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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8809.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8809 / Section 8809.053
§ 8809.053. QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELECTION.
Status: in_force

To be qualified for election as a director, a person must be:

(1) a resident of the district; and

(2) at least 18 years of age.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3929.156 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3929 / Section 3929.156
§ 3929.156. DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATING AGREEMENT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) After the district's board is organized, but before the district may undertake any improvement project, issue bonds, levy assessments or fees, or borrow money, the district, the city, and the owner of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax rolls of the central appraisal district of the county must negotiate and execute a mutually approved and accepted development and operating agreement, including any limitations imposed by the city.

(b) An agreement authorized by this section is not effective until its terms and execution are approved by the board, the governing body of the city by ordinance or resolution, and the owner described by Subsection (a).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3835.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3835 / Section 3835.108
§ 3835.108. NO EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Tex. Government Code § 442.0065 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 442 / Section 442.0065
§ 442.0065. GUIDE TO HISTORICAL MARKERS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "department" means the Texas Department of Transportation.

(b) The department, in consultation with the commission, shall publish a guide to historical markers along roadways in this state that includes:

(1) a listing of the historical markers along roadways with identifying numbers assigned to each marker by the department; and

(2) a summary of the information on each marker.

(c) For each historical marker, the department shall erect and maintain, if practicable, signs informing users of the roadway of the marker and indicating the identifying number of the marker. The department shall erect a sign under this subsection approximately one mile preceding the historical marker if that placement is practicable.

(d) The department shall use information from the commission's Texas historical roadside marker restoration program and the state historical marker program under Section 442.006 in creating the guide to historical markers under Subsection (b).

(e) The department shall make available to the public the guide published under Subsection (b) at a reasonable price determined by the department. Revenue from sales of the guide shall be deposited to the credit of the state highway fund and is exempt from the application of Section 403.095.

(f) The department shall work with the commission to ensure that there is no duplication between publications currently available through the commission or other sources.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8026A.0104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8026A.v2 / Section 8026A.0104
§ 8026A.0104. DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The current terms of directors initially appointed by the commission to serve two-year terms shall expire on the date of the general May election in 2024, and the current terms of directors initially appointed by the commission to serve four-year terms shall expire on the date of the general May election in 2026.

(b) If successor directors have not been elected and the terms of the initial directors have expired, successor directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (c) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date successor directors are elected; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(c) If Subsection (b) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Utilities Code § 185.004 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 185 / Section 185.004
§ 185.004. USE OF NATIONAL STANDARDS.
Status: in_force

If national standards for rating and certifying solar energy devices are developed by a federal agency in conjunction with the states and industry, the commission shall adopt those national standards as the standards for use in this state.
Tex. Water Code § 57.341 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 57 / Section 57.341
§ 57.341. CLAIMS JUDGMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) If a person making a claim sues the trustees for the amount of the claim and wins a judgment against the trustees, the person shall file the judgment with the trustees.

(b) If the suit contests a claim under Section 57.338 of this code, the contestant and his sureties shall be made parties to the suit, and the trustees shall assert all defenses urged against the claim in the protest. If the claimant wins a judgment for the whole amount of his claim, the court shall render a judgment against the contestant and his sureties for all costs incurred in the suit.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 113.0051 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 113 / Section 113.0051
§ 113.0051. ESTABLISHMENT; PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

The Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium is established to:

(1) leverage the expertise and capacity of the health-related institutions of higher education listed in Section 113.0052(1) to address urgent mental health challenges and improve the mental health care system in this state in relation to children and adolescents; and

(2) enhance the state's ability to address mental health care needs of children and adolescents through collaboration of the health-related institutions of higher education listed in Section 113.0052(1).
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 56A.054 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 56A / Section 56A.054
§ 56A.054. STANDING.
Status: in_force

A victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim does not have standing to:

(1) participate as a party in a criminal proceeding; or

(2) contest the disposition of any charge.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8306.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8306 / Section 8306.153
§ 8306.153. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Government Code § 30.00136 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.00136
§ 30.00136. CONTINUATION OF MUNICIPAL COURT OF APPEALS.
Status: repealed

(a) The El Paso Municipal Court of Appeals continues in existence as long as a municipal court of record exists in the city.

(b) If the municipal court of record ordinance is repealed, the appellate court continues in existence as long as there are appeals before it. A reversal and remand for new trial or other order returning a case to the trial court shall be to the municipal court that replaces the municipal courts of record.
Tex. Transportation Code § 431.025 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 431 / Section 431.025
§ 431.025. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
Status: in_force

The articles of incorporation must state:

(1) the name of the corporation;

(2) that the corporation is a nonprofit corporation;

(3) the duration of the corporation;

(4) the specific purpose for which the corporation is organized on behalf of the commission;

(5) that the corporation does not have any members and is a nonstock corporation;

(6) the street address of the corporation's initial registered office and the name of its initial registered agent at that address;

(7) the number of directors of the initial board and the name and address of each director;

(8) the name and street address of each incorporator;

(9) any provision for the regulation of the internal affairs of the corporation, including any provision required or permitted by this chapter to be in the bylaws; and

(10) that the commission has:

(A) by resolution specifically authorized the corporation to act on its behalf to further the public purpose stated in the resolution and in the articles of incorporation; and

(B) approved the articles of incorporation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8156.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8156 / Section 8156.002
§ 8156.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a conservation and reclamation district in El Paso County created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2055.005 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2055 / Section 2055.005
§ 2055.005. GROUP PURCHASE AUTHORIZED.
Status: in_force

A group certified under this chapter may purchase individual workers' compensation insurance policies covering each member of the group from any insurer authorized to write workers' compensation insurance in this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3916.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3916 / Section 3916.203
§ 3916.203. METHOD OF NOTICE FOR HEARING.
Status: in_force

The district may mail the notice required by Section 375.115(c), Local Government Code, by certified or first class United States mail. The board shall determine the method of notice.
Tex. Education Code § 54.770 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.770
§ 54.770. ACTUARIAL SOUNDNESS OF FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall administer the fund in a manner that is sufficiently actuarially sound to pay the costs of program administration and operations and to meet the obligations of the program.

(b) The board shall annually evaluate the actuarial soundness of the fund.

(c) The board may adjust the terms of subsequent prepaid tuition contracts as necessary to ensure the actuarial soundness of the fund.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7957.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7957 / Section 7957.153
§ 7957.153. CONTRACT TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1010.118 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1010 / Section 1010.118
§ 1010.118. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) When a patient who resides in the district is admitted to a district facility, the board or a board representative may have an inquiry made into the financial circumstances of:

(1) the patient; and

(2) the patient's relatives who are legally liable for the patient's support.

(b) If the board or the board's authorized representative determines that the patient or those relatives cannot pay all or part of the costs of the patient's care and treatment, the amount of the costs that cannot be paid becomes a charge against the district.

(c) If the inquiry under Subsection (a) discloses that the patient or those relatives can pay for all or part of the costs of the patient's care and treatment, the board shall order the patient or those relatives to pay the district a specified amount each week for the patient's care and support. The amount ordered must be proportionate to the person's financial ability.

(d) The district may collect the amount from the patient's estate, or from any relative who is legally liable for the patient's support, in the manner provided by law for the collection of expenses of the last illness of a deceased person.

(e) If there is a dispute as to the ability to pay, the board shall hear and determine the issue, after calling witnesses.

(f) The final order of the board may be appealed to the district court. The substantial evidence rule applies to the appeal.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 534.037 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 534 / Section 534.037
§ 534.037. PROGRAM AUDIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive commissioner shall coordinate with each state agency or department that contracts with a community center to prescribe procedures based on risk assessment for coordinated program audits of the activities of a community center. The procedures must be consistent with any requirements connected with federal funding received by the community center.

(b) A program audit of a community center must be performed in accordance with procedures developed under this section.

(c) This section does not prohibit a state agency or department or an entity providing funding to a community center from investigating a complaint against or performing additional contract monitoring of a community center.

(d) A program audit under this section must evaluate:

(1) the extent to which the community center is achieving the desired results or benefits established by the legislature or by a state agency or department;

(2) the effectiveness of the community center's organizations, programs, activities, or functions; and

(3) whether the community center is in compliance with applicable laws.
Tex. Insurance Code § 38.253 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 38 / Section 38.253
§ 38.253. MAINTENANCE OF INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

Each health benefit plan issuer shall maintain at its principal place of business all data collected pursuant to this subchapter, including information and supporting documentation that demonstrates that the report submitted to the commissioner is complete and accurate. Each health benefit plan issuer shall make this information and any supporting documentation available to the commissioner upon request.
Tex. Finance Code § 345.351 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 345 / Section 345.351
§ 345.351. REGISTRATION OF HOLDER.
Status: in_force

(a) A holder who is not an authorized lender under Chapter 342 or a credit union shall:

(1) register with the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner; and

(2) pay a fee in an amount determined under Section 14.107 for each location at which a retail installment transaction is originated, serviced, or collected.

(b) Subject to Section 14.112, the finance commission by rule may establish procedures to facilitate the registration and collection of fees under this section.

(c) A registration issued under this section is valid for the period prescribed by finance commission rule adopted under Section 14.112.

(d) The commissioner may refuse to renew the registration of a holder who fails to comply with an order issued by the commissioner to enforce this chapter.
Tex. Labor Code § 407A.461 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 407A / Section 407A.461
§ 407A.461. POSSESSION OF SECURITY BY GUARANTY FUND.
Status: in_force

On the assumption of obligations on behalf of an insolvent group by the guaranty fund under the commissioner's determination, the guaranty fund is entitled to immediate possession of any assets of the insolvent group and any security deposited or the proceeds of any surety bond deposited by the insolvent group, along with all interest on the security. All assessments from members of the insolvent group shall be paid to the guaranty fund.
Tex. Family Code § 159.604 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 159 / Section 159.604
§ 159.604. CHOICE OF LAW.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by Subsection (d), the law of the issuing state or foreign country governs:

(1) the nature, extent, amount, and duration of current payments under a registered support order;

(2) the computation and payment of arrearages and accrual of interest on the arrearages under the support order; and

(3) the existence and satisfaction of other obligations under the support order.

(b) In a proceeding for arrears under a registered support order, the statute of limitation of this state, or of the issuing state or foreign country, whichever is longer, applies.

(c) A responding tribunal of this state shall apply the procedures and remedies of this state to enforce current support and collect arrears and interest due on a support order of another state or a foreign country registered in this state.

(d) After a tribunal of this state or another state determines which is the controlling order and issues an order consolidating arrears, if any, the tribunal of this state shall prospectively apply the law of the state or foreign country issuing the controlling order, including that state's or country's law on interest on arrears, on current and future support, and on consolidated arrears.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7997A.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7997A / Section 7997A.0303
§ 7997A.0303. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Government Code § 418.012 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 418 / Section 418.012
§ 418.012. EXECUTIVE ORDERS.
Status: in_force

Under this chapter, the governor may issue executive orders, proclamations, and regulations and amend or rescind them. Executive orders, proclamations, and regulations have the force and effect of law.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 437.0191 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 437 / Section 437.0191
§ 437.0191. EXEMPTION FOR COTTAGE FOOD PRODUCTION OPERATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A cottage food production operation is not a food service establishment for purposes of this chapter.

(b) The exemption provided by Subsection (a) does not affect the application of Sections 431.045, 431.0495, and 431.247 authorizing the department or other local health authority to act to prevent an immediate and serious threat to human life or health.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law, a cottage food production operation that manufactures and distributes at wholesale cottage food for resale by others is exempt from department licensing requirements under Chapter 431.
Tex. Government Code § 497.056 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 497 / Section 497.056
§ 497.056. PRIVATE SECTOR PRISON INDUSTRIES ACCOUNT.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall forward money collected under Section 497.0581 to the comptroller. The comptroller shall deposit the money in the general revenue fund.

(b) The private sector prison industry account is created as an account in the general revenue fund. Money in the account may be appropriated only to:

(1) recruit corporations to participate as private sector industries programs;

(2) pay costs of the board and department in implementing this subchapter, including the cost to the department in reimbursing board members for expenses; and

(3) pay costs associated with the storage of evidence:

(A) containing biological material and used in the prosecution and conviction of an offense; or

(B) of a sexual assault or other sex offense.

(c) On each certification by the department that an amount has been deposited to the credit of the general revenue fund from deductions from participants' wages under Section 497.0581, the comptroller shall transfer an equivalent amount from the general revenue fund to the private sector prison industry account, until the balance in the account is $1 million. The balance of the account may not exceed $1 million.

(d) The department during each calendar quarter shall make a certification of the amount deposited during the previous calendar quarter to the credit of the general revenue fund from deductions from participants' wages under Section 497.0581.
Tex. Government Code § 403.202 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 403 / Section 403.202
§ 403.202. PROTEST PAYMENT REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

(a) If a person who is required to pay to any department of the state government an occupation, excise, gross receipts, franchise, license, or privilege tax or fee, or another tax or amount imposed under Subtitle A, Title 4, Labor Code, contends that the tax or fee is unlawful or that the department may not legally demand or collect the tax or fee, the person shall pay the amount claimed by the state, and if the person intends to bring suit under this subchapter, the person must submit with the payment a protest.

(b) The protest must be in writing and must state fully and in detail each reason for recovering the payment.

(c) The protest payment must be made within the period set out in Section 403.076 or 403.077 for the filing of a refund claim.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3900.113 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3900 / Section 3900.113
§ 3900.113. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may engage in activities that accomplish the economic development purposes of the district.

(b) The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to:

(1) make loans and grants of public money; and

(2) provide district personnel and services.

(c) The district may create economic development programs and exercise the economic development powers that:

(1) Chapter 380, Local Government Code, provides to a municipality; and

(2) Subchapter A, Chapter 1509, Government Code, provides to a municipality.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2304.057 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2304 / Section 2304.057
§ 2304.057. CANCELLATION OF CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

(a) On the expiration, termination, or surrender of a certificate of registration, the certificate holder shall deliver the certificate to the executive director.

(b) The executive director shall:

(1) cancel the certificate; or

(2) endorse on the certificate the date of expiration, termination, or surrender.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.1021 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.1021
§ 152.1021. HALL COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The Hall County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judges and the district judges in Hall County.

(b) The juvenile court judge is the chairman of the board and its chief administrative officer.

(c) The commissioners court shall pay the juvenile board members additional monthly compensation set by the commissioners court at not less than $50 nor more than $150 for the added duties imposed on the members. The additional compensation shall be paid from the general fund of the county.

(d) The chairman shall certify all claims for expenses of the juvenile probation officer as necessary in the performance of the officer's duties.

(e) Sections 152.0002, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Hall County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9013.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9013 / Section 9013.201
§ 9013.201. TAX METHOD.
Status: in_force

Subject to Section 9013.202, the district shall use an ad valorem plan of taxation, and the taxes imposed by the district shall be on an ad valorem basis.