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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 81.406 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 81 / Section 81.406
§ 81.406. MEETINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The task force shall meet:

(1) at least once each year at a location determined by the task force director; and

(2) at other times and locations as determined by the task force director.

(b) The task force may meet telephonically in accordance with Section 551.125(b)(3), Government Code.

(c) The task force may hold public hearings to gather information. The task force shall endeavor to meet in various parts of the state to encourage local input.

(d) Notwithstanding Section 551.144, Government Code, or any other law, the task force may hold a closed meeting to discuss matters that are confidential by state or federal law or to ensure public security or law enforcement needs. A closed meeting held as provided by this subsection must be held as otherwise provided by Chapter 551, Government Code.
Tex. Water Code § 36.322 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 36 / Section 36.322
§ 36.322. ASSUMPTION OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

If the district has bonds, notes, or other obligations outstanding or bonds payable in whole or in part from taxation that have been voted but are unissued, the petitioner shall assume its share of the outstanding bonds, notes, or other obligations and any voted but unissued tax bonds of the district, and the property shall be assessed an ad valorem tax at the same rate as that set for the existing district to pay for outstanding bonds and for the maintenance and operation of the district.
Tex. Transportation Code § 503.028 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 503 / Section 503.028
§ 503.028. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO WHOLESALE MOTOR VEHICLE AUCTION LOCATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the department may not issue more than one general distinguishing number for a location for which the wholesale motor vehicle auction general distinguishing number has been issued.

(b) The department may issue to a person who holds a wholesale motor vehicle auction general distinguishing number a dealer general distinguishing number for the location for which the wholesale motor vehicle auction general distinguishing number is issued. The provisions of this subchapter relating to the application for and issuance of a dealer general distinguishing number apply to an application for and issuance of a dealer general distinguishing number issued under this subsection.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8402.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8402 / Section 8402.002
§ 8402.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Harris County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8343.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8343 / Section 8343.103
§ 8343.103. 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 a municipality or county will maintain and operate the road, the municipality or county must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.

(d) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1111.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1111 / Section 1111.054
§ 1111.054. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.
Status: in_force

A person may not serve as a manager unless the person is:

(1) a resident of the district; and

(2) at least 18 years of age.
Tex. Education Code § 49.052 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 49 / Section 49.052
§ 49.052. GOVERNING LAW.
Status: in_force

Except to the extent modified by the terms of the agreement, the consolidated district is governed by the applicable provisions of Subchapter D, Chapter 13, other than a provision requiring consolidating districts to be contiguous. The agreement may not be inconsistent with the requirements of this subchapter.
Tex. Transportation Code § 601.122 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 601 / Section 601.122
§ 601.122. DEPOSIT OF CASH OR SECURITIES WITH COMPTROLLER.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may establish financial responsibility by depositing $55,000 with the comptroller in:

(1) cash; or

(2) securities that:

(A) are of the type that may legally be purchased by savings banks or trust funds; and

(B) have a market value equal to the required amount.

(b) On receipt of the deposit, the comptroller shall issue to the person making the deposit a certificate stating that a deposit complying with this section has been made.

(c) The comptroller may not accept the deposit and the department may not accept the certificate unless the deposit or certificate is accompanied by evidence that an unsatisfied judgment of any character against the person making the deposit does not exist in the county in which the person making the deposit resides.

(d) The comptroller shall hold a deposit made under this section to satisfy, in accordance with this chapter, an execution on a judgment issued against the person making the deposit for damages that:

(1) result from the ownership, maintenance, use, or operation of a motor vehicle after the date the deposit was made; and

(2) are for:

(A) bodily injury to or death of any person, including damages for care and loss of services; or

(B) damage to or destruction of property, including the loss of use of the property.

(e) Money or securities deposited under this section are not subject to attachment or execution unless the attachment or execution arises out of a suit for damages described by Subsection (d).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7806.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7806 / Section 7806.002
§ 7806.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT; POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.
Status: in_force

The district is:

(1) a conservation and reclamation district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) a political subdivision of this state.
Tex. Education Code § 45.006 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 45 / Section 45.006
§ 45.006. MAINTENANCE TAX REQUIRED FOR JUDGMENT ORDERING AD VALOREM TAX REFUND; BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a school district that:

(1) has an average daily attendance of less than 10,000; and

(2) is located in whole or part in a municipality with a population of less than 25,000 that is located in a county with a population of 200,000 or more bordering another county with a population of 2.8 million or more.

(b) Notwithstanding Section 45.003, a school district may levy, assess, and collect maintenance taxes at a rate that exceeds $1.50 per $100 valuation of taxable property if:

(1) additional ad valorem taxes are necessary to pay a debt of the district that:

(A) resulted from the rendition of a judgment against the district before May 1, 1995;

(B) is greater than $5 million;

(C) decreases a property owner's ad valorem tax liability;

(D) requires the district to refund to the property owner the difference between the amount of taxes paid by the property owner and the amount of taxes for which the property owner is liable; and

(E) is payable according to the judgment in more than one of the district's fiscal years; and

(2) the additional taxes are approved by the voters of the district at an election held for that purpose.

(c) Except as provided by Subsection (e), any additional maintenance taxes that the district collects under this section may be used only to pay the district's debt under Subsection (b)(1).

(d) Except as provided by Subsection (e), the authority of a school district to levy the additional ad valorem taxes under this section expires when the judgment against the district is paid.

(e) The governing body of a school district shall pay the district's debt under Subsection (b)(1) in a lump sum. To satisfy the district's debt under Subsection (b)(1), the governing body may levy and collect additional maintenance taxes as provided by Subsection (b) and may issue bonds. If bonds are issued:

(1) the district may use any additional maintenance taxes collected by the district under this section to pay debt service on the bonds; and

(2) the authority of the district to levy the additional ad valorem taxes expires when the bonds are paid in full or the judgment is paid, whichever occurs later.

(f) The governing body of a school district that adopts a tax rate that exceeds $1.50 per $100 valuation of taxable property may set the amount of the exemption from taxation authorized by Section 11.13(n), Tax Code, at any time before the date the governing body adopts the district's tax rate for the tax year in which the election approving the additional taxes is held.

(g) The authority to issue bonds granted by this section expires June 1, 1996.
Tex. Government Code § 432.115 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 432 / Section 432.115
§ 432.115. FINALITY OF PROCEEDINGS, FINDINGS, AND SENTENCES.
Status: in_force

The appellate review of records of trial provided by this chapter, the proceedings, findings, and sentences of courts-martial as reviewed and approved, as required by this chapter, and all dismissals and discharges carried into execution under sentences by courts-martial following review and approval as required by this chapter, are final and conclusive. Orders publishing the proceedings of the courts-martial and all action taken pursuant to those proceedings are binding on all departments, courts, agencies, and officers of the state, subject only to action on a petition for a new trial as provided in Section 432.112.
Tex. Transportation Code § 365.038 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 365 / Section 365.038
§ 365.038. COUNTY PAYMENTS RELATING TO DISTRICT BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A county in which a district is located may pay:

(1) part of the principal or redemption price of or interest on the district's bonds; or

(2) the cost of operating or maintaining the district's toll road project.

(b) The county may establish or maintain a reserve fund or a depreciation and replacement fund for the district's bonds or toll road project as a supplement to the district's pledge of revenue for those purposes or instead of a pledge of the district's revenue or taxes.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 89.021 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 89 / Section 89.021
§ 89.021. STATE ARTIFICIAL REEF PLAN.
Status: repealed

(a) The department shall develop a state artificial reef plan that meets the purpose of this chapter and is consistent with the standards under Section 89.023 of this code.

(b) The department shall administer and enforce the plan in accordance with this chapter and the National Fishing Enhancement Act.

(c) The department shall develop any additional technical information needed to carry out the plan.

(d) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 925, Sec. 2(5), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 127.003 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 127 / Section 127.003
§ 127.003. AGREEMENT VOID AND UNENFORCEABLE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, a covenant, promise, agreement, or understanding contained in, collateral to, or affecting an agreement pertaining to a well for oil, gas, or water or to a mine for a mineral is void if it purports to indemnify a person against loss or liability for damage that:

(1) is caused by or results from the sole or concurrent negligence of the indemnitee, his agent or employee, or an individual contractor directly responsible to the indemnitee; and

(2) arises from:

(A) personal injury or death;

(B) property injury; or

(C) any other loss, damage, or expense that arises from personal injury, death, or property injury.
Tex. Transportation Code § 622.044 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 622 / Section 622.044
§ 622.044. EXTENSION OF LOAD BEYOND REAR OF VEHICLE.
Status: in_force

Section 621.206(a) does not apply to a vehicle to which this subchapter applies to the extent that section prescribes a limit on the extension of the load beyond the rear of the vehicle.
Tex. Local Government Code § 572.057 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 572 / Section 572.057
§ 572.057. BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) A public utility agency shall be governed by a board of directors. The board is responsible for the management, operation, and control of the property belonging to the agency.

(b) Each director must be appointed by place by the governing bodies of the participating public entities. Each participating public entity is entitled to appoint at least one director.

(c) An employee, officer, or member of the governing body of a public entity may serve as a director but may not have a personal interest in a contract executed by the public utility agency other than as an employee, officer, or member of the governing body of the public entity.

(d) A director of a public utility agency is entitled to $50 for each day spent in attending meetings of the board and a per diem of $50 if authorized by resolution of the board, plus actual expenses incurred in attending the meetings.

(e) Except as provided by Subsection (d), a director of a public utility agency serves without compensation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3944.110 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3944 / Section 3944.110
§ 3944.110. MEMBERSHIP IN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may join and pay dues to a charitable or nonprofit organization that performs a service or provides an activity consistent with the furtherance of a district purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9011.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9011 / Section 9011.104
§ 9011.104. BALLOT PETITION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who wants to have the person's name printed on the ballot as a candidate for director must present to the board secretary a petition requesting that action.

(b) The petition must be:

(1) signed by at least 10 residents of the district who are registered voters; and

(2) presented to the secretary not later than the 11th day before the date of the election.
Tex. Government Code § 490B.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 490B / Section 490B.003
§ 490B.003. TEXAS-MEXICO STRATEGIC INVESTMENT COMMISSION; MEMBERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The Texas-Mexico Strategic Investment Commission is established.

(b) The commission is composed of:

(1) the border commerce coordinator or a designee;

(2) the executive director of the Texas Department of Transportation or a designee;

(3) the executive administrator of the Texas Water Development Board or a designee;

(4) the commissioner of state health services or a designee;

(5) the chair of the Railroad Commission or a designee; and

(6) the executive director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or a designee.

(c) The border commerce coordinator shall serve as the chair of the commission.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 17 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 42 / Section 17
§ 17.
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. In addition to the information described by Section 1, the judgment must reflect affirmative findings entered pursuant to Article 42.0195.Sec. 17. In addition to the information described by Section 1, the judgment must reflect the affirmative finding entered pursuant to Article 42.01992.
Tex. Finance Code § 126.102 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 126 / Section 126.102
§ 126.102. SERVICE OF ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) A conservatorship order must be served personally to an officer or director of the credit union by the commissioner, the deputy commissioner, or another person authorized by the commissioner.

(b) Service may be by mail if an officer or director is not available for service on the date personal service of the order is attempted.

(c) Service by mail must be by certified or registered mail, must be addressed to the credit union at the address shown for its principal office by department records and to the home address of the chairman of the board, and is complete on deposit of the order in a postpaid, properly addressed wrapper, in a post office or official depository under the care and custody of the United States Postal Service.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 43.21 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 43 / Section 43.21
§ 43.21. ESCAPE AFTER SENTENCE.
Status: in_force

If the condemned escape after sentence and before his delivery to the Director of the Department of Corrections, and be not rearrested until after the time fixed for execution, any person may arrest and commit him to the jail of the county in which he was sentenced; and thereupon the court by whom the condemned was sentenced; either in term-time or vacation, on notice of such arrest being given by the sheriff, shall again appoint a time for the execution, not less than thirty days from such appointment, which appointment shall be by the clerk of said court immediately certified to the Director of the Department of Corrections and such clerk shall place such certificate in the hands of the sheriff, who shall deliver the same, together with the warrant aforesaid and the condemned person to the Director of the Department of Corrections, who shall receipt to the sheriff for the same and proceed at the appointed time to carry the sentence of death into execution as hereinabove provided.
Tex. Government Code § 25.1723 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25 / Section 25.1723
§ 25.1723. MONTGOMERY COUNTY PROBATE COURT PROVISIONS.
Status: repealed

(a) In this section, "remote proceeding" means a proceeding before a court in which one or more of the participants, including a judge, party, attorney, witness, or other individual, attends the proceeding remotely through the use of technology.

(b) A statutory probate court of Montgomery County has concurrent jurisdiction with the district court, regardless of the amount in controversy or the relief sought, in:

(1) disputes relating to the creation of a constructive trust;

(2) declaratory judgment actions;

(3) actions in which the only relief sought is a writ of injunction; and

(4) actions to appoint a receiver under any law, including Section 11.402, Business Organizations Code.

(c) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 7 (H.B. 16), Sec. 2.18(a), eff. December 4, 2025.

(d) A statutory probate court of Montgomery County may conduct docket matters at any location in the county as the statutory probate court judge considers necessary for the protection of wards or mental health respondents or as otherwise provided by law.

(e) A judge of a statutory probate court in Montgomery County and a judge of a district court or statutory county court in Montgomery County may exchange benches and may sit and act for each other in any matter pending before the court.

(f) The county clerk of Montgomery County serves as clerk of a statutory probate court.

(g) A statutory probate court of Montgomery County may appoint as a court investigator an employee of the court or another department in the county to comply with Section 25.0025.

(h) In addition to the uses authorized by Section 135.159, Local Government Code, Montgomery County may use the fees collected under Section 135.102, Local Government Code, and deposited into the judicial education and support fund to provide staff for the statutory probate courts and for court-related purposes for the support of the statutory probate courts.
Tex. Estates Code § 402.051 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 402 / Section 402.051
§ 402.051. DEFINITION OF INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "independent executor" does not include an independent administrator.
Tex. Occupations Code § 154.001 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 154 / Section 154.001
§ 154.001. PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall prepare information of public interest describing the functions of the board and the procedures by which complaints are filed with and resolved by the board.

(b) The board shall make the information available to the public and appropriate state agencies.
Tex. Education Code § 21.417 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 21 / Section 21.417
§ 21.417. RESOURCES, INCLUDING LIABILITY INSURANCE, FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS.
Status: in_force

(a) From funds appropriated or otherwise available for the purpose, the agency shall contract with a third party to provide the following services for a classroom teacher employed under a probationary, continuing, or term contract:

(1) assistance in understanding the teacher's rights, duties, and benefits; and

(2) liability insurance to protect a teacher against liability to a third party based on conduct that the teacher allegedly engaged in during the course of the teacher's duties.

(b) A school district may not interfere with a classroom teacher's access to services provided under this section.

(c) A contract entered into by the agency to provide services under Subsection (a) must prohibit the entity with which the agency contracts from using funds received under the contract to engage in:

(1) conduct that a state agency using appropriated money is prohibited from engaging in under Chapter 556, Government Code; and

(2) political activities or advocate for issues regarding public schools, including for boards of trustees of school districts or school districts.

(d) This section may not be interpreted to interfere with a classroom teacher's or other school district employee's exercise of a right protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 9.005 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 9 / Section 9.005
§ 9.005. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION REQUIRED IN APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a foreign limited liability company governed by a company agreement that establishes or provides for the establishment of a designated series of members, managers, membership interests, or assets that has any of the characteristics described by Subsection (b).

(b) A foreign limited liability company must state in its application for registration as a foreign limited liability company whether:

(1) the series has:

(A) separate rights, powers, or duties with respect to specified property or obligations of the foreign limited liability company; or

(B) separate profits and losses associated with specified property or obligations of the foreign limited liability company;

(2) any debts, liabilities, obligations, and expenses incurred, contracted for, or otherwise existing with respect to a particular series shall be enforceable against the assets of that series only, and not against the assets of the company generally or the assets of any other series; and

(3) any debts, liabilities, obligations, and expenses incurred, contracted for, or otherwise existing with respect to the company generally or any other series shall be enforceable against the assets of that series.
Tex. Water Code § 49.321 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 49 / Section 49.321
§ 49.321. DISSOLUTION AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

After notice and hearing, the commission may dissolve any district that is inactive for a period of five consecutive years and has no outstanding bonded indebtedness.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8251.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8251 / Section 8251.104
§ 8251.104. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF ROADS IN TERRITORY OUTSIDE CORPORATE LIMITS OF MUNICIPALITY.
Status: in_force

If district territory, or a portion of district territory, is located outside the corporate limits of a municipality, the district shall:

(1) maintain, improve, operate, and repair any road located in that territory in accordance with the ordinances and rules of each political subdivision in whose jurisdiction the road is located; and

(2) pay for the cost of performing the district's duties under Subdivision (1).