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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9061.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9061 / Section 9061.102
§ 9061.102. ADDITIONAL POWERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may:

(1) make, purchase, construct, lease, or otherwise acquire property, works, facilities, or improvements, existing or to be made, constructed, or acquired, inside or outside the district's boundaries and necessary to carry out the powers granted by this chapter or general law; or

(2) enter into a contract with a person on terms the board considers desirable, fair, and advantageous for:

(A) the purchase or sale of water;

(B) the transportation, treatment, and disposal of the domestic, industrial, or communal wastes of the district or others;

(C) the continuing and orderly development of land and property in the district through the purchase, construction, or installation of facilities, works, or improvements that the district is otherwise authorized to do or perform so that, to the greatest extent reasonably possible, considering sound engineering and economic practices, all of the land and property may ultimately receive the services of the facilities, works, or improvements; and

(D) the performance of any of the rights or powers granted by this chapter or general law relating to water control and improvement districts.

(b) A contract under Subsection (a)(2) may not have a duration of more than 40 years.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 201.003 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 201 / Section 201.003
§ 201.003. SALE OF CERTAIN ITEMS PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person sells or offers for sale at a flea market:

(1) infant formula or baby food of a type usually consumed by children younger than two years of age;

(2) a drug, as defined by Section 431.002, Health and Safety Code; or

(3) contact lenses, including disposable contact lenses.

(b) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the person selling the item:

(1) is authorized in writing to sell the item at retail by the manufacturer of the item or the manufacturer's authorized distributor and the authorization states the person's name; and

(2) provides the authorization for examination by any person at the flea market who requests to see the authorization.

(c) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that only a sample of the item or a catalog or brochure displaying the item was available at the flea market and the item sold was not delivered to the buyer at the flea market.

(d) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $100.

(e) The penalty provided by this section is in addition to any other sanction provided by law.
Tex. Property Code § 76.201 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 76 / Section 76.201
§ 76.201. PUBLISHED NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (e), the treasurer of a holder shall publish a notice in a newspaper in the calendar year immediately following the year in which the property report is filed. The newspaper must be a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction of the holder.

(b) The treasurer of the holder may use a method of publishing notice that is different from that prescribed by Subsection (a) if the treasurer determines that the different method would be as likely as the prescribed method to give actual notice to the person required to be named in the notice.

(c) The published notice must state that the reported property is presumed abandoned and subject to this chapter and must contain:

(1) a statement that, by addressing an inquiry to the treasurer of the holder, any person possessing a legal or beneficial interest in the reported property may obtain information concerning the amount of the property; and

(2) a statement that the owner may present proof of the claim to the treasurer of the holder and establish the owner's right to receive the property.

(d) The treasurer of a holder may offer for sale space for suitable advertisements in a notice published under this section. Proceeds from the sale of the advertising space shall be used to defray the cost of publishing the notices, with the remaining amount, if any, to be deposited to the credit of the unclaimed money fund.

(e) In the notice required by this section, the treasurer of the holder may publish other information regarding property if the treasurer determines that publication of that information is in the public interest.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8430.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8430 / Section 8430.002
§ 8430.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8163.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8163 / Section 8163.101
§ 8163.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Local Government Code § 324.095 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 324 / Section 324.095
§ 324.095. PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS ON LAND WITH RIVER FRONTAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) Through revenue bonds or any other revenue sources, the district may not purchase a river access location except for use as a:

(1) sanitary facility;

(2) litter receptacle;

(3) drinking water facility;

(4) parking lot;

(5) road or trail;

(6) river ingress or egress facility;

(7) information booth;

(8) tax collection facility;

(9) visitor's center; or

(10) district office.

(b) At a river access location permitted under this section, the district may not engage in any activity that competes with private enterprise except the provision and operation of a permanent improvement permitted under this section.

(c) Subject to the restrictions provided by Section 324.067(d), the district may accept as a grant, gratuity, gift, or devise land with river access and any improvement that may exist on the land at the time of the gift.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8288.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8288 / Section 8288.201
§ 8288.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue bonds payable from and secured by district revenue to carry out any power conferred by this chapter. The bonds must be authorized by a board resolution.

(b) The bonds must be issued in the manner and under the terms of the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
Tex. Government Code § 26.026 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 26 / Section 26.026
§ 26.026. COMPENSATION OF VISITING JUDGE.
Status: in_force

A visiting judge appointed under this subchapter is entitled to compensation from the commissioners court for each day the judge sits as visiting judge at the rate according to law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7938A.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7938A / Section 7938A.0503
§ 7938A.0503. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 1027.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1027 / Section 1027.153
§ 1027.153. AMENDMENTS TO BUDGET.
Status: in_force

The budget may be amended as required by circumstances. The board must approve all amendments.
Tex. Government Code § 606.023 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 606 / Section 606.023
§ 606.023. RULES.
Status: in_force

The retirement system shall adopt rules that it finds necessary to govern the application for and the eligibility of employees of a political subdivision to obtain social security coverage.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 82.207 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 82 / Section 82.207
§ 82.207. EXPENDITURES.
Status: in_force

All expenditures provided under this subchapter shall be made from the game, fish, and water safety account .
Tex. Estates Code § 1056.001 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1056 / Section 1056.001
§ 1056.001. EXECUTIONS IN GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) An execution in a guardianship proceeding must be:

(1) directed "to any sheriff or any constable within the State of Texas";

(2) attested and signed by the clerk officially under court seal; and

(3) made returnable in 60 days.

(b) A proceeding under an execution in a guardianship proceeding is governed, to the extent applicable, by the laws regulating a proceeding under an execution issued by a district court.

(c) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), an execution directed to the sheriff or a constable of a specific county in this state may not be held defective if properly executed within that county by the sheriff or constable to whom the execution is directed.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1352.007 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1352 / Section 1352.007
§ 1352.007. TREATMENT FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A health benefit plan may not deny coverage under this chapter based solely on the fact that the treatment or services are provided at a facility other than a hospital. Treatment for an acquired brain injury may be provided under the coverage required by this chapter, as appropriate, at a facility at which appropriate services may be provided, including:

(1) a hospital regulated under Chapter 241, Health and Safety Code, including an acute or post-acute rehabilitation hospital; and

(2) an assisted living facility regulated under Chapter 247, Health and Safety Code.

(b) This section does not apply to a small employer health benefit plan.

(c) The issuer of a health benefit plan, including a preferred provider benefit plan or health maintenance organization plan, that contracts with or approves admission to a service provider under this chapter may not, solely because a facility is licensed by this state as an assisted living facility, refuse to contract with or approve admission to that facility to provide services that are:

(1) required under this chapter;

(2) within the scope of the license of an assisted living facility; and

(3) within the scope of the services provided under a CARF-accredited rehabilitation program for brain injury or another nationally recognized accredited rehabilitation program for brain injury.

(d) The issuer of a health benefit plan that requires or encourages insureds or enrollees to use health care providers designated by the plan shall ensure that the services required by this chapter that are within the scope of the license of an assisted living facility and that may be provided under a program described by Subsection (c)(3) are made available and accessible to the insureds or enrollees at an adequate number of assisted living facilities.

(e) A health benefit plan may not treat care provided in accordance with this chapter as custodial care solely because it is provided by an assisted living facility if the facility holds a CARF accreditation or other nationally recognized accreditation for a rehabilitation program for brain injury.

(f) To ensure the health and safety of insureds and enrollees, the commissioner may require that a licensed assisted living facility that provides covered post-acute care other than custodial care under this chapter to an insured or enrollee with acquired brain injury hold a CARF accreditation or other nationally recognized accreditation for a rehabilitation program for brain injury.
Tex. Government Code § 742.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 742 / Section 742.003
§ 742.003. COORDINATING ACTIONS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The governor or a state agency designated by the governor shall coordinate the actions of a local government participating in a federal financial assistance program unless other state law designates or establishes a particular state agency to perform that duty.

(b) The governor or the designated state agency shall adopt rules to coordinate the actions of local governments participating in federal financial assistance programs.

(c) A rule adopted under this section must be approved by the attorney general and filed with the secretary of state.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1106.006 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1106 / Section 1106.006
§ 1106.006. REINSTATEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) After the requirements of Section 1106.005 have been satisfied, the insurer shall reinstate the policy.

(b) The policy must be reinstated within one year from the date of lapse on payment of:

(1) the premiums owed from the date of initial lapse to the date of reinstatement; and

(2) interest on the premiums at a rate not to exceed six percent a year for the period.

(c) The insurer may not require evidence of insurability as a condition of reinstatement.
Tex. Estates Code § 201.051 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 201 / Section 201.051
§ 201.051. MATERNAL INHERITANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of inheritance, a child is the child of the child's biological or adopted mother, and the child and the child's issue shall inherit from the child's mother and the child's maternal kindred, both descendants, ascendants, and collateral kindred in all degrees, and they may inherit from the child and the child's issue. However, if a child has intended parents, as defined by Section 160.102, Family Code, under a gestational agreement validated under Subchapter I, Chapter 160, Family Code, the child is the child of the intended mother and not the biological mother or gestational mother unless the biological mother is also the intended mother.

(b) This section does not permit inheritance by a child for whom no right of inheritance accrues under Section 201.056 or by the child's issue.
Tex. Education Code § 66.64 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 66 / Section 66.64
§ 66.64. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall in a manner consistent with this subchapter:

(1) lease university lands for oil and gas exploration and development on terms, at times, and in the manner it may determine;

(2) contract for the sale or other disposition of oil and gas royalties taken in kind;

(3) adopt rules and policies for the administration and enforcement of this subchapter and leases issued under this subchapter;

(4) set fees and penalties for the administration and enforcement of this subchapter;

(5) set the terms of a contract for the development of university lands for oil and gas;

(6) approve agreements that commit the royalty interest in university lands on terms acceptable to the board; and

(7) exercise other powers and authority and perform other duties as may be reasonably necessary to administer and enforce the provisions of this subchapter.

(b) The board shall hold meetings and keep records of its proceedings in a manner consistent with the requirements of Chapter 551, Government Code. The board shall develop and implement policies which provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the board, to speak on an issue under the board's jurisdiction, or be heard with respect to a declaration of forfeiture. The board shall give written notice to each lessee whose leasehold interest may be forfeited. Such notice shall be given at least 21 days before the meeting at which the board will consider forfeiture of the lease. The notice shall state the time, date, and place of the meeting of the board and include a statement of the board's policy concerning the public's opportunity to be heard with respect to a declaration of forfeiture. Notice shall be properly given when mailed to the last known address of the lessee based on the records of the board of regents or, if the records do not contain an address, to any address that may reasonably be determined to be an address for the lessee.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, the records of the board are subject to the requirements of Chapter 552, Government Code.

(d) The financial transactions of the board are subject to audit by the state auditor in accordance with Chapter 321, Government Code.

(e) The board may delegate to the staff provided to it by the board of regents any duty except as prohibited by law.

(f) The board shall appoint a secretary.
Tex. Property Code § 112.004 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 112 / Section 112.004
§ 112.004. STATUTE OF FRAUDS.
Status: in_force

A trust in either real or personal property is enforceable only if there is written evidence of the trust's terms bearing the signature of the settlor or the settlor's authorized agent. A trust consisting of personal property, however, is enforceable if created by:

(1) a transfer of the trust property to a trustee who is neither settlor nor beneficiary if the transferor expresses simultaneously with or prior to the transfer the intention to create a trust; or

(2) a declaration in writing by the owner of property that the owner holds the property as trustee for another person or for the owner and another person as a beneficiary.
Tex. Estates Code § 1351.055 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1351 / Section 1351.055
§ 1351.055. PAYMENT OF SALE PROCEEDS INTO COURT REGISTRY.
Status: in_force

If the court enters an order of sale of property as provided by this subchapter, the purchaser of the property shall pay the proceeds of the sale belonging to the ward into the court registry.
Tex. Local Government Code § 271.008 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 271 / Section 271.008
§ 271.008. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS.
Status: in_force

The contract is a legal and authorized investment for:

(1) banks, savings banks, trust companies, and savings and loan associations;

(2) insurance companies;

(3) fiduciaries and trustees; and

(4) the sinking funds of a county, municipality, school district, or other political subdivision or corporation of this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4205.0307 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4205 / Section 4205.0307
§ 4205.0307. DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF MONEY.
Status: in_force

The board by resolution shall establish the number of directors' signatures and the procedure required for a disbursement or transfer of district money.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1076.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1076 / Section 1076.105
§ 1076.105. PURCHASING AND ACCOUNTING.
Status: in_force

The board may prescribe:

(1) the method and manner of making purchases and expenditures by and for the district; and

(2) all accounting and control procedures.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7972.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7972 / Section 7972.152
§ 7972.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 7972.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Education Code § 29.926 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 29 / Section 29.926
§ 29.926. AGRICULTURE EDUCATION PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The agency shall develop an agriculture education program for elementary school students to encourage appreciation and improve students' understanding of agriculture. In developing the program, the agency shall coordinate with:

(1) the Department of Agriculture; and

(2) nonprofit organizations with expertise in agriculture education, as identified by the agency.

(b) The agency shall develop a list of agriculture education programs approved by the agency and the State Board of Education that may be used as part of the curriculum for elementary school students. A program included on the list must be available to an elementary school at no cost to the school district or open-enrollment charter school.
Tex. Penal Code § 12.46 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 12 / Section 12.46
§ 12.46. USE OF PRIOR CONVICTIONS.
Status: in_force

The use of a conviction for enhancement purposes shall not preclude the subsequent use of such conviction for enhancement purposes.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 166.037 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 166 / Section 166.037
§ 166.037. PATIENT DESIRE SUPERSEDES DIRECTIVE.
Status: in_force

The desire of a qualified patient, including a qualified patient younger than 18 years of age, supersedes the effect of a directive.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 134.169 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 134 / Section 134.169
§ 134.169. INVESTIGATION AND HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR REVIEW.
Status: in_force

(a) On receipt of an application filed under Section 134.168, the commission shall investigate as it considers appropriate.

(b) The investigation shall provide an opportunity for a public hearing, at the request of the applicant or the affected person, to enable the applicant or the person to present information relating to the issuance and continuance of the notice or order or the modification, vacation, or termination of the notice or order.

(c) The permit holder and other affected persons shall be given written notice of the time and place of the hearing not later than the sixth day before the date of the hearing.

(d) The hearing is of record and is subject to Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1067.112 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1067 / Section 1067.112
§ 1067.112. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED.
Status: in_force

The district, through the board, may sue and be sued.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 19.002 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 19 / Section 19.002
§ 19.002. PAROL PROOF.
Status: in_force

A person may supply a lost, destroyed, or removed record by parol proof of the record's contents as provided by this chapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2210.641 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2210 / Section 2210.641
§ 2210.641. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "catastrophic event" means an occurrence or a series of occurrences that:

(1) occurs in a catastrophe area during a calendar year; and

(2) results in insured losses and operating expenses of the association in excess of premium and other revenue of the association.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1039.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1039 / Section 1039.152
§ 1039.152. NOTICE; HEARING; ADOPTION OF BUDGET.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall hold a public hearing on the proposed annual budget.

(b) Notice of the hearing must be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the district at least 10 days before the date of the hearing.

(c) Any district resident may be present and participate at the hearing.

(d) At the conclusion of the hearing, the board shall adopt a budget by acting on the budget proposed by the district administrator. The board may make any changes in the proposed budget that the board judges to be in the interests of the taxpayers and that the law warrants.