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Tex. Natural Resources Code § 63.054 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 63 / Section 63.054
§ 63.054. REVIEW.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court or governing body of the municipality shall evaluate the permit application, and if the commissioners court or governing body of the municipality finds as a fact after full investigation that the particular conduct proposed will not materially weaken the dune or materially damage vegetation on the dune or reduce its effectiveness as a means of protection from the effects of high wind and water, it may grant the permit.

(b) In determining whether or not to grant the permit, the commissioners court or governing body of the municipality shall consider the height, width, and slope of the dune, any significant environmental features of the dune, the feasibility and desirability of restoration of vegetation, and cumulative impacts and shall consider requirements for protection of critical dune areas.

(c) Each county or municipality administering this chapter shall establish procedures and requirements governing the review and approval of dune permits, and these procedures and requirements shall be submitted to the commissioner for certification to determine whether the procedures and requirements are in compliance with rules and policies adopted under Section 63.121. The commissioner shall act on a county or municipality's proposed dune protection plan not later than the 90th day after the date the plan is submitted by approving the plan or denying certification. If certification is denied, the commissioner shall return the proposed plan to the originating local government with a statement of specific objections and the reasons for denial, along with suggested modifications. On receipt, the county or municipality shall revise and resubmit the plan. The commissioner must certify a county or municipality's procedures and requirements under this section in accordance with rules adopted under Section 63.121.
Tex. Government Code § 501.008 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 501 / Section 501.008
§ 501.008. INMATE GRIEVANCE SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall develop and maintain a system for the resolution of grievances by inmates housed in facilities operated by the department or under contract with the department that qualifies for certification under 42 U.S.C. Section 1997e and the department shall obtain and maintain certification under that section. A remedy provided by the grievance system is the exclusive administrative remedy available to an inmate for a claim for relief against the department that arises while the inmate is housed in a facility operated by the department or under contract with the department, other than a remedy provided by writ of habeas corpus challenging the validity of an action occurring before the delivery of the inmate to the department or to a facility operated under contract with the department.

(b) The grievance system must provide procedures:

(1) for an inmate to identify evidence to substantiate the inmate's claim; and

(2) for an inmate to receive all formal written responses to the inmate's grievance.

(c) A report, investigation, or supporting document prepared by the department in response to an inmate grievance is considered to have been prepared in anticipation of litigation and is confidential, privileged, and not subject to discovery by the inmate in a claim arising out of the same operative facts as are alleged in the grievance.

(d) An inmate may not file a claim in state court regarding operative facts for which the grievance system provides the exclusive administrative remedy until:

(1) the inmate receives a written decision issued by the highest authority provided for in the grievance system; or

(2) if the inmate has not received a written decision described by Subdivision (1), the 180th day after the date the grievance is filed.

(e) The limitations period applicable to a claim arising out of the same operative facts as a claim for which the grievance system provides the exclusive remedy:

(1) is suspended on the filing of the grievance; and

(2) remains suspended until the earlier of the following dates:

(A) the 180th day after the date the grievance is filed; or

(B) the date the inmate receives the written decision described by Subsection (d)(1).

(f) This section does not affect any immunity from a claim for damages that otherwise exists for the state, the department, or an employee of the department.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1001.301 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.301
§ 1001.301. BUDGET.
Status: in_force

(a) The district administrator, under the direction of the board, shall prepare an annual budget.

(b) The governing body and the board shall:

(1) provide in each annual budget for the payment of all operation and maintenance expenses of the district; and

(2) consider the estimated excess revenues and income from hospital facilities available for paying the operation and maintenance expenses after providing for the principal, interest, and reserve requirements of revenue bonds issued for the district.

(c) The budget must be approved by the board and presented to the governing body for final approval.

(d) The governing body must approve all budget revisions.
Tex. Occupations Code § 165.052 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 165 / Section 165.052
§ 165.052. CEASE AND DESIST ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) If it appears to the board that a person who is not licensed under this subtitle is violating this subtitle, a rule adopted under this subtitle, or another state statute or rule relating to the practice of medicine, the board after notice and opportunity for a hearing may issue a cease and desist order prohibiting the person from engaging in the activity.

(b) A violation of an order under this section constitutes grounds for imposing an administrative penalty under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4015.0309 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4015 / Section 4015.0309
§ 4015.0309. ADDING OR EXCLUDING LAND.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 4015.0310, the district may add or exclude land in the manner provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, or by Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8460.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8460 / Section 8460.054
§ 8460.054. 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 the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Local Government Code § 315.004 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 315 / Section 315.004
§ 315.004.
Status: in_force

Sec. 315.004. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO PAY FOR PARKS: MUNICIPALITY WITH 12,000 OR MORE INHABITANTS. (a) A municipality with 12,000 or more inhabitants that condemns land for laying out, establishing, or enlarging a park, parkway, or pleasure ground may provide by ordinance that the cost of the land and improvements be paid for, wholly or partly to an extent not exceeding the special benefits received, by the property owners who own property in the vicinity of and are benefitted by the park, parkway, or pleasure ground.

(b) The municipality may fix liens against the benefitted property to the extent of the special benefits. Neither an assessment nor a lien is effective against homestead property.

(c) The manner of assessing and collecting from the property owner is the same as provided by law in connection with the opening or widening of streets. Assessments may be made payable in not more than 16 installments, the last maturing in not more than 15 years, and may bear interest at a rate not exceeding eight percent a year.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 42.010 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 42 / Section 42.010
§ 42.010. ISSUANCE AND FORM OF LICENSES AND TAGS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall prescribe the form of and issue the licenses and tags authorized by this chapter.

(b) The department may issue tags for animals or birds allowed by law to be killed during each year or season to holders of licenses authorizing the killing of animals or birds. The commission may establish fees for the tags.

(c) A person commits an offense if the person does not enter the required information on a license or tag before hunting or if the person possesses a tag without a name entered on the tag.

(d) No person may issue or receive a license or tag authorized by this chapter except on the form provided by the department.

(e) The commission by regulation shall determine the number of tags that may be issued to an individual for taking animals or birds.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1105.011 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1105 / Section 1105.011
§ 1105.011. DUE PROCESS; OPEN GOVERNMENT.
Status: in_force

The commission and the board are governmental bodies for purposes of Chapters 551 and 552, Government Code. The commission is a state agency for purposes of Chapters 2001 and 2005, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1044.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1044 / Section 1044.052
§ 1044.052. NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Status: in_force

Notice of an election of directors shall be published in accordance with Section 4.003, Election Code, in a newspaper of general circulation in the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 822.044 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 822 / Section 822.044
§ 822.044. ATTACK BY DANGEROUS DOG.
Status: repealed

(a) A person commits an offense if the person is the owner of a dangerous dog and the dog makes an unprovoked attack on another person outside the dog's enclosure and causes bodily injury to the other person.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.

(c) If a person is found guilty of an offense under this section, the court may order the dangerous dog destroyed by a person listed in Section 822.004.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 669, Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2007.
Tex. Tax Code § 201.203 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 201 / Section 201.203
§ 201.203. PRODUCER'S REPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) On or before the 20th day of the second month following the month in which gas was produced, the producer shall file a report with the comptroller on forms prescribed by the comptroller. The report must contain the following information concerning gas produced during the month being reported:

(1) the gross amount of gas produced that is subject to the tax imposed by this chapter;

(2) the leases from which the gas was produced;

(3) the names and addresses of the first purchasers of the gas; and

(4) other information the comptroller may reasonably require.

(b) If the report the producer is required to file shows additional tax due, the producer must pay the additional tax when he files the report.

(c) If the producer is required to report and pay the tax under Section 201.2041 of this code, the producer's report shall include for that gas any additional information required to be reported by a first purchaser under Section 201.2035 of this code for gas for which the first purchaser is required to pay the tax.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 772.305 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 772 / Section 772.305
§ 772.305. ADDITIONAL TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) If a municipality that is part of a district annexes territory that is not part of the district, the annexed territory becomes part of the district.

(b) A public agency located in whole or part in a county adjoining the district, by resolution adopted by its governing body and approved by the board of the district, may become part of the district and subject to its benefits and requirements.
Tex. Insurance Code § 707.002 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 707 / Section 707.002
§ 707.002. PAYMENT OF DEDUCTIBLE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A person insured under a property insurance policy shall pay any deductible applicable to a first-party claim made under the policy.
Tex. Government Code § 54.2002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.2002
§ 54.2002. QUALIFICATIONS; OATH OF OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) To be eligible for appointment as a magistrate, a person must:

(1) be a citizen of the United States;

(2) have resided in Guadalupe County for at least the two years preceding the person's appointment; and

(3) be at least 30 years of age.

(b) A magistrate appointed under Section 54.2001 must take the constitutional oath of office required of appointed officers of this state.
Tex. Finance Code § 32.304 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 32 / Section 32.304
§ 32.304. LIMITATION ON CONTROL OF DEPOSITS.
Status: in_force

(a) A merger is not permitted under this subchapter if, on consummation of the transaction, the resulting state bank, including all insured depository institution affiliates of the resulting state bank, would control 20 percent or more of the total amount of deposits in this state held by all insured depository institutions in this state.

(b) On request of the banking commissioner the applicant shall provide supplemental information to the banking commissioner to aid in a determination under this section, including information that is more current than or in addition to information in the most recently available summary of deposits, reports of condition, or similar reports filed with or produced by state or federal authorities.

(c) In this section, "deposit" and "insured depository institution" have the meanings assigned by Section 3, Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. Section 1813), as amended.
Tex. Occupations Code § 651.266 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 651 / Section 651.266
§ 651.266. CONTINUING EDUCATION.
Status: in_force

The commission by rule may require continuing education as a condition for license renewal except for a license holder described by Section 651.155 or an applicant for renewal described by Section 651.265. If the commission requires continuing education, the commission shall require completion of a minimum number of hours of ethics training as a required part of that education.
Tex. Water Code § 7.156 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 7 / Section 7.156
§ 7.156. VIOLATION RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK.
Status: in_force

(a) A person or business entity commits an offense if:

(1) the person or business entity engages in the installation, repair, or removal of an underground storage tank and the person or business entity:

(A) does not hold a registration under Section 26.452; and

(B) is not under the substantial control of a person or business entity who holds a registration under Section 26.452;

(2) the person or business entity:

(A) authorizes or allows the installation, repair, or removal of an underground storage tank to be conducted by a person or business entity who does not hold a registration under Section 26.452; or

(B) authorizes or allows the installation, repair, or removal of an underground storage tank to be performed or supervised by a person or business entity who does not hold a license under Section 26.456; or

(3) the conduct of the person or business entity makes the person or business entity responsible for a violation of Subchapter K, Chapter 26, or of a rule adopted or order issued under that subchapter.

(b) A person commits an offense if the person performs or supervises the installation, repair, or removal of an underground storage tank unless:

(1) the person holds a license under Section 26.456; or

(2) another person who holds a license under Section 26.456 is substantially responsible for the performance or supervision of the installation, repair, or removal.

(c) A person commits an offense if the person is an owner or operator of an underground storage tank regulated under Chapter 26 into which any regulated substance is delivered unless the underground storage tank has been issued a valid, current underground storage tank registration and certificate of compliance under Section 26.346.

(d) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Tex. Occupations Code § 454.1061 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 454 / Section 454.1061
§ 454.1061. PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT.
Status: in_force

The board may require that a license holder provide current information in a readily accessible and usable format regarding the license holder's current place of employment as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.
Tex. Transportation Code § 69.017 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 69 / Section 69.017
§ 69.017. DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall:

(1) establish the number of pilots necessary to provide adequate pilot services for each Jefferson or Orange County port;

(2) establish pilotage rates;

(3) hear and determine complaints relating to the conduct of pilots;

(4) make recommendations to the governor concerning any pilot whose license or certificate should not be renewed or should be revoked;

(5) adopt rules and issue orders to pilots and vessels when necessary to secure efficient pilot services;

(6) institute investigations or hearings or both to consider casualties, accidents, or other actions that violate this chapter;

(7) provide penalties to be imposed on a person who is not a pilot for a Jefferson or Orange County port and who pilots a vessel into or out of the port if the person offered pilot services to the vessel;

(8) establish times during which pilot services will be available;

(9) accept applications for pilot licenses and certificates and determine whether each applicant meets the qualifications for a pilot;

(10) submit to the governor the names of persons who have qualified under this chapter to be appointed as branch pilots; and

(11) approve any changes of the locations of pilot stations.

(b) The board may:

(1) recommend the number of deputy pilots each branch pilot may appoint under Section 69.038; and

(2) make any other provision for proper, safe, and efficient pilotage under this chapter and for the efficient administration of this chapter.

(c) The board may assess against the users of pilot services:

(1) the actual costs the board considers fair and just incurred in connection with hearings against any applicant or objecting party; and

(2) other expenses that are necessary and proper to enable the board to effectively carry out the purposes and requirements of this chapter, including processing of applications for pilot licenses and certificates, establishing pilotage, determining and approving the locations for pilot stations, establishing times during which pilot services will be available, hearing and ruling on complaints relating to the conduct of pilots, adopting rules and issuing orders to pilots or vessels when necessary to secure efficient pilot services, instituting investigations or hearings to consider casualties, accidents, or other actions that violate this chapter, making of any provision for proper, safe, and efficient pilotage, and funding general administrative expenses associated with the operation of the board.

(d) Assessments against the users of pilot services under Subsection (c) may not exceed $100,000 in a fiscal year.

(e) Funds collected under this section may not be used for compensation to any member of the board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8377.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8377 / Section 8377.251
§ 8377.251. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP; CONTINUATION OF DISTRICT AFTER ANNEXATION BY MUNICIPALITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may continue to exist as a limited district after full-purpose annexation by a municipality if the district and the annexing municipality state the terms of the limited district's existence in a strategic partnership agreement under Section 43.0751, Local Government Code.

(b) The strategic partnership agreement may provide for a term of any number of years. The limitation in Section 43.0751(g)(2), Local Government Code, on the length of the term does not apply to a limited district created under this section.
Tex. Government Code § 571.072 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 571 / Section 571.072
§ 571.072. PUBLIC ACCESS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the commission and to speak on issues under the general jurisdiction of the commission.

(b) The commission shall prepare and maintain a written plan that describes how a person who does not speak English or who has a physical, mental, or developmental disability may be provided reasonable access to commission proceedings.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1055.060 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1055 / Section 1055.060
§ 1055.060. EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

The board may employ a general manager, attorneys, bookkeepers, architects, or any other employees considered necessary for the efficient operation of the district.
Tex. Utilities Code § 51.008 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 51 / Section 51.008
§ 51.008. JUDICIAL REVIEW.
Status: in_force

A municipality is entitled to judicial review of a commission order relating to a utility providing services in the municipality as provided by Section 15.001.
Tex. Finance Code § 92.307 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 92 / Section 92.307
§ 92.307. EFFECT OF CONVERSION ON PENDING LEGAL ACTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A judicial proceeding to which the financial institution that converted is a party is not abated or discontinued by reason of the conversion and may be prosecuted to final judgment, order, or decree as if the conversion had not occurred.

(b) The savings bank may continue a judicial proceeding in its own corporate name. A judgment, order, or decree that might have been rendered for or against the financial institution that converted may be rendered for or against the savings bank.
Tex. Government Code § 54.2216 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.2216
§ 54.2216. MAGISTRATE AS ASSOCIATE JUDGE.
Status: in_force

A magistrate appointed under this subchapter may act as a civil associate judge under Subchapter B, Chapter 54A. To the extent of any conflict with this subchapter, a magistrate acting as an associate judge shall comply with provisions regarding the appointment, termination, referral of cases, powers, duties, and immunities of associate judges under Subchapter B, Chapter 54A.
Tex. Education Code § 52.19 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 52 / Section 52.19
§ 52.19. INVESTMENT OF FUNDS.
Status: in_force

All money in the Texas college interest and sinking fund and in each board interest and sinking fund, including any reserve portion, and all money in the Texas Opportunity Plan Fund and in the student loan auxiliary fund in excess of the amount necessary for student loans, and all money in each board student loan fund shall be invested by the comptroller in the investments prescribed by board resolution. The board shall furnish to the comptroller a copy of the resolution prescribing authorized investments. The board may sell any instruments owned in the Texas college interest and sinking fund, a board interest and sinking fund, the Texas Opportunity Plan Fund, the student loan auxiliary fund, or a board student loan fund at the prevailing market price. Income from these investments may be deposited in any of those funds.