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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9044.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9044 / Section 9044.052
§ 9044.052. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, applicable to water control and improvement districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3881.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3881 / Section 3881.109
§ 3881.109. ANNEXATION OR EXCLUSION OF LAND.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may annex land as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code.

(b) The district may exclude land as provided by Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code. Section 375.044(b), Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9033.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9033 / Section 9033.101
§ 9033.101. WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT POWERS.
Status: in_force

The district has the rights, powers, privileges, and duties provided by general law applicable to a water control and improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code.
Tex. Penal Code § 38.16 — TX Code / Code pe / Chapter 38 / Section 38.16
§ 38.16. PREVENTING EXECUTION OF CIVIL PROCESS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally or knowingly by words or physical action prevents the execution of any process in a civil cause.

(b) It is an exception to the application of this section that the actor evaded service of process by avoiding detection.

(c) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Tex. Election Code § 113.003 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 113 / Section 113.003
§ 113.003. SUBMITTING APPLICATION FOR MAIL BALLOT.
Status: in_force

An application for a presidential ballot to be voted by mail must be submitted to the early voting clerk serving the county of the applicant's most recent registration to vote by the deadline prescribed by Section 84.007.
Tex. Utilities Code § 39.914 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 39 / Section 39.914
§ 39.914. CREDIT FOR SURPLUS SOLAR GENERATION BY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Status: in_force

(a) An electric utility or retail electric provider shall provide for net metering and contract with an independent school district so that:

(1) surplus electricity produced by a school building's solar electric generation panels is made available for sale to the electric transmission grid and distribution system; and

(2) the net value of that surplus electricity is credited to the district.

(b) For areas of this state in which customer choice has not been introduced, the commission by rule shall require that credits for electricity produced by a school building's solar electric generation panels reflect the value of the electricity that is made available for sale to the electric utility in accordance with federal regulations.

(c) For independent school districts in areas in which customer choice has been introduced, the district must sell the school buildings' surplus electricity produced to the retail electric provider that serves the school district's load at a value agreed to between the district and the provider that serves the district's load. The agreed value may be based on the clearing price of energy at the time of day that the electricity is made available to the grid. The independent organization identified in Section 39.151 shall develop procedures so that the amount of electricity purchased from a district under this section is accounted for in settling the total load served by the provider that serves the district's load. A district requesting net metering services for purposes of this section must have metering devices capable of providing measurements consistent with the independent organization's settlement requirements.

(d) A transmission and distribution utility shall make available to an independent school district for purposes of this section metering required for services provided under this section, including separate meters that measure the load and generator output or a single meter capable of measuring separately in-flow and out-flow at the point of common coupling meter point. The district must pay the differential cost of the metering unless the meters are provided at no additional cost. Except as provided by this section, Section 39.107 applies to metering under this section.

(e) A municipally owned utility or electric cooperative shall consider and complete the determinations regarding net metering service as provided by the federal Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. Section 2601 et seq., as amended by the federal Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Pub. L. No. 109-58)) after proceedings conducted in accordance with that law. A municipally owned utility or electric cooperative shall report the determinations made under this subsection to the State Energy Conservation Office and include in that report information regarding metering electricity generated by solar panels on public school building rooftops.
Tex. Education Code § 54.773 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.773
§ 54.773. SUSPENSION OF NEW ENROLLMENT; PROGRAM MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION.
Status: in_force

(a) On the request of the comptroller as the comptroller considers necessary to ensure the actuarial soundness of the fund, the board may temporarily suspend new enrollment in the program.

(b) If the comptroller determines that the program is financially infeasible, the comptroller shall notify the governor and the legislature and recommend that the program be modified or terminated.
Tex. Election Code § 231.007 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 231 / Section 231.007
§ 231.007. PROCEDURES FOR NEW ELECTION GENERALLY.
Status: in_force

(a) If a judgment in an election contest orders that a new election be held, as soon as practicable after the judgment becomes final, the district court shall set the date for the new election. In the case of a general or special election, the court shall direct the appropriate authority to order the election for the date set by the court. In the case of a primary election, the court shall direct the appropriate officers of the political party to hold the election on the date set.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by this subtitle, the new election shall be held in the same manner as the contested election.

(c) The district court may set the election for a date that shortens the regular period for early voting, but the date must make it possible for early voting by personal appearance to begin not later than the 10th day before election day. In the order setting the date for the election, the court shall also set the date for beginning early voting by personal appearance if it is not possible to begin on the regular day.

(d) In addition to public notice required by law, the district court may require the new election to be publicized in the manner prescribed by the court.

(e) If a function in the conduct of a new election for an office would normally be performed by an officer who is a party to the contest, the district court may designate another person to perform the function and may fix a reasonable compensation for the service, to be paid as other expenses of the election.

(f) The district court may shorten the normal period between election day and the date of the official canvass.

(g) The district court retains jurisdiction of the contest until the new election is completed and may make any orders the court considers necessary to ensure its proper conduct.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3938.157 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3938 / Section 3938.157
§ 3938.157. NONPOTABLE WATER USER CHARGES.
Status: in_force

The district may establish user charges for the use of nonpotable water for irrigation purposes, subject to approval of the governing body of the county.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 101.6701 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 101 / Section 101.6701
§ 101.6701. LABEL APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN MALT BEVERAGES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to the holder of a brewer's license authorized under Section 62.122 to sell malt beverages produced on the brewer's premises under the license to ultimate consumers on the brewer's premises for responsible consumption on the brewer's premises and for off-premises consumption.

(b) Notwithstanding Sections 101.41 and 101.67 or any other law, a license holder to whom this section applies may sell malt beverages to ultimate consumers for consumption on the license holder's premises or for off-premises consumption without receiving label approval for the malt beverages.

(c) A license holder who sells malt beverages under Subsection (b) shall:

(1) post in a conspicuous place on the license holder's premises the alcohol content of the malt beverages in percentage of alcohol by volume; and

(2) provide in writing to an ultimate consumer who purchases a malt beverage for off-premises consumption:

(A) the product name of the malt beverage; and

(B) the alcohol content of the malt beverage in percentage of alcohol by volume.

(d) A license holder satisfies the requirements of Subsection (c)(2) if the license holder:

(1) writes the product name and alcohol content on the container of the malt beverage; or

(2) applies a label with the product name and alcohol content to the container of the malt beverage.
Tex. Utilities Code § 39.154 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 39 / Section 39.154
§ 39.154. LIMITATION OF OWNERSHIP OF INSTALLED CAPACITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning on the date of introduction of customer choice, a power generation company may not own and control more than 20 percent of the installed generation capacity located in, or capable of delivering electricity to, a power region.

(b) In a power region not entirely within the state, the commission may waive or modify the requirement in Subsection (a) on a finding of good cause.

(c) In determining the percentage shares of installed generation capacity under this section, the commission shall combine capacity owned and controlled by a power generation company and any entity that is affiliated with that power generation company within the power region, reduced by the installed generation capacity of those facilities that are made subject to capacity auctions under Sections 39.153(a) and (d).

(d) In this chapter, "installed generation capacity" means all potentially marketable electric generation capacity, including the capacity of:

(1) generating facilities that are connected with a transmission or distribution system;

(2) generating facilities used to generate electricity for consumption by the person owning or controlling the facility; and

(3) generating facilities that will be connected with a transmission or distribution system and operating within 12 months.

(e) In determining the percentage shares of installed generation capacity owned and controlled by a power generation company under this section and Section 39.156, the commission shall, for purposes of calculating the numerator, reduce the installed generation capacity owned and controlled by that power generation company by the installed generation capacity of any "grandfathered facility" within an ozone nonattainment area as of September 1, 1999, for which that power generation company has commenced complying or made a binding commitment to comply with Section 39.264. This subsection applies only to a power generation company that is affiliated with an electric utility that owned and controlled more than 27 percent of the installed generation capacity in the power region on January 1, 1999.
Tex. Finance Code § 371.058 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 371 / Section 371.058
§ 371.058. PUBLIC HEARING.
Status: in_force

(a) On request, the commissioner shall conduct a public hearing before issuing a pawnshop license.

(b) The commissioner shall give a pawnbroker that would be affected by the granting of an application for a pawnshop license an opportunity to appear, present evidence, and be heard for or against the application.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 4.110 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 4 / Section 4.110
§ 4.110. ELECTRONIC PRESENTMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) "Agreement for electronic presentment" means an agreement, clearing-house rule, or Federal Reserve regulation or operating circular providing that presentment of an item may be made by transmission of an image of an item or information describing the item ("presentment notice") rather than delivery of the item itself. The agreement may provide for procedures governing retention, presentment, payment, dishonor, and other matters concerning items subject to the agreement.

(b) Presentment of an item under an agreement for presentment is made when the presentment notice is received.

(c) If presentment is made by presentment notice, a reference to "item" or "check" in this chapter means the presentment notice unless the context otherwise indicates.
Tex. Government Code § 2269.154 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2269 / Section 2269.154
§ 2269.154. EVALUATION OF OFFERORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The governmental entity shall receive, publicly open, and read aloud the names of the offerors and any monetary proposals made by the offerors.

(b) Not later than the 45th day after the date on which the proposals are opened, the governmental entity shall evaluate and rank each proposal submitted in relation to the published selection criteria.
Tex. Occupations Code § 504.102 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 504 / Section 504.102
§ 504.102. CONSUMER INFORMATION FOR FILING COMPLAINTS.
Status: in_force

Each person licensed under this chapter shall display prominently at all times in the person's place of business a sign containing:

(1) the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the department; and

(2) a statement informing a consumer that a complaint against a person licensed under this chapter may be directed to the department.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 48.209 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 48 / Section 48.209
§ 48.209. REFERRAL FOR GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall refer an individual to the Department of Aging and Disability Services for guardianship services under Subchapter E, Chapter 161, if the individual is:

(1) a minor in the conservatorship of the department who:

(A) is 16 years of age or older; and

(B) the department has reason to believe will, because of a physical or mental condition, be substantially unable to provide for the individual's own food, clothing, or shelter, to care for the individual's own physical health, or to manage the individual's own financial affairs when the individual becomes an adult; or

(2) an elderly person or person with a disability who:

(A) has been found by the department to be in a state of abuse, neglect, or exploitation; and

(B) the department has reason to believe is an incapacitated person as defined by Section 1002.017(2), Estates Code.

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), if a less restrictive alternative to guardianship is appropriate and available for the individual, the department shall pursue that alternative instead of making a referral to the Department of Aging and Disability Services for guardianship services.

(c) The department and the Department of Aging and Disability Services shall enter into a memorandum of understanding that sets forth in detail the roles and duties of each agency regarding the referral for guardianship services under Subsection (a) and the provision of guardianship services to individuals under Subchapter E, Chapter 161.

(d) Nothing in this section shall prohibit the department from also making a referral of an individual to a court having probate jurisdiction in the county where the individual is domiciled or found, if the court has requested the department to notify the court of any individuals who may be appropriate for a court-initiated guardianship proceeding under Chapter 1102, Estates Code. In making a referral under this subsection and if requested by the court, the department shall, to the extent allowed by law, provide the court with all relevant information in the department's records relating to the individual. The court, as part of this process, may not require the department to:

(1) perform the duties of a guardian ad litem or court investigator as prescribed by Chapter 1102, Estates Code; or

(2) gather additional information not contained in the department's records.

(e) The department may not be appointed to serve as temporary or permanent guardian for any individual.
Tex. Transportation Code § 228.052 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 228 / Section 228.052
§ 228.052. OPERATION OF TOLL PROJECT OR SYSTEM.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may enter into an agreement with one or more persons to provide, on terms approved by the department, personnel, equipment, systems, facilities, and services necessary to operate a toll project or system, including the operation of toll plazas and lanes and customer service centers and the collection of tolls.

(b) A person that enters into an agreement with the department to provide services for a customer to pay an amount on an electronic toll collection customer account at a location other than a department office may collect from the customer a service charge in addition to the amount paid on the account.

(c) The commission by rule shall set the maximum amount a person may collect as a service charge under Subsection (b), which may not exceed $3 for a payment transaction.
Tex. Water Code § 26.012 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 26 / Section 26.012
§ 26.012. STATE WATER QUALITY PLAN.
Status: in_force

The executive director shall prepare and develop a general, comprehensive plan for the control of water quality in the state which shall be used as a flexible guide by the commission when approved by the commission.
Tex. Labor Code § 61.0612 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 61 / Section 61.0612
§ 61.0612. COMMISSION REVIEW OF WAGE CLAIM APPEAL TRIBUNAL ORDER.
Status: in_force

The commission may:

(1) on its own motion:

(A) affirm, modify, or set aside an order issued under Section 61.061 on the basis of the evidence previously submitted in the case; or

(B) direct the taking of additional evidence; or

(2) permit any of the parties affected by the order to initiate a further appeal before the commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1022.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1022 / Section 1022.001
§ 1022.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Director" means a member of the board.

(3) "District" means the East Coke County Hospital District.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8039.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8039 / Section 8039.0105
§ 8039.0105. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is created to serve a public purpose and benefit.

(b) The district is created to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution; and

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Government Code § 2166.354 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2166 / Section 2166.354
§ 2166.354. GENERAL INSPECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) On a project for which a project construction inspector is employed by a design professional, the general inspector shall work with and through the project construction inspector and the design professional. On all other projects, the general inspector shall work with and through the design professional and shall exercise the detailed inspection functions the commission requires.

(b) The cost of general inspection is a charge against the project.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3963.0313 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3963 / Section 3963.0313
§ 3963.0313. NO AD VALOREM TAX.
Status: in_force

The district may not impose an ad valorem tax.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8126.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8126 / Section 8126.107
§ 8126.107. DIVISION OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may be divided into two new districts only if the district:

(1) has no outstanding bonded debt; and

(2) is not imposing ad valorem taxes.

(b) The division procedure is prescribed by Sections 53.030 through 53.041, Water Code.

(c) Any new district created by the division of the district has all the powers and duties of the district.

(d) Any new district created by the division of the district may not contain any land outside the area described by Section 2, Chapter 774, Acts of the 79th Legislature, Regular Session, 2005.
Tex. Education Code § 44.053 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 44 / Section 44.053
§ 44.053. FAILURE OF MUNICIPAL OFFICER TO MAKE TREASURER'S REPORT; PENALTY.
Status: in_force

Any county or municipal treasurer or treasurer of the school board of each municipality having exclusive control of its schools who fails to make and transmit any report and certified copy thereof, or either, required by law, commits an offense. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Tex. Occupations Code § 505.451 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 505 / Section 505.451
§ 505.451. GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
Status: in_force

The executive council shall take disciplinary action under Subchapter G, Chapter 507, against a person for:

(1) violating this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter;

(2) circumventing or attempting to circumvent the requirements of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter;

(3) directly or indirectly participating in a scheme to evade the requirements of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter;

(4) engaging in unethical conduct;

(5) engaging in conduct that discredits or tends to discredit the social work profession;

(6) performing an act, allowing an omission, or making an assertion or representation that is fraudulent, deceitful, or misleading or that tends to create a misleading impression;

(7) knowingly associating with or permitting the use of a license holder's professional services or identification in connection with an enterprise that the person knows or should have known in the exercise of reasonable diligence violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter;

(8) knowingly associating with or permitting the use of a license holder's name, professional services or identification, or endorsement in connection with an enterprise that the person knows or should have known in the exercise of reasonable diligence is a trade, business, or professional practice of a fraudulent, deceitful, or misleading nature;

(9) directly or indirectly revealing or causing to be revealed a confidential communication transmitted to the license holder by a client or other recipient of the license holder's services unless revealing the communication is required by law;

(10) having been denied an application for a license or certificate to practice social work in another jurisdiction for a reason that the executive council determines would be a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter;

(11) holding a license or certificate in another jurisdiction that is suspended or revoked for a reason that the executive council determines would be a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter;

(12) having been convicted of a felony in this state, another state, or the United States;

(13) refusing to perform an act or service within the scope of the license holder's license solely because of the recipient's age, sex, race, religion, national origin, color, or political affiliation; or

(14) committing an act for which liability exists under Chapter 81, Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8303.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8303 / Section 8303.051
§ 8303.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

The board of directors is composed of five elected directors.