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Tex. Property Code § 62.028 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 62 / Section 62.028
§ 62.028. PRIORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A recorded lien, mortgage, or other encumbrance on commercial real estate, including a recorded lien securing revolving credit and future advances for a loan, recorded before the date a broker's lien is recorded has priority over the broker's lien.

(b) A broker's lien on the commercial real estate interest of a person obligated to pay a commission is not valid or enforceable against a grantee, buyer, lessee, or transferee of the interest of the person obligated to pay the commission if the deed, lease, or instrument transferring the interest is recorded before the notice of the broker's lien is recorded.

(c) A purchase-money mortgage lien executed by the buyer of the commercial real estate interest has priority over a broker's lien claimed for the commission owed by the buyer against the commercial real estate interest purchased by the buyer.

(d) A mechanic's lien that is recorded after a broker's lien and that relates back to a date before the date the broker's lien is recorded has priority over the broker's lien.
Tex. Occupations Code § 402.058 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 402 / Section 402.058
§ 402.058. MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

The advisory board shall meet at the call of the presiding officer of the commission or the executive director.
Tex. Government Code § 2.102 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2 / Section 2.102
§ 2.102. STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT POLICY REGARDING ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL FIREARM LAWS.
Status: in_force

(a) An entity described by Section 2.101 may not adopt a rule, order, ordinance, or policy under which the entity enforces, or by consistent action allows the enforcement of, a federal statute, order, rule, or regulation that purports to regulate a firearm suppressor if the statute, order, rule, or regulation imposes a prohibition, restriction, or other regulation that does not exist under the laws of this state.

(b) No entity described by Section 2.101 and no person employed by or otherwise under the direction or control of the entity may enforce or attempt to enforce any federal statute, order, rule, or regulation described by Subsection (a).
Tex. Transportation Code § 504.662 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 504 / Section 504.662
§ 504.662. SUPPORT ADOPTION LICENSE PLATES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall issue specially designed license plates that include the words "Support Adoption." The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the attorney general.

(b) After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the department shall deposit the remainder of the fee for issuance of license plates under this section in the state treasury to the credit of the Support Adoption account established by Section 402.036, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7807.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7807 / Section 7807.204
§ 7807.204. ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds, other than refunding bonds, may not be issued unless authorized by a majority of the votes cast in an election held to determine whether the bonds should be issued and whether a tax should be imposed to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.

(b) The board may order and provide notice of an election under this section.

(c) In addition to other requirements, the ballot shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the proposition: "The issuance of bonds and the imposition of a tax in payment thereof."
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1075.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1075 / Section 1075.004
§ 1075.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1a, Chapter 108, Acts of the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 563, Acts of the 63rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1973.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 821.004 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 821 / Section 821.004
§ 821.004. KNOWLEDGE OR ACTS OF CORPORATE AGENT OR EMPLOYEE.
Status: in_force

The knowledge and acts of an agent or employee of a corporation in regard to an animal transported, owned, or used by or in the custody of the corporation are the knowledge and acts of the corporation.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 43.521 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 43 / Section 43.521
§ 43.521. CONSERVATION PERMIT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may require one person in each vehicle using land under the control of the department that is open to the public to possess a conservation permit issued to the person by the department or its agent under this subchapter. For the purpose of this subchapter, a use of land includes any use for a consumptive or nonconsumptive purpose.

(b) The department may require each person to possess a conservation permit to participate in certain activities and to enter certain facilities designated as wildlife management areas, state natural areas or lands that have not been fully developed.

(c) A person is not required to possess a conservation permit for use of land under the department's control for hunting purposes if the person possesses a current Type II hunting permit issued by the department.

(d) A person is not required to possess a conservation permit at Washington-on-the-Brazos or San Jacinto State Parks or to attend musical or theatrical productions at Galveston Island or Palo Duro State Parks.

(e) A person is not required to possess a conservation permit to utilize a state park for day use.
Tex. Property Code § 26.005 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 26 / Section 26.005
§ 26.005. OWNERSHIP AFTER DEATH OF INDIVIDUAL.
Status: in_force

(a) If the ownership of the property right of an individual has not been transferred at or before the death of the individual, the property right vests as follows:

(1) if there is a surviving spouse but there are no surviving children or grandchildren, the entire interest vests in the surviving spouse;

(2) if there is a surviving spouse and surviving children or grandchildren, one-half the interest vests in the surviving spouse and one-half the interest vests in the surviving children or grandchildren;

(3) if there is no surviving spouse, the entire interest vests in the surviving children of the deceased individual and the surviving children of any deceased children of the deceased individual; or

(4) if there is no surviving spouse, children, or grandchildren, the entire interest vests in the surviving parents of the deceased individual.

(b) The interests of the deceased individual's children and grandchildren are divided among them and exercisable on a per stirpes basis in the manner provided by Section 201.101, Estates Code, according to the number of the deceased individual's children represented. If there is more than one child of a deceased child of the deceased individual, the share of a child of a deceased child may only be exercised by a majority of the children of the deceased child.

(c) If the property right is split among more than one person, those persons who own more than a one-half interest in the aggregate may exercise the right on behalf of all persons who own the right.
Tex. Local Government Code § 505.056 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 505 / Section 505.056
§ 505.056. RESTRICTIONS ON REGISTERED AGENT AND OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) The registered agent of a Type B corporation must be an individual who is a resident of this state.

(b) The registered office of a Type B corporation must be located within the boundaries of the authorizing municipality.
Tex. Estates Code § 1355.002 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1355 / Section 1355.002
§ 1355.002. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS TO NONRESIDENT CREDITOR.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "creditor" means a person who is entitled to money in an amount that is not more than $250,000 owing as a result of transactions in this state, the right to which is liquidated and is uncontested in any pending lawsuit in this state.

(b) This section applies only to a nonresident creditor who is:

(1) a nonresident minor;

(2) a nonresident person who is adjudged by a foreign court to be incapacitated; or

(3) the nonresident former ward of a guardianship terminated under Chapter 1204 who has no legal guardian qualified in this state.

(c) A debtor in this state who owes money to a nonresident creditor to whom this section applies may pay the money:

(1) to the creditor's guardian of the estate qualified in the domiciliary jurisdiction; or

(2) to the county clerk of:

(A) any county in this state in which real property owned by the creditor is located; or

(B) if the creditor is not known to own real property in this state, the county in which the debtor resides.

(d) A payment made under this section is for the nonresident creditor's account and for the nonresident creditor's use and benefit.

(e) A receipt for payment signed by the county clerk is binding on the nonresident creditor as of the date and to the extent of payment if the receipt states:

(1) the creditor's name; and

(2) the creditor's post office address, if the address is known.

(f) A county clerk who receives a payment under Subsection (c) for a nonresident creditor shall handle the money in the same manner as provided for a payment to the account of a resident creditor under Sections 1355.001, 1355.051, 1355.052, 1355.102, 1355.103, and 1355.104. Those sections apply to the handling and disposition of money or any increase, dividend, or income paid to the clerk for the use, benefit, and account of the nonresident creditor to whom this section applies.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3916.009 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3916 / Section 3916.009
§ 3916.009. APPLICABILITY OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS LAW.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, applies to the district.
Tex. Finance Code § 353.405 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 353 / Section 353.405
§ 353.405. OUTSTANDING BALANCE INFORMATION; PAYMENT IN FULL.
Status: in_force

(a) The holder of a retail installment contract who gives the retail buyer or the buyer's designee outstanding balance information relating to the contract is bound by that information and shall honor that information for a reasonable time.

(b) If the retail buyer or the buyer's designee tenders to the holder as payment in full an amount derived from that outstanding balance information, the holder shall:

(1) accept the amount as payment in full; and

(2) release the holder's lien against the commercial vehicle within a reasonable time not later than the 10th day after the date on which the amount is tendered.

(c) A retail seller must pay in full the outstanding balance of a vehicle traded in to the retail seller as part of the retail installment transaction not later than the 25th day after the date that:

(1) the retail installment contract is signed by the retail buyer and the retail buyer receives delivery of the commercial vehicle; and

(2) the retail seller receives delivery of the motor vehicle traded in and the necessary and appropriate documents to transfer title from the buyer.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 192.021 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 192 / Section 192.021
§ 192.021. DELAY LESS THAN ONE YEAR.
Status: in_force

(a) A birth that occurred more than five days but less than one year before the date of an application for registration may be recorded on a birth certificate and submitted for filing to the local registrar of the registration district in which the birth occurred.

(b) The local registrar may require evidence to substantiate the facts of the birth and may require a statement explaining the delay in filing the birth certificate. The local registrar may accept the certificate for filing if the evidence required by the local registrar is submitted.

(c) Registration under this section is subject to department rules.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 74.008 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 74 / Section 74.008
§ 74.008. REVIEW BY COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) The Quad-Agency chair may initiate an independent review by the commission of any existing or proposed regulation, rule, policy, or other participating agency action that may impact the cost, quality, or accessibility of child care to determine whether:

(1) the regulation, rule, policy, or other agency action is consistent with the objectives identified in Section 74.005(3); and

(2) a less restrictive regulation, rule, policy, or other agency action could more effectively achieve the objectives identified in Section 74.005(3).

(b) In conducting a review under this section, the Quad-Agency chair may request additional information from a participating agency. A participating agency shall provide the additional information in writing as soon as practicable after receiving a request under this section.

(c) The commission shall:

(1) not later than the 10th business day after the date a review is initiated under this chapter, provide notice of the review, including instructions on how to submit public comments on the review:

(A) on the Texas Workforce Commission's Internet website;

(B) by e-mail to individuals who have subscribed to receive notifications through the Texas Workforce Commission's Internet website; and

(C) using any other relevant stakeholder communication platforms; and

(2) make the following available to the public on the Texas Workforce Commission's Internet website for each review conducted under this chapter for not less than two years from the date a determination is made under Section 74.011:

(A) all public comments submitted;

(B) all written agency submissions; and

(C) the determination of the commission based on the review.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8456.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8456 / Section 8456.152
§ 8456.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8456.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8433.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8433 / Section 8433.152
§ 8433.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8433.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 42A.106 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 42A / Section 42A.106
§ 42A.106. RECORD NOT CONFIDENTIAL; RIGHT TO PETITION FOR ORDER OF NONDISCLOSURE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Section 552.142, Government Code, a record in the custody of the court clerk regarding a case in which a defendant is granted deferred adjudication community supervision is not confidential.

(b) Before placing a defendant on deferred adjudication community supervision, the court shall inform the defendant of the defendant's right to receive or petition the court for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information under Subchapter E-1, Chapter 411, Government Code, as applicable, unless the defendant is ineligible for an order because of:

(1) the nature of the offense for which the defendant is placed on deferred adjudication community supervision; or

(2) the defendant's criminal history.
Tex. Local Government Code § 336.158 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 336 / Section 336.158
§ 336.158. SUITS.
Status: in_force

(a) A district may sue and be sued in any court of this state in the name of the district.

(b) A court of this state shall take judicial notice of the establishment of a district.

(c) A district is not required to give security for costs in a suit or to give a supersedeas or cost bond in an appeal of a judgment.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5002.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5002 / Section 5002.154
§ 5002.154. CALLING ELECTION.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a municipality shall call an election under Section 5002.153(1)(B) to be held on the next uniform election date within 30 days of the municipality’s receipt from the district of a written request for the election and the description of all property subject to the election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1037.302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1037 / Section 1037.302
§ 1037.302. NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall give notice of an election under this subchapter by publishing once a week for two consecutive weeks a substantial copy of the election order in a newspaper with general circulation in the district.

(b) The first publication of the notice must appear not later than the 35th day before the date set for the election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3897.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3897 / Section 3897.004
§ 3897.004. 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 district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.

(c) The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to further the public purposes of:

(1) developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2) eliminating unemployment and underemployment;

(3) providing quality residential housing; and

(4) developing or expanding transportation and commerce.

(d) The district will:

(1) promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;

(2) provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a residential community and business center; and

(3) promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty.

(e) Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, vehicle parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be an improvement project that includes a street or road improvement.

(f) The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6915.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6915 / Section 6915.004
§ 6915.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The district is composed of the territory described by Section 1, Chapter 4, Acts of the 58th Legislature, Regular Session, 1963, as that territory may have been modified under:

(1) Subchapter G, Chapter 53, Water Code, before September 1, 1995;

(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or

(3) other law.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 56B.107 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 56B / Section 56B.107
§ 56B.107. DENIAL OR REDUCTION OF AWARD.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this article, the attorney general may deny or reduce an award otherwise payable:

(1) if the claimant or victim has not substantially cooperated with an appropriate law enforcement agency;

(2) if, as a result of the claimant's or victim's behavior, the claimant or victim bears a share of the responsibility for the act or omission giving rise to the claim;

(3) to the extent that pecuniary loss is recouped from a collateral source; or

(4) if the claimant or victim was engaging in an activity that at the time of the criminally injurious conduct was prohibited by law, including a rule.

(b) Subsection (a)(4) does not apply to a claimant or victim who seeks compensation for criminally injurious conduct that is:

(1) in violation of Section 20A.02(a)(7), Penal Code; or

(2) trafficking of persons, other than an offense described by Subdivision (1), if the activity the claimant or victim engaged in was the result of force, fraud, or coercion.

(c) The attorney general may not deny or reduce an award under Subsection (a)(1) based on the interactions of the claimant or victim with a law enforcement agency at the crime scene or hospital unless the attorney general finds that the claimant or victim, subsequent to the claimant's or victim's interactions at the crime scene or hospital, failed or refused to substantially cooperate with the law enforcement agency.

(d) For purposes of Subsection (a)(1), a victim receiving a forensic medical examination constitutes sufficient evidence that a victim has substantially cooperated with an investigation of a sexual assault or other sex offense.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 51.016 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 51 / Section 51.016
§ 51.016. APPEAL ARISING UNDER FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT.
Status: in_force

In a matter subject to the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. Section 1 et seq.), a person may take an appeal or writ of error to the court of appeals from the judgment or interlocutory order of a district court, a county court at law, a county court, or the business court under the same circumstances that an appeal from a federal district court's order or decision would be permitted by 9 U.S.C. Section 16.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2303.001 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2303 / Section 2303.001
§ 2303.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Vehicle Storage Facility Act.
Tex. Estates Code § 1104.254 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1104 / Section 1104.254
§ 1104.254. EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN VOLUNTEERS.
Status: in_force

An individual volunteering with a guardianship program or with the Department of Aging and Disability Services is not required to be certified as provided by Section 1104.251 to provide guardianship services or other services under Section 161.114, Human Resources Code, on the program's or the department's behalf.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1066.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1066 / Section 1066.204
§ 1066.204. REVENUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may issue revenue bonds to:

(1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for clinic or hospital purposes; or

(2) acquire sites to be used for clinic or hospital purposes.

(b) The bonds must be payable from and secured by a pledge of all or part of the revenue derived from the operation of the clinic or the district's hospital system.

(c) The bonds may be additionally secured by a mortgage or deed of trust lien on all or part of district property.

(d) The bonds must be issued in the manner provided by Sections 264.042, 264.043, and 264.046-264.049, Health and Safety Code, for issuance of revenue bonds by a county hospital authority.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 576.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 576 / Section 576.002
§ 576.002. PRESUMPTION OF COMPETENCY.
Status: in_force

(a) The provision of court-ordered, emergency, or voluntary mental health services to a person is not a determination or adjudication of mental incompetency and does not limit the person's rights as a citizen, or the person's property rights or legal capacity.

(b) There is a rebuttable presumption that a person is mentally competent unless a judicial finding to the contrary is made under the Estates Code.