TALENTED STANDARDS.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall adopt standards to evaluate school district programs for gifted and talented students to determine whether a district operates a program for gifted and talented students in accordance with:

(1) the Texas Performance Standards Project; or

(2) another program approved by the commissioner that meets the requirements of the state plan for the education of gifted and talented students under Section 29.123.
Tex. Election Code § 68.011 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 68 / Section 68.011
§ 68.011. ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES PRESCRIBED BY SECRETARY OF STATE.
Status: in_force

The secretary of state shall prescribe any additional procedures necessary to implement the tabulation of unofficial results.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 691.029 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 691 / Section 691.029
§ 691.029. AUTHORITY TO RECEIVE, DISTRIBUTE, AND TRANSFER BODIES OR ANATOMICAL SPECIMENS.
Status: in_force

The commission may receive, distribute, and transfer a body or anatomical specimen from inside or outside this state.
Tex. Property Code § 62.029 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 62 / Section 62.029
§ 62.029. SUBORDINATION.
Status: in_force

(a) If the person obligated to pay the commission sells that person's commercial real estate interest, the broker's lien is subordinate to a recorded purchase-money first lien authorized by the buyer if the buyer:

(1) executes and files with the county clerk of the county in which the broker's lien is filed a memorandum that evidences the buyer's acknowledgment of the existence of the broker's lien; and

(2) sends the broker, by certified mail, return receipt requested, or registered mail, a copy of the recorded memorandum required by this subsection.

(b) If the person obligated to pay the commission refinances a recorded first lien secured by that person's commercial real estate interest, the broker's lien is subordinate to the recorded refinanced first lien, regardless of the amount of the first lien after refinancing, if the person obligated to pay the commission:

(1) executes and files with the county clerk of the county in which the broker's lien is filed a memorandum that evidences the person's acknowledgment of the existence of the broker's lien; and

(2) sends the broker, by certified mail, return receipt requested, or registered mail, a copy of the recorded memorandum required by this subsection.

(c) If the person obligated to pay the commission obtains an extension of credit secured by that person's commercial real estate interest, the broker's lien is subordinate to the lien securing the extension of credit if, according to the loan documents, the extension of credit is made only for the purpose of:

(1) repairing or renovating the commercial real estate; or

(2) completing construction or providing additional improvements on the commercial real estate.

(d) If the person obligated to pay the commission furnishes a subordination agreement as provided by this section to be executed by the broker, the broker must:

(1) execute and acknowledge the subordination agreement before a notary public; and

(2) return the subordination agreement to the person not later than the seventh day after the date the broker receives the subordination agreement and other documents the broker reasonably requests in order to determine that the subordination agreement complies with this section.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2054.301 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.301
§ 2054.301. APPLICATION FOR COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

An application to the company for workers' compensation insurance coverage must be:

(1) made on the form prescribed by the company; and

(2) submitted directly by the applicant or by a general property and casualty agent on behalf of the applicant.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1001.361 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.361
§ 1001.361. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.
Status: in_force

The following are exempt from taxation by this state or a political subdivision of this state:

(1) bonds issued by the district;

(2) a transaction relating to the bonds; and

(3) profits made in the sale of the bonds.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 80.019 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 80 / Section 80.019
§ 80.019. ENTRY OF PREMISES; SUPPRESSION ACTIVITIES; INSPECTIONS.
Status: in_force

The department, the corporation, or a designated representative of either entity may enter citrus groves or other premises to carry out the purposes of this chapter, which include the treatment and monitoring of growing citrus or other host plants. The department, the corporation, or a designated representative of either entity may inspect groves or premises in this state for the purpose of determining whether the property is infested with pests. An inspection must be conducted during reasonable daylight hours. The department shall give notice by publication of the planned schedule of dates for entry by the department, the corporation, or a designated representative of either entity, to the owner or occupant of the groves or premises to carry out the purposes of this chapter, including treatment, monitoring, or inspection functions. The department shall publish notice of the planned schedule to enter the groves or premises in a newspaper of general circulation in the pest management zone not less than once a week for two weeks immediately before the scheduled dates of entry. In addition to the notice published by the department, the corporation shall post notice of the planned schedule to enter groves or premises to carry out the purposes of this chapter at the county courthouse of each county in the pest management zone not later than the 15th day before the planned dates of entry.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 59.022 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 59 / Section 59.022
§ 59.022. PROPERTY REMOVED FROM THIS STATE.
Status: in_force

(a) This article applies to contraband, other than real property, that is determined to be located outside of this state.

(b) A peace officer who identifies contraband described by Subsection (a) shall provide the attorney representing the state a sworn statement that identifies the contraband and the reasons the contraband is subject to seizure. On receiving the sworn statement, the attorney representing the state may file, in the name of the state, a notice of intended forfeiture in a district court in:

(1) the county in which the contraband, or proceeds used to acquire the contraband, was known to be situated before its removal out of this state;

(2) the county in which any owner or possessor of the contraband was prosecuted for an underlying offense for which the property is subject to forfeiture;

(3) the county in which venue existed for prosecution of an underlying offense for which the property is subject to forfeiture; or

(4) Travis County.

(c) The attorney representing the state shall request that citation be served on any person who owns or is in possession or control of the contraband to which this article applies and, on service in accordance with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, may move to have the court order that the contraband be:

(1) returned or brought to the jurisdiction of the court; or

(2) delivered to an agent of this state for transportation to the jurisdiction of the court.

(d) The attorney representing the state is entitled to all reasonable discovery in accordance with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure to assist in identifying and locating contraband described by Subsection (a).

(e) If the court orders the return of contraband under this article, the contraband, after return, is subject to seizure and forfeiture as otherwise provided by this chapter.

(f) If it is found that any person after being served with a citation under Subsection (c) has transported, concealed, disposed of, or otherwise acted to prevent the seizure and forfeiture of contraband described by Subsection (a), the court may:

(1) order the payment to the attorney representing the state of costs incurred in investigating and identifying the location of the contraband, including discovery costs, reasonable attorney's fees, expert fees, other professional fees incurred by the attorney, and travel expenses;

(2) enter a judgment for civil contempt and impose:

(A) a fine of not more than $10,000 or less than $1,000;

(B) confinement in jail for a term of not more than 30 days or less than 10 days; or

(C) both fine and confinement;

(3) enter a judgment of forfeiture of the person's interest in the contraband;

(4) enter a judgment in the amount of the fair market value of the contraband;

(5) impose a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 or less than $1,000 for each item of contraband, or each separate fund, of which the person transported, concealed, disposed, or otherwise acted to prevent the seizure and forfeiture; or

(6) order any combination of Subdivisions (1) through (5).
Tex. Government Code § 24.441 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.441
§ 24.441.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.441. 264TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (BELL COUNTY). The 264th Judicial District is composed of Bell County.
Tex. Education Code § 13.285 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 13 / Section 13.285
§ 13.285. COST.
Status: in_force

The cost of incentive aid payments authorized by this subchapter shall be paid from the foundation school fund.
Tex. Government Code § 432.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 432 / Section 432.002
§ 432.002. PERSONS SUBJECT TO CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to all members of the state military forces who are not in federal service under Title 10, United States Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 141.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 141 / Section 141.001
§ 141.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Texas Youth Camp Safety and Health Act.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1052.004 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1052 / Section 1052.004
§ 1052.004. ACTIVITIES OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT EMPLOYEE.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not limit the ability of an employee of a landscape architect to act under the landscape architect's instructions, control, or supervision.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8104.254 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8104 / Section 8104.254
§ 8104.254. RENTS, RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority may:

(1) set, charge, alter, and collect a reasonable rent, rate, fee, or other charge for the use of a facility or for a service rendered by the authority; and

(2) provide for the imposition of a reasonable penalty for a delinquent rent, rate, fee, or charge.

(b) The authority shall set, charge, alter, and collect rent, rates, fees, and charges in amounts that are sufficient to produce revenue adequate to fulfill an agreement with the holders of bonds or notes issued under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4016.0502 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4016 / Section 4016.0502
§ 4016.0502. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election under Section 4016.0501, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in the manner provided by Section 49.107, Water Code, for any district purpose, including to:

(1) maintain and operate the district;

(2) construct or acquire improvements; or

(3) provide a service.

(b) The board shall determine the operation and maintenance tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Occupations Code § 205.054 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 205 / Section 205.054
§ 205.054. TERMS; VACANCIES.
Status: in_force

(a) Members of the acupuncture board serve staggered six-year terms. The terms of three members expire on January 31 of each odd-numbered year.

(b) A vacancy on the acupuncture board shall be filled by appointment of the governor.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1575.255 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1575 / Section 1575.255
§ 1575.255. PROOF OF COMPLIANCE.
Status: in_force

The trustee may:

(1) require an employer to report an application for federal or private money;

(2) require evidence that the application includes a request for funds available to pay state contributions for active employees; and

(3) examine the records of an employer to determine compliance with this subchapter and rules adopted under this subchapter.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 58.0174 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 58 / Section 58.0174
§ 58.0174. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.
Status: in_force

The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall provide to members of the board, as often as necessary, information regarding their qualification for office under this chapter and their responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7987.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7987 / Section 7987.105
§ 7987.105. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Tax Code § 162.007 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 162 / Section 162.007
§ 162.007. ENFORCEMENT OF LICENSE CANCELLATION, SUSPENSION, OR REFUSAL.
Status: in_force

(a) The comptroller may examine any books and records incident to the conduct of the business of a person whose license has been canceled or suspended on the person's failure to file the reports required by this chapter or to remit all taxes due. If necessary, the comptroller shall issue an audit deficiency determination for any tax amount due. If the amount is not paid on or before the 15th day after the deficiency determination becomes final, the bond or other security required under this chapter shall be forfeited. The demand for payment shall be addressed to both the surety or sureties and the person who owes the delinquency.

(b) If the forfeiture of the bond or other security does not satisfy the delinquency, the comptroller shall certify the taxes, penalty, and interest delinquent to the attorney general, who may file suit against the person or the person's surety, or both, to collect the amount due. After being given notice of an order of cancellation or summary suspension, it shall be unlawful for any person to continue to operate the person's business under a canceled or suspended license. The attorney general may file suit to enjoin the person from operating under the canceled or suspended license until the comptroller reissues a license.

(c) An appeal from an order of the comptroller canceling or suspending or refusing the issuance or reissuance of a license may be taken to a district court of Travis County by the aggrieved license holder or applicant. The trial shall be de novo under the same rules as ordinary civil suits, except that:

(1) an appeal must be perfected and filed within 30 days after the effective date of the order, decision, or ruling of the comptroller;

(2) the trial of the case shall begin within 10 days after its filing; and

(3) the order, decision, or ruling of the comptroller may be suspended or modified by the court pending a trial on the merits.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1702.114 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1702 / Section 1702.114
§ 1702.114. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR INVESTIGATIONS COMPANY LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for a company license to engage in the business of an investigations company must have, before the date of the application, three consecutive years' experience in the investigative field as an employee or owner of an investigations company or satisfy other requirements set by the commission.

(b) The applicant's experience must be:

(1) reviewed by the department; and

(2) determined to be adequate to qualify the applicant to engage in the business of an investigations company.
Tex. Government Code § 54A.112 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54A / Section 54A.112
§ 54A.112. NOTICE OF RIGHT TO DE NOVO HEARING; WAIVER.
Status: in_force

(a) Notice of the right to a de novo hearing before the referring court shall be given to all parties.

(b) The notice may be given:

(1) by oral statement in open court;

(2) by posting inside or outside the courtroom of the referring court; or

(3) as otherwise directed by the referring court.

(c) Before the start of a hearing by an associate judge, a party may waive the right of a de novo hearing before the referring court in writing or on the record.
Tex. Finance Code § 185.013 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 185 / Section 185.013
§ 185.013. COLLECTION OF FEES.
Status: in_force

The banking commissioner may sue to enforce the collection of a fee owed to the department under a law administered by the banking commissioner. In the suit a certificate by the banking commissioner showing the delinquency is prima facie evidence of:

(1) the levy of the fee or the delinquency of the stated fee amount; and

(2) compliance by the banking commissioner with the law relating to the computation and levy of the fee.