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Tex. Occupations Code § 1956.134 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1956 / Section 1956.134
§ 1956.134. CERTAIN RECORDS REQUIRED WHEN PURCHASING OR OTHERWISE ACQUIRING CERTAIN COPPER OR BRASS MATERIAL; OFFENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A metal recycling entity shall maintain an accurate record of each transaction in which the entity purchases or otherwise acquires copper or brass material from a person described by Section 1956.133.

(b) A record meets the requirements of Subsection (a) if it contains:

(1) a description of the weight of copper or brass material purchased or otherwise acquired made in accordance with the custom of the trade for the material that is the subject of the transaction;

(2) the business name of the person from whom the copper or brass material was purchased or otherwise acquired;

(3) if the copper or brass material includes insulated communications wire that has been burned wholly or partly to remove the insulation, documentation acceptable under the rules adopted under Subsection (f) that states that the material was salvaged from a fire; and

(4) the date of the transaction.

(c) A metal recycling entity shall preserve each record required by this section until the second anniversary of the date the record was made. The records must be maintained in an easily retrievable format and must be available for inspection as provided by Section 1956.135 not later than 72 hours after the time of purchase or acquisition.

(d) A record containing the information described by Subsection (b) that is maintained in accordance with other law or as a routine business practice satisfies the requirements of Subsection (a).

(e) The commission by rule shall prescribe the method by which a metal recycling entity is required to document in a record required by this section the type of seller, including a seller listed in Section 1956.133, from which the entity purchased or acquired copper or brass material.

(f) The commission shall adopt rules establishing the type of documentation that a person described by Section 1956.133 who sells insulated communications wire described by Subsection (b)(3) must provide to a metal recycling entity to establish that the wire was salvaged from a fire.

(g) A metal recycling entity commits an offense if the entity intentionally or knowingly fails to maintain a record as required by this section. An offense under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.1291 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.1291
§ 152.1291. JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The juvenile board of Jefferson County is composed of the county judge and the district and criminal district judges in Jefferson County.

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

(c) The commissioners court may pay the county judge on the juvenile board additional annual compensation set by the commissioners court at not more than $5,000 as compensation for the administrative and judicial services performed by the judge. The compensation shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county.

(d) The juvenile board may require a juvenile probation officer or facility superintendent to obtain a surety or personal bond in an amount determined by the board, conditioned on the faithful performance of the person's duties, and approved by the board.

(e) The juvenile board may suspend or remove a juvenile probation officer at any time for good cause. The chief probation officer, with the approval of the board, may suspend or remove an assistant probation officer for good cause after the assistant is notified and afforded an opportunity to appear before the board.

(f) Sections 152.0002, 152.0003, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Jefferson County.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 23.17 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 23 / Section 23.17
§ 23.17. RETURN OF BAIL AND CAPIAS.
Status: in_force

When an arrest has been made and a bail taken, such bond, together with the capias, shall be returned forthwith to the proper court.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1151.053 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1151 / Section 1151.053
§ 1151.053. AGENT UNAUTHORIZED TO WAIVE OR CHANGE TERMS.
Status: in_force

An industrial life insurance policy must provide that an agent may not waive or change the terms of an application or policy.
Tex. Government Code § 411.132 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.132
§ 411.132.
Status: in_force

Sec. 411.132. ACCESS TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION: STATE AUDITOR. (a) The state auditor is entitled to obtain from the department criminal history record information for purposes of:

(1) performing risk assessment in devising the annual audit plan; or

(2) performing an investigation under Chapter 321 of specified acts or allegations of impropriety, malfeasance, or nonfeasance.

(b) The department and the state auditor shall enter into an agreement providing the state auditor with electronic access to the information that includes appropriate safeguards against unauthorized disclosure of the information.

(c) Except as provided by Subsection (d), information obtained by the state auditor under Subsection (a) may not be released or disclosed to any person except on court order or with the consent of the person who is the subject of the criminal history record information.

(d) If, in the judgment of the state auditor, information obtained under Subsection (a) indicates a substantial risk to the interests of the state, the state auditor shall report the information to the legislative audit committee and to the administrative head of the affected agency. The reports are audit working papers of the state auditor.

(e) The state auditor shall destroy information obtained under Subsection (a) when the information is no longer needed for audit purposes or to support audit findings.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 150E.003 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 150E / Section 150E.003
§ 150E.003. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A transportation network company may not be held vicariously liable for damages in an action or arbitration proceeding to which this chapter applies if:

(1) the claimant does not prove by clear and convincing evidence that the company was grossly negligent with respect to the subject claim; and

(2) the company has fulfilled all of the company's obligations with respect to the transportation network company driver under Chapter 2402, Occupations Code, relating to the subject claim.

(b) Subsection (a) does not affect the liability of a transportation network company arising out of the company's own negligence or gross negligence for an act or omission relating to the use of the company's digital network, including the failure to prevent a driver from logging on to the digital network if, at the time of the event giving rise to the cause of action, the company had actual knowledge that the driver was disqualified from logging on to the company's digital network for a reason described by Section 2402.107(b), Occupations Code, that occurred after the most recent review of the driver's driving record or criminal background check required by Section 2402.107, Occupations Code.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 21.315 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 21 / Section 21.315
§ 21.315. DATE OF DETERMINATION OF SOLVENCY, NET ASSETS, STATED CAPITAL, AND SURPLUS.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this subchapter, a determination of whether a corporation is or would be insolvent after a distribution or share dividend or a determination of the value of a corporation's net assets, stated capital, or surplus, or each component of net assets, stated capital, or surplus, shall be made:

(1) on the date the distribution or share dividend is authorized by the corporation's board of directors if the distribution or share dividend is made not later than the 120th day after the date of authorization; or

(2) if the distribution or share dividend is made more than 120 days after the date of authorization:

(A) on the date designated by the corporation's board of directors if the date so designated is not earlier than 120 days before the date the distribution or share dividend is made; or

(B) on the date the distribution or share dividend is made if the corporation's board of directors does not designate a date as described in Paragraph (A).

(b) For purposes of this section, a distribution that involves:

(1) the incurrence by a corporation of indebtedness or a deferred payment obligation is considered to have been made on the date the indebtedness or obligation is incurred; or

(2) a requirement in the corporation's certificate of formation or other contract of the corporation to redeem, exchange, or otherwise acquire any of its own shares is considered to have been made either on the date when the provision or other contract is made or takes effect or on the date when the shares to be redeemed, exchanged, or acquired are redeemed, exchanged, or acquired, at the option of the corporation.
Tex. Education Code § 74.758 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 74 / Section 74.758
§ 74.758. TEACHING HOSPITAL.
Status: in_force

A teaching hospital considered suitable by the board of regents for the health science center may be provided by a public or private entity. The hospital may not be constructed, maintained, or operated with state funds.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1001.271 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.271
§ 1001.271. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "license" means a license, certification, registration, or other authorization that is issued by the board under this chapter or Chapter 1071.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3840.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3840 / Section 3840.005
§ 3840.005. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter, as that territory may have been modified under:

(1) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or

(2) other law.

(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter form a closure. A mistake in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not in any way affect the district's:

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

(2) right to issue any type of bond for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;

(3) right to impose or collect an assessment or tax; or

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1301.00555 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1301 / Section 1301.00555
§ 1301.00555. MAXIMUM APPOINTMENT WAIT TIME STANDARDS.
Status: in_force

An insurer must ensure that:

(1) routine care is available and accessible from preferred providers:

(A) within three weeks for medical conditions; and

(B) within two weeks for behavioral health conditions; and

(2) preventive health care services are available and accessible from preferred providers:

(A) within two months for a child, or earlier if necessary for compliance with recommendations for specific preventive health care services; and

(B) within three months for an adult.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8466.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8466 / Section 8466.053
§ 8466.053. 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. Transportation Code § 504.646 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 504 / Section 504.646
§ 504.646. SMILE TEXAS STYLE LICENSE PLATES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall issue specialty license plates that include the words "Smile Texas Style." The department shall design the license plates in consultation with the Texas Dental Association.

(b) 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 general revenue fund to be used only by the Texas Department of Health in making grants to benefit the Texas Dental Association Financial Services for the sole use of providing charitable dental care.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 758.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 758 / Section 758.002
§ 758.002. BICYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may establish and administer a statewide bicycle safety education program and may adopt rules to implement the program. The program must include instruction concerning:

(1) the safe handling and use of bicycles;

(2) high risk traffic situations;

(3) bicycle and traffic handling skills;

(4) on-bike training;

(5) correct use of bicycle helmets; and

(6) traffic laws and regulations.

(b) The department may issue a certificate or other evidence of completion to a person who has successfully completed a bicycle education course.

(c) Subject to the establishment of a bicycle education program by the department, a person born after December 31, 1985, who resides in a metropolitan statistical area as defined by the United States Office of Management and Budget may complete a bicycle education course approved by the department before operating a bicycle on a public roadway, public bicycle path, or other public right-of-way. The course may be completed before the person's 10th birthday.

(d) The department may charge a fee for the course not to exceed $15.

(e) The department may:

(1) determine the qualifications for an instructor in the bicycle education program;

(2) use volunteer instructors; and

(3) certify organizations to recruit and train instructors for the program.

(f) In administering this section, the department may contract with an educational institution, state agency, local government, or nonprofit organization interested in bicycle education.

(g) The department may accept gifts, grants, and donations to be used in administering this section.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 103.10 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 103 / Section 103.10
§ 103.10. EXERCISE OF DISCRETION IN CASE OF MISTAKE.
Status: in_force

(a) The preceding sections of this subchapter shall not be construed as preventing the commission from exercising its discretion if illicit alcoholic beverages are seized as the result of an accidental shipment or other reasonable mistake. Under those circumstances, the commission may issue orders and make disposition of the alcoholic beverages as it finds just and reasonable.

(b) It is a defense to prosecution or to the imposition of a civil or administrative penalty for a violation under this chapter that:

(1) the holder of a package store permit or the holder of a local distributor's permit:

(A) purchased an illicit beverage from a vintage distilled spirits seller under Section 22.19 or 23.07 in good faith;

(B) reasonably believed the illicit beverage was vintage distilled spirits at all times the beverage was in the permit holder's possession; and

(C) sold the illicit beverage to an authorized purchaser in good faith; and

(2) an authorized purchaser, to whom the holder of a package store permit or local distributor's permit sold an illicit beverage, reasonably believed the beverage was vintage distilled spirits and not an illicit beverage.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8509.0310 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8509 / Section 8509.0310
§ 8509.0310. INTERIM BONDS OR NOTES.
Status: in_force

Before issuing definitive bonds, the board may issue interim bonds or notes exchangeable for definitive bonds.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.1361 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.1361
§ 152.1361. KENDALL COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The juvenile board of Kendall County is composed of the county judge, the judge of the county court at law, and the district judges in Kendall County.

(b) The commissioners court shall pay the juvenile board members additional annual compensation set by the commissioners court at not less than $600 nor more than $1,200, payable in equal monthly installments from the general fund of the county.

(c) Sections 152.0002, 152.0003, 152.0004, 152.0005, 152.0006, 152.0007, and 152.0008 do not apply to the juvenile board of Kendall County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8479.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8479 / Section 8479.152
§ 8479.152. LAW APPLICABLE TO NEW DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies to any new district created by division of the district, and a new district has all the powers and duties of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3815.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3815 / Section 3815.001
§ 3815.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Board" means the board of directors of the district.

(2) "District" means the Greater Southeast Management District.
Tex. Estates Code § 121.051 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 121 / Section 121.051
§ 121.051. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not apply if the application of this subchapter would result in the escheat of an intestate estate.
Tex. Local Government Code § 212.104 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 212 / Section 212.104
§ 212.104. PROVISION NOT ENFORCEABLE.
Status: in_force

A provision in a covenant or agreement relating to land in an affected area that would have the effect of denying, limiting, delaying, or conditioning the use or development of the land because of its effect on traffic or traffic operations may not be enforced by a municipality.
Tex. Government Code § 24.252 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.252
§ 24.252.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.252. 153RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TARRANT COUNTY). (a) The 153rd Judicial District is composed of Tarrant County.

(b) The terms of the 153rd District Court begin on the first Mondays in February, May, August, and November.

(c) The Tarrant County sheriff or the sheriff's deputy shall attend the court as required by law or by the judge.

(d) Section 24.118, relating to the 17th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 153rd District Court.

(e) The 153rd District Court shall give preference to civil matters.
Tex. Transportation Code § 226.007 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 226 / Section 226.007
§ 226.007. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION.
Status: in_force

The Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications, agencies of this state, and each county and municipality in this state shall cooperate in the design, establishment, operation, and maintenance of the emergency telephone call box system.
Tex. Government Code § 44.252 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 44 / Section 44.252
§ 44.252. LUBBOCK COUNTY.
Status: in_force

(a) The criminal district attorney of Lubbock County must be at least 25 years old and have been a practicing attorney in this state for four years.

(b) The criminal district attorney shall attend each term and session of the district courts in Lubbock County and each term and session of the inferior courts of the county held for the transaction of criminal business and shall exclusively represent the state in all criminal matters before those courts.

(c) The criminal district attorney shall perform the duties conferred by law on county and district attorneys in the various counties and districts.

(d) The criminal district attorney shall collect the fees, commissions, and perquisites that are provided by law for similar services rendered by a district or county attorney.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 51.251 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 51 / Section 51.251
§ 51.251. VOLUNTARY TERMINATION OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

The principal seller of a registered business opportunity may voluntarily terminate the business opportunity's registration with the secretary of state if:

(1) the registered business opportunity will no longer be offered in this state;

(2) the registered business opportunity has changed to the extent that it no longer meets the definition of a business opportunity under Section 51.003(a);

(3) the registered business opportunity has become exempt under Section 51.003(b); or

(4) the principal seller offering the registered business opportunity ceases to exist as a legal entity.
Tex. Local Government Code § 344.058 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 344 / Section 344.058
§ 344.058. BALLOT PROPOSITION.
Status: in_force

The ballot for an election to create a district shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "The creation of the ______ (name of the municipality proposing to create the district) Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District dedicated to fire safety and emergency medical services programs and the adoption of a proposed local sales and use tax at a rate of _______ (rate specified in the election order)."
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1021.159 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1021 / Section 1021.159
§ 1021.159. DEPOSITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall select one or more banks in the district to serve as a depository for district money.

(b) District money, other than money invested as provided by Section 1021.160(b) and money transmitted to a bank for payment of bonds or obligations issued by the district, shall be deposited as received with the depository bank and shall remain on deposit.

(c) This chapter, including Subsection (b), does not limit the power of the board to place a part of district money on time deposit or to purchase certificates of deposit.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8169.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8169 / Section 8169.002
§ 8169.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a conservation and reclamation district in Fort Bend and Harris Counties created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1026.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1026 / Section 1026.105
§ 1026.105. RULES.
Status: in_force

The board may adopt rules governing the operation of the hospital, the hospital system, and the district's staff and employees.
Tex. Government Code § 2172.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2172 / Section 2172.004
§ 2172.004. ARCHIVES.
Status: in_force

The comptroller may store and display the archives of Texas.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 101.626 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 101 / Section 101.626
§ 101.626. NAME OF REGISTERED SERIES.
Status: in_force

The name of each registered series included in a series' certificate of registered series must:

(1) comply with the requirements of Chapter 5; and

(2) contain the name of the limited liability company and the phrase or abbreviation required by Section 5.0561.
Tex. Education Code § 51.662 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.662
§ 51.662. PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS.
Status: in_force

With the approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the governing boards of a public community/junior college and another institution of higher education that are located in the same state uniform service region as adopted by the coordinating board may enter into a partnership agreement designed to coordinate the management and operations of the institutions. The agreements shall in no way abrogate the powers and duties of the boards with regard to the governance of their respective institutions.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 42.156 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 42 / Section 42.156
§ 42.156. CAREGIVER-TO-CHILD RATIO.
Status: in_force

An employer-based day-care facility operating under this subchapter shall maintain a caregiver-to-child ratio of at least one caregiver to every four children receiving care.