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Tex. Property Code § 111.001 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 111 / Section 111.001
§ 111.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This subtitle may be cited as the Texas Trust Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3852.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3852 / Section 3852.108
§ 3852.108. COMPETITIVE BIDDING.
Status: in_force

Section 375.221, Local Government Code, does not apply to a district contract for $25,000 or less.
Tex. Water Code § 15.992 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.992
§ 15.992. DEFINITIONS.
Status: repealed

In this subchapter:

(1) "District" means a conservation or reclamation district created under Section 52, Article III, or Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(2) "Federal agency" means an agency or other entity of the United States, including the United States Department of Agriculture or an agency or entity that is acting through or on behalf of that department.

(3) "Fund" means the rural water assistance fund.

(3-a) "Nonprofit water supply or sewer service corporation" means a corporation operating under Chapter 67.

(4) Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 607 (H.B. 3582), Sec. 4(a)(3), and Ch. 1064 (S.B. 469), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2023.

(5) "State agency" means an agency or other entity of the state, including the Department of Agriculture and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and any agency or authority that is acting through or on behalf of the Department of Agriculture or the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1098.159 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1098 / Section 1098.159
§ 1098.159. DEPOSITORY OR TREASURER.
Status: in_force

(a) The board by resolution shall designate one or more banks to serve as the district's depository or treasurer.

(b) District money shall be deposited on receipt with a depository bank, except that sufficient money must be remitted to an appropriate bank to pay the principal of and interest on the district's outstanding bonds, or other obligations assumed by the district, on or before the maturity date of the principal and interest.

(c) Money in the depository bank or banks that is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation must be secured in the manner provided by law for security of county money.

(d) Membership on the district's board of an officer or director of a bank does not disqualify that bank from being designated as depository.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2151.105 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2151 / Section 2151.105
§ 2151.105. SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall adopt rules requiring that a sign be posted to inform the public how to report an amusement ride that appears to be unsafe or to report an amusement ride operator who appears to be violating the law.

(b) The rules must require the sign to be posted at the principal entrance to the site at which an amusement ride is located or at any location on that site at which tickets for an amusement ride are available.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7969.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7969 / Section 7969.203
§ 7969.203. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance road projects and payable from ad valorem taxes may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Insurance Code § 823.156 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 823 / Section 823.156
§ 823.156. NOTICE EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who files a statement under Section 823.154 shall pay the expenses of mailing each related notice required by the commissioner.

(b) As security for the payment of the expenses, the person, at the request of the commissioner or the domestic insurer, shall file with the commissioner an acceptable bond or other deposit in an amount determined by the commissioner.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3887.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3887 / Section 3887.103
§ 3887.103. GENERAL POWERS REGARDING CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may:

(1) contract with any public or private person, body, or entity to accomplish any district purpose, including a contract for:

(A) the payment, repayment, or reimbursement of costs incurred by that person on behalf of the district, including all or part of the costs of an improvement project and interest on the reimbursed cost; or

(B) the use, occupancy, lease, rental, operation, maintenance, or management of all or part of a proposed or existing improvement project; and

(2) apply for and contract with any public or private person, body, or entity to receive, administer, and perform a duty or obligation of the district under a federal, state, local, or private gift, grant, loan, conveyance, transfer, bequest, or other financial assistance arrangement relating to the investigation, planning, analysis, study, design, acquisition, construction, improvement, completion, implementation, or operation by the district or others of a proposed or existing improvement project.

(b) A contract the district enters into to carry out a purpose of this chapter may be on any terms and for any period the board determines, including a negotiable or nonnegotiable note or warrant payable to any other person.

(c) Any person, including but not limited to the county, may contract with the district to carry out the purposes of this chapter without further statutory or other authorization.
Tex. Election Code § 253.093 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 253 / Section 253.093
§ 253.093. CERTAIN ASSOCIATIONS COVERED.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this subchapter, the following associations, whether incorporated or not, are considered to be corporations covered by this subchapter: banks, trust companies, savings and loan associations or companies, insurance companies, reciprocal or interinsurance exchanges, railroad companies, cemetery companies, government-regulated cooperatives, stock companies, and abstract and title insurance companies.

(b) For purposes of this subchapter, the members of the associations specified by Subsection (a) are considered to be stockholders.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 101.620 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 101 / Section 101.620
§ 101.620. CONTINUATION OF BUSINESS.
Status: in_force

The protected series or registered series may continue its business following the revocation under Section 101.618 or the cancellation under Section 101.619.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1501.323 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1501 / Section 1501.323
§ 1501.323. ADVANCE INTERIM ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The system may make advance interim assessments as reasonable and necessary for organizational and interim operating expenses.

(b) After the end of the fiscal year, the system shall credit an interim assessment made under this section as an offset against regular assessments due.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3954.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3954 / Section 3954.251
§ 3954.251. DISSOLUTION BY CITY ORDINANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of the city may dissolve the district by ordinance.

(b) The governing body may not dissolve the district until:

(1) water, sanitary, sewer, and drainage improvements and roads have been constructed to serve at least 90 percent of the developable territory of the district; and

(2) the district has reimbursed each party that has an agreement with the district for all costs advanced to or on behalf of the district.

(c) Until the district is dissolved, the district is responsible for all bonds and other obligations of the district.
Tex. Government Code § 654.032 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 654 / Section 654.032
§ 654.032. APPOINTMENT OF CLASSIFICATION OFFICER.
Status: in_force

The state auditor shall appoint the classification officer, subject to the advice and approval of the Legislative Audit Committee.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1368.003 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1368 / Section 1368.003
§ 1368.003. EXCEPTION.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to:

(1) an employer, trustee, or other self-funded or self-insured plan or arrangement with 250 or fewer employees or members;

(2) an individual insurance policy;

(3) an individual evidence of coverage issued by a health maintenance organization;

(4) a health insurance policy that provides only:

(A) cash indemnity for hospital or other confinement benefits;

(B) supplemental or limited benefit coverage;

(C) coverage for specified diseases or accidents;

(D) disability income coverage; or

(E) any combination of those benefits or coverages;

(5) a blanket insurance policy;

(6) a short-term travel insurance policy;

(7) an accident-only insurance policy;

(8) a limited or specified disease insurance policy;

(9) an individual conversion insurance policy or contract;

(10) a policy or contract designed for issuance to a person eligible for Medicare coverage or other similar coverage under a state or federal government plan; or

(11) an evidence of coverage provided by a health maintenance organization if the plan holder is the subject of a collective bargaining agreement that was in effect on January 1, 1982, and that has not expired since that date.
Tex. Occupations Code § 651.162 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 651 / Section 651.162
§ 651.162. ANNUAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall prepare a written annual report describing the activities of the commission during the preceding fiscal year. The report must include information regarding:

(1) licensing, inspection, and enforcement activities;

(2) changes to commission policies; and

(3) complaint information.

(b) The commission shall post the report on the commission's Internet website.
Tex. Local Government Code § 231.051 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 231 / Section 231.051
§ 231.051. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "military establishment" means a base, camp, station, yard, or section base of the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard.
Tex. Local Government Code § 232.151 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 232 / Section 232.151
§ 232.151. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies to a county that:

(1) contains a municipality with a population of more than 500,000;

(2) is adjacent to an international border; and

(3) contains more than 30,000 acres of lots that have remained substantially undeveloped for more than 25 years after the date the lots were platted.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 90.056 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 90 / Section 90.056
§ 90.056. RESPONSE TO MOTION TO STAY.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 14th day after the date the defendant files a motion to stay under Section 90.055 or the date provided by court order under Section 90.052(b), the claimant may file a response:

(1) stating and providing proof that the claimant has made a trust claim identified in the defendant's motion and served the notice of, and trust claim material relating to, the claim as prescribed by Section 90.053; or

(2) requesting a determination by the court that the fees and expenses, including attorney's fees, for filing a trust claim identified in the motion exceed the claimant's reasonably anticipated recovery from the trust.

(b) If the claimant files a response making a request under Subsection (a)(2), the court shall determine whether the claimant's fees and expenses, including attorney's fees, for making the relevant trust claim exceed the claimant's reasonably anticipated recovery from the trust. If the court determines that the claimant's fees and expenses exceed the claimant's reasonably anticipated recovery, the claimant is not required to make the trust claim but shall provide the court with a verified statement of the exposed person's exposure history to asbestos or silica that is covered by the trust.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18B.452 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 18B / Section 18B.452
§ 18B.452. REPORT OF ISSUANCE OF SUBPOENA.
Status: in_force

Not later than the 30th day after the date on which an administrative subpoena is issued under Article 18B.451, the inspector general of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department or the inspector general's designee, or the sheriff or chief of a designated law enforcement agency, as applicable, shall report to the department the issuance of the subpoena.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9094.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9094 / Section 9094.0305
§ 9094.0305. 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 42.042 or 42.0425, Local Government Code, and consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.

(1) a recreational facility, as defined by Section 49.462, Water Code; or

(2) a road project authorized by Section 9094.0303.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 35.012 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 35 / Section 35.012
§ 35.012. RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may take a census, make surveys, and establish permanent records of children with special health care needs.

(b) The department shall maintain a record of orthotic and prosthetic devices, durable medical equipment, and medical supplies purchased by the department for children with special health care needs. Those items are not state-owned personal property and are exempt from the personal property inventory requirements of Subtitle D, Title 10, Government Code.

(c) The purchase of the items described by Subsection (b) is subject to audit by the state auditor in accordance with Chapter 321, Government Code.
Tex. Estates Code § 1301.053 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.053
§ 1301.053. CREATION OF TRUST.
Status: in_force

(a) On application by an appropriate person as provided by Section 1301.051 and subject to Section 1301.054(a), if applicable, the court with jurisdiction over the proceedings may enter an order that creates a trust for the management of the funds of the person with respect to whom the application is filed if the court finds that the creation of the trust is in the person's best interests.

(b) The court may maintain a trust created under this section under the same cause number as the guardianship proceeding, if the person for whom the trust is created is a ward or proposed ward.
Tex. Government Code § 414.012 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 414 / Section 414.012
§ 414.012. STATEWIDE CRIME REPORTING SYSTEMS.
Status: in_force

The council shall establish a free statewide telephone service and other appropriate systems to allow tips under Section 414.0015(a) to be submitted to the council and shall make the telephone service and other reporting systems accessible at all times to persons residing in areas of the state not served by a crime stoppers organization. The council shall forward any information it receives to appropriate crime stoppers organizations, law enforcement agencies, school districts, or open-enrollment charter schools.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8112.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8112 / Section 8112.051
§ 8112.051. DIRECTORS; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five directors.

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1016.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1016 / Section 1016.109
§ 1016.109. GIFTS AND ENDOWMENTS.
Status: in_force

The board may accept for the district a gift or endowment to be held in trust and administered by the board for the purposes and under the directions, limitations, or other provisions prescribed in writing by the donor that are not inconsistent with the proper management and objectives of the district.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 40.117 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 40 / Section 40.117
§ 40.117. REGULATIONS.
Status: repealed

(a) The commissioner shall from time to time adopt, amend, repeal, and enforce reasonable regulations, including but not limited to those relating to the following matters regarding the unauthorized discharge of oil:

(1) standards and requirements for discharge prevention and response capabilities of terminal facilities and vessels;

(2) standards, procedures, and methods of designating persons in charge and reporting unauthorized discharges and violations of this chapter;

(3) standards, procedures, methods, means, and equipment to be used in the abatement, containment, and removal of pollution;

(4) development and implementation of criteria and plans of response to unauthorized discharges of various degrees and kinds, including realistic worst-case scenarios;

(5) requirements for complete and thorough inspections of vessels subject to Section 40.114 of this code and of terminal facilities;

(6) certification of discharge cleanup organizations;

(7) requirements for the safety and operation of vessels, motor vehicles, motorized equipment, and other equipment involved in the transfer of oil at terminal facilities and the approach and departure from terminal facilities;

(8) requirements that required containment equipment be on hand, maintained, and deployed by trained personnel;

(9) requirements for certification as trained personnel;

(10) standards for reporting material changes in discharge prevention and response plans and response capability for purposes of terminal facility certificate reviews; and

(11) such other rules and regulations consistent with this chapter and appropriate or necessary to carry out the intent of this chapter.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 146, Sec. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 85.260 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 85 / Section 85.260
§ 85.260. CONFIDENTIALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Any statement that an identifiable individual has or has not been tested with a home collection kit for HIV infection testing, including a statement or assertion that the individual is positive, is negative, is at risk, or has or does not have a certain level of antigen or antibody, is confidential as provided by Section 81.103.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person violates this section. The punishment for an offense under this section is the same as the punishment for an offense under Section 81.103.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4202.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4202 / Section 4202.001
§ 4202.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "payor" has the meaning assigned by Section 4201.002.
Tex. Insurance Code § 942.055 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 942 / Section 942.055
§ 942.055. OFFICE LOCATIONS.
Status: in_force

The attorney in fact shall maintain the offices of the exchange at the places designated by the subscribers in the power of attorney or other authorization.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1050.205 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1050 / Section 1050.205
§ 1050.205. EXECUTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board president shall execute the general obligation bonds in the district's name.

(b) The board secretary shall countersign the bonds.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2023.106 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2023 / Section 2023.106
§ 2023.106. RACE MEETING OFFICIAL POWERS AND DUTIES; RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) A steward or judge may on any day exercise the supervisory authority granted the steward or judge under this subtitle or commission rule, including the performance of supervisory acts requiring the exercise of discretion.

(b) The commission shall adopt rules that specify the power and duties of each race meeting official, including the power of a steward or judge to impose penalties for unethical practices or violations of racing rules.

(c) A penalty imposed by a steward or judge may include a fine of not more than $25,000, a suspension not to exceed five years, or both a fine and suspension.

(d) Before imposing a penalty under this section, a steward or judge shall conduct a hearing that is consistent with constitutional due process. A hearing conducted by a steward or judge under this section is not subject to Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3898.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3898 / Section 3898.004
§ 3898.004. 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) developing or expanding transportation and commerce; and

(4) providing quality residential housing.

(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, removing graffiti from, 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. Transportation Code § 504.660 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 504 / Section 504.660
§ 504.660. SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS LICENSE PLATES.
Status: repealed

(a) The department shall design and issue specialty license plates to support victims of sexual assault.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135, Sec. 140(3), eff. September 1, 2013.

(c) After deduction of the department's administrative costs, the remainder of the fee for issuance of the license plates shall be deposited to the credit of the sexual assault program fund established by Section 420.008, Government Code.
Tex. Government Code § 550.0253 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 550 / Section 550.0253
§ 550.0253. PROGRAM STANDARDS.
Status: in_force

The executive commissioner shall adopt standards to implement this subchapter, including standards:

(1) subject to Section 550.0254, regarding the qualifications and training required for navigator certification;

(2) regarding the suspension, revocation, and, if appropriate, periodic renewal of a navigator certificate;

(3) to protect the confidentiality of applicant information handled by navigators; and

(4) regarding any other issues the executive commissioner determines are appropriate.
Tex. Government Code § 523.0203 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 523 / Section 523.0203
§ 523.0203. RULES FOR ADVISORY COMMITTEES.
Status: in_force

The executive commissioner shall adopt rules:

(1) in compliance with Chapter 2110 to govern the purpose, tasks, reporting requirements, and date of abolition of an advisory committee established under this subchapter; and

(2) related to an advisory committee's:

(A) size and quorum requirements;

(B) membership, including:

(i) member qualifications and any experience requirements;

(ii) required geographic representation;

(iii) appointment procedures; and

(iv) members' terms; and

(C) duty to comply with the requirements for open meetings under Chapter 551.