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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6604.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6604 / Section 6604.107
§ 6604.107. CONSTRUCTION ON PUBLIC LAND.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may construct works, ditches, canals, or other improvements over, across, or along:

(1) a public stream, road, or highway; or

(2) land belonging to this state.

(b) A plan for an improvement under Subsection (a) on a state highway is subject to the approval of the Texas Department of Transportation.

(c) A plan for an improvement under Subsection (a) on Texas Department of Criminal Justice land is subject to the approval of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8049.0302 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8049 / Section 8049.0302
§ 8049.0302. 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. Government Code § 2054.122 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.122
§ 2054.122. COORDINATED TECHNOLOGY TRAINING.
Status: in_force

A state agency each calendar quarter shall coordinate agency training for the use of information resources technologies with training offered or coordinated by the department. The agency shall use training offered or coordinated by the department if it meets agency requirements and is cost-competitive.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 46C.052 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 46C / Section 46C.052
§ 46C.052. EFFECT OF FAILURE TO GIVE NOTICE.
Status: in_force

Unless notice is timely filed under Article 46C.051, evidence on the insanity defense is not admissible unless the court finds that good cause exists for failure to give notice.
Tex. Government Code § 30.01903 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.01903
§ 30.01903. MUNICIPAL COURT DIRECTOR; OTHER PERSONNEL.
Status: in_force

(a) The city manager shall appoint a municipal court director to serve as the clerk of the municipal courts of record.

(b) The municipal court director shall perform, as applicable, the duties prescribed by law for the county clerk of a county court at law. In addition, the municipal court director shall:

(1) maintain central docket records for all cases filed in the municipal courts of record;

(2) maintain an index of all municipal court of record judgments in the same manner as county clerks are required by law to prepare for criminal cases arising in county courts; and

(3) request the jurors needed for cases that are set for trial by jury.

(c) The municipal court director may hire, direct, and remove the personnel authorized in the city's annual budget for the clerk's office.

(d) Sections 30.00009(c) and (d) do not apply to this subchapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.044 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 281 / Section 281.044
§ 281.044. ASSUMPTION OF BONDED INDEBTEDNESS; CANCELLATION OF UNSOLD MUNICIPAL OR COUNTY BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) On the creation of the district, the district assumes:

(1) any outstanding bonded indebtedness incurred by the county or municipality, or both, in the acquisition of land, buildings, and equipment transferred to the district or in the construction and equipping of hospital facilities; and

(2) any other outstanding bonds issued by the county or municipality for hospital purposes, the proceeds of which are in whole or in part unexpended.

(b) On the creation of the district, the county or a municipality in the district that issued bonds for hospital purposes is no longer liable for the payment of the bonds or for providing interest and sinking fund requirements on those bonds.

(c) This section does not limit or affect the rights of a bondholder against the county or municipality if there is a default in payment of the principal or interest on the bonds in accordance with their terms.

(d) If the issuance of bonds by the county or municipality, or both, to provide hospital facilities was approved at a bond election but the bonds have not been sold on the date on which the hospital district is created under this chapter, the bond authority is canceled and the county or municipality, or both, may not sell the bonds.
Tex. Occupations Code § 651.457 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 651 / Section 651.457
§ 651.457. UNETHICAL CONDUCT REGARDING EMBALMING.
Status: in_force

(a) A person violates this chapter if the person:

(1) embalms a body without:

(A) receiving the express written or oral permission of a person authorized to make funeral arrangements for the deceased; or

(B) making a documented reasonable effort over a period of at least three hours to obtain the permission;

(2) embalms or attempts to embalm a dead human body without proper authority, evidence of which includes making an incision on the body, raising a circulatory vessel of the body, or injecting a chemical into the body;

(3) allows the presence or participation of a student for credit or satisfaction of academic requirements during the embalming of a dead human body without complying with Section 651.407; or

(4) places a chemical or substance on or in a dead human body to disinfect or preserve the body or to restore body tissues and structures without holding an embalmer's license.

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a)(4), a provisional license holder does not violate this chapter if the provisional license holder places a chemical or substance on or in a dead human body to disinfect or preserve the body or to restore body tissues and structures under the supervision of an embalmer.
Tex. Labor Code § 408.041 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 408 / Section 408.041
§ 408.041. AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this subtitle, the average weekly wage of an employee who has worked for the employer for at least the 13 consecutive weeks immediately preceding an injury is computed by dividing the sum of the wages paid in the 13 consecutive weeks immediately preceding the date of the injury by 13.

(b) The average weekly wage of an employee whose wage at the time of injury has not been fixed or cannot be determined or who has worked for the employer for less than the 13 weeks immediately preceding the injury equals:

(1) the usual wage that the employer pays a similar employee for similar services; or

(2) if a similar employee does not exist, the usual wage paid in that vicinity for the same or similar services provided for remuneration.

(c) If Subsection (a) or (b) cannot reasonably be applied because the employee's employment has been irregular or because the employee has lost time from work during the 13-week period immediately preceding the injury because of illness, weather, or another cause beyond the control of the employee, the commissioner may determine the employee's average weekly wage by any method that the commissioner considers fair, just, and reasonable to all parties and consistent with the methods established under this section.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2301.404 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2301 / Section 2301.404
§ 2301.404. TIME FOR PAYMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A manufacturer or distributor shall pay a dealer's claim for reimbursement for warranty work or dealer preparation and delivery work not later than the 30th day after the date of approval of the claim.

(b) A claim that is not disapproved before the 31st day after the date of receipt is considered approved.

(c) If a claim is disapproved, the manufacturer or distributor shall provide the dealer written notice of the reasons for the disapproval.
Tex. Election Code § 2.001 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 2 / Section 2.001
§ 2.001. PLURALITY VOTE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by law, to be elected to a public office, a candidate must receive more votes than any other candidate for the office.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 21.907 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 21 / Section 21.907
§ 21.907. SHAREHOLDER MEETING; QUORUM AND VOTING.
Status: in_force

(a) At the shareholder meeting, the quorum and voting requirements applicable to the approval of the ratification of a defective corporate act under Section 21.905 are the same as the quorum and voting requirements applicable at the time of the approval by the shareholders of the ratification for the type of ratified defective corporate act proposed to be approved, except as provided by this section.

(b) If the presence or approval of a larger number or portion of shares or of any class or series of shares or of specified shareholders would have been required for a quorum to be present or to approve the defective corporate act, as applicable, by the corporation's governing documents, any plan or agreement to which the corporation was a party, or any provision of the corporate statute, each as in effect at the time of the defective corporate act, then the presence or approval of the larger number or portion of shares or of the class or series of shares or of such specified shareholders shall be required for a quorum to be present or to approve the ratification of the defective corporate act, as applicable, except that the presence or approval of shares of any class or series of which no shares are then outstanding, or of any person that is no longer a shareholder, is not required.

(c) The approval by the shareholders of the ratification of the election of a director requires the affirmative vote of the majority of shares present at the meeting and entitled to vote on the election of the director at the time of the approval, unless the governing documents of the corporation then in effect or in effect at the time of the defective election require or required a larger number or portion of shares or of any class or series of shares or of specified shareholders to elect the director, in which case the affirmative vote of the larger number or portion of shares or of the class or series of shares or of the specified shareholders is required to ratify the election of the director, except that the presence or approval of shares of any class or series of which no shares are then outstanding, or of any person that is no longer a shareholder, is not required.

(d) If a failure of authorization results from the failure to comply with Subchapter M, the approval of the ratification of the defective corporate act requires the vote set forth by Section 21.606(2), regardless of whether that vote would have otherwise been required.

(e) Putative shares on the record date for determining shareholders entitled to vote on any matter submitted to shareholders under Section 21.905 are not entitled to be counted for voting or quorum purposes in any vote to approve the ratification of any defective corporate act, regardless of any ratification that becomes effective after the record date.
Tex. Education Code § 30B.052 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 30B / Section 30B.052
§ 30B.052. RIGHTS OF STUDENTS REGARDING HYBRID AND VIRTUAL COURSES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Section 30B.104(b), a school district or open-enrollment charter school may not require a student to enroll in a hybrid or virtual course.

(b) A hybrid or virtual course offered under this chapter to a student receiving special education services or other accommodations must meet the needs of the participating student in a manner consistent with Subchapter A, Chapter 29, and with federal law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Section 1400 et seq.) and Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Section 794), as applicable.
Tex. Government Code § 660.073 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 660 / Section 660.073
§ 660.073. AIRCRAFT MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE.
Status: in_force

The travel provisions of the General Appropriations Act may establish different aircraft mileage rates:

(1) for travel in:

(A) a single-engine aircraft;

(B) a twin-engine aircraft; and

(C) a turbine-powered aircraft; and

(2) for travel by:

(A) a state employee;

(B) a key official;

(C) a member of a board; and

(D) a member of the legislature.
Tex. Government Code § 437.219 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 437 / Section 437.219
§ 437.219. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Section 437.220, a member of the Texas military forces who performs training or other military duty under authority of the United States Code may not receive pay or allowances from this state for that duty.

(b) When orders are issued for state active duty or state training or other duty, a National Guard service member of the Texas military forces performing the duty or training is entitled, during the period of the duty or training, to receive pay and allowances as provided by law for the United States armed forces. Pay is a stipend for duty or training and is salary or base pay. The pay may not be reduced because of food, shelter, or transportation that this state pays or furnishes in connection with the duty or training.

(c) The adjutant general shall set the daily pay rate and allowance rate for state active duty and for state training and other duty for Texas State Guard service members called to duty or training under this chapter. The rate established by the adjutant general may not exceed the meal and lodging rate set by the comptroller by more than $25 per day. The department shall publish information about the established pay rates on the department's Internet website.

(d) Duty or training by volunteers in the Texas State Guard without pay is considered for insurance and state coverage purposes as if it were duty or training for pay.
Tex. Tax Code § 202.354 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 202 / Section 202.354
§ 202.354. DEDICATION TO TEXAS TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

The revenue collected from any incremental production from a qualifying lease, as those terms are defined by Section 202.057, and deposited to the general revenue fund may only be spent to fund the Texas tuition assistance grant program under Subchapter G, Chapter 56, Education Code.
Tex. Election Code § 214.048 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 214 / Section 214.048
§ 214.048. REQUEST FOR MANUAL RECOUNT AFTER SUCCESSFUL TEST.
Status: in_force

(a) If a person requesting an electronic recount is dissatisfied with the program or the equipment to be used for the recount after a successful test conducted under Section 214.046, the person may change the method of counting to a manual recount as provided by this section.

(b) A person desiring a manual recount under this section must notify the recount supervisor immediately after the test is concluded that a manual recount is desired.

(c) After being notified under Subsection (b) that a manual recount is desired, the recount supervisor shall promptly deliver to the person requesting the recount a written statement of the costs incurred for use of the equipment in making the tests and for compensation of the recount committee for time spent in making the tests.

(d) To obtain a manual recount, the person requesting the recount must deliver to the recount supervisor within 24 hours after receiving the cost statement under Subsection (c):

(1) a cashier's check payable to the recount supervisor in the amount specified in the statement; and

(2) a cashier's check payable to the recount coordinator in the amount of the difference between the amount of the deposit for a manual recount and the amount for an electronic recount.

(e) On receiving checks complying with Subsection (d), the recount supervisor shall promptly arrange for a manual recount of the ballots.

(f) The recount supervisor shall place a check remitted under Subsection (d)(1) in the fund from which the costs covered by the check are payable. No part of the amount is refundable. If the recount costs are assessed against the person requesting the recount, the costs covered by the check may not be included in the assessment.

(g) If the recount supervisor is not the recount coordinator, the supervisor shall notify the coordinator of the change in the counting method and shall deliver to the coordinator the check remitted under Subsection (d)(2). The check is subject to disposition in the same manner as the check accompanying the recount document.

(h) If the person requesting the recount does not comply with Subsection (d), a recount of the precincts for which the manual recount is requested may not be made, and the person shall be assessed for the amount of the costs specified in the cost statement prepared under Subsection (c) regardless of the outcome of a recount in any other precincts.
Tex. Government Code § 2303.401 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2303 / Section 2303.401
§ 2303.401. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "New permanent job" means a new employment position that:

(A) is created by a qualified business as described by Section 2303.402 at the qualified business site not earlier than the 90th day before the date the business's project or activity is designated as an enterprise project under this chapter;

(B) will provide or has provided for the duration of the project's designation period at least 1,820 hours of employment a year to a qualified employee; and

(C) will exist or has existed at the qualified business site for the longer of:

(i) the duration of the project's designation period; or

(ii) three years after the date on which a state benefit is received as authorized by this chapter.

(2) "Retained job" means a job that:

(A) existed with a qualified business on the 91st day before the date the business's project or activity is designated as an enterprise project;

(B) has provided and will continue to provide employment to a qualified employee of at least 1,820 hours annually; and

(C) will be or has been an employment position for the longer of:

(i) the duration of the project's designation period; or

(ii) three years after the expiration date of the claim period for receipt of a state benefit authorized by this chapter.
Tex. Property Code § 94.106 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 94 / Section 94.106
§ 94.106. CESSATION OF OWNER'S INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) If the owner's interest in the premises is terminated by sale, assignment, death, appointment of a receiver, bankruptcy, or otherwise, the new owner is liable for the return of security deposits according to this subchapter from the date title to the premises is acquired, regardless of whether notice is given to the tenant under Subsection (b).

(b) The person who no longer owns an interest in the leased premises remains liable for a security deposit received while the person was the owner until the new owner delivers to the tenant a signed statement acknowledging that the new owner has received and is responsible for the tenant's security deposit and specifying the exact dollar amount of the deposit.

(c) Subsection (a) does not apply to a real estate mortgage lienholder who acquires title by foreclosure.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8501.1083 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8501 / Section 8501.1083
§ 8501.1083. SEPARATION OF POLICY-MAKING AND STAFF FUNCTIONS.
Status: in_force

The board shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policy-making responsibilities of the board and the management responsibilities of the general manager and the employees of the authority.
Tex. Water Code § 58.646 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.646
§ 58.646. COSTS OF HEARING.
Status: in_force

The commissioners may adjudge and apportion the costs of the hearing in any manner they consider equitable.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9053.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9053 / Section 9053.052
§ 9053.052. DIRECTOR'S BOND.
Status: in_force

Each director shall give a bond in the amount of $5,000 for the faithful performance of the director's duties.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1005.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1005 / Section 1005.151
§ 1005.151. BUDGET.
Status: in_force

(a) The district administrator shall prepare a proposed annual budget for the district.

(b) The proposed budget must contain a complete financial statement, including a statement of:

(1) the outstanding obligations of the district;

(2) the amount of cash on hand in each district fund;

(3) the amount of money received by the district from all sources during the previous year;

(4) the amount of money available to the district from all sources during the ensuing year;

(5) the amount of the balances expected at the end of the year in which the budget is being prepared;

(6) the estimated amount of revenues and balances available for the proposed budget; and

(7) the estimated tax rate required.
Tex. Government Code § 54.307 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.307
§ 54.307. ORDER OF REFERRAL.
Status: in_force

(a) To refer one or more cases to a magistrate, a judge must issue an order of referral specifying the magistrate's duties.

(b) An order of referral may:

(1) limit the powers of the magistrate and direct the magistrate to report only on specific issues, do particular acts, or receive and report on evidence only;

(2) set the time and place for the hearing;

(3) prescribe a closing date for the hearing;

(4) provide a date for filing the magistrate's findings;

(5) designate proceedings for more than one case over which the magistrate shall preside;

(6) direct the magistrate to call the court's docket; and

(7) set forth general powers and limitations of authority of the magistrate applicable to any case referred.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 363.132 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 363 / Section 363.132
§ 363.132. TERMS; FORM.
Status: in_force

(a) A public agency may issue its bonds in various series or issues.

(b) Bonds may mature serially or otherwise not more than 50 years after the date of issuance and shall bear interest at a rate permitted by state law.

(c) A public agency's bonds and interest coupons, if any, are investment securities under Chapter 8, Business & Commerce Code, and may be:

(1) issued registrable as to principal or as to principal and interest; and

(2) made redeemable before maturity, at the option of the public agency, or may contain a mandatory redemption provision.

(d) A public agency's bonds may be issued in the form, denominations, and manner, and under the terms, and shall be signed and executed, as provided by the governing body in the resolution or order authorizing the bonds.
Tex. Government Code § 62.0143 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 62 / Section 62.0143
§ 62.0143. POSTPONEMENT OF JURY SERVICE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person summoned for jury service may request a postponement of the person's initial appearance for jury service. The person may request the postponement by contacting the clerk of the court in person, in writing, or by telephone before the date on which the person is summoned to appear.

(b) On receipt of a request under Subsection (a), the clerk of the court shall grant the person a postponement if:

(1) the person has not been granted a postponement in that county during the one-year period preceding the date on which the person is summoned to appear; and

(2) the person and the clerk determine a substitute date on which the person will appear for jury service that is not later than six months after the date on which the person was originally summoned to appear.

(c) A person who receives a postponement under Subsection (b) may request a subsequent postponement in the manner described by Subsection (a). The clerk of the court may approve the subsequent postponement only because of an extreme emergency that could not have been anticipated, such as a death in the person's family, sudden serious illness suffered by the person, or a natural disaster or national emergency in which the person is personally involved. Before the clerk may grant the subsequent postponement, the person and the clerk must determine a substitute date on which the person will appear for jury service that is not later than six months after the date on which the person was to appear after the postponement under Subsection (b).