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Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 17.926 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 17 / Section 17.926
§ 17.926. CIVIL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a person who violates this subchapter is liable to this state for a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $500 for each violation. Each sale of a donated item is considered a separate violation for purposes of this subsection.

(b) The total amount of penalties that may be imposed under Subsection (a) may not exceed $2,000 for donated items sold during a single transaction.

(c) In determining the amount of the civil penalty imposed under this section, the court shall consider the amount necessary to deter future violations.

(d) The attorney general or the prosecuting attorney in the county in which the violation occurs may bring an action to recover the civil penalty imposed under this section. In this subsection, "prosecuting attorney" has the meaning assigned by Section 41.101, Government Code.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 65.021 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 65 / Section 65.021
§ 65.021. JURISDICTION OF PROCEEDING.
Status: in_force

(a) The judge of a district or county court in term or vacation shall hear and determine applications for writs of injunction.

(b) This section does not limit injunction jurisdiction granted by law to other courts.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8858.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8858 / Section 8858.003
§ 8858.003. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC USE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

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

(b) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the works and projects accomplished by the district under the powers conferred by Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Finance Code § 36.101 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 36 / Section 36.101
§ 36.101. INITIATING VOLUNTARY DISSOLUTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A state bank may initiate voluntary dissolution and surrender its charter as provided by this subchapter:

(1) with the approval of the banking commissioner;

(2) after complying with the provisions of the Business Organizations Code regarding board and shareholder approval for voluntary dissolution; and

(3) by filing the documents as provided by Section 36.102.

(b) The shareholders of a state bank initiating voluntary dissolution by resolution shall appoint one or more persons to act as the liquidating agent or committee. The liquidating agent or committee shall conduct the liquidation as provided by law and under the supervision of the bank's board. The board, in consultation with the banking commissioner, shall require the liquidating agent or committee to give a suitable bond.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 53.019 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 53 / Section 53.019
§ 53.019. PAYMENTS.
Status: in_force

Lease payments and royalty shall be paid to the commissioner at Austin, and all payments shall be credited to the account of the permanent school fund.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3967.0203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3967 / Section 3967.0203
§ 3967.0203. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after the effective date of the Act creating this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county may submit a petition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.

(b) The temporary or successor temporary directors shall hold an election to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.

(c) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Subsection (b); or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act creating this chapter.

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

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Subsection (b); or

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

(e) If Subsection (d) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county may submit a petition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1103.060 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1103 / Section 1103.060
§ 1103.060. GENERAL DUTIES OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

Subject to any limitations prescribed by the board, the district administrator shall:

(1) supervise the work and activities of the district; and

(2) direct the affairs of the district.
Tex. Government Code § 403.0121 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 403 / Section 403.0121
§ 403.0121. ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL MONEY.
Status: in_force

The comptroller shall execute instruments necessary to accept money, gifts, or assets authorized by federal statute to be paid to the state in lieu of taxes or as a gift by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development or any federal agency. The comptroller shall deposit funds received under this section in the general revenue fund.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7992.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7992 / Section 7992.003
§ 7992.003. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTORS' ELECTION REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors shall hold an election to confirm the creation of the district and to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3960.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3960 / Section 3960.203
§ 3960.203. 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. Family Code § 152.210 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 152 / Section 152.210
§ 152.210. APPEARANCE OF PARTIES AND CHILD.
Status: in_force

(a) In a child custody proceeding in this state, the court may order a party to the proceeding who is in this state to appear before the court in person with or without the child. The court may order any person who is in this state and who has physical custody or control of the child to appear in person with the child.

(b) If a party to a child custody proceeding whose presence is desired by the court is outside this state, the court may order that a notice given pursuant to Section 152.108 include a statement directing the party to appear in person with or without the child and informing the party that failure to appear may result in a decision adverse to the party.

(c) The court may enter any orders necessary to ensure the safety of the child and of any person ordered to appear under this section.

(d) If a party to a child custody proceeding who is outside this state is directed to appear under Subsection (b) or desires to appear personally before the court with or without the child, the court may require another party to pay reasonable and necessary travel and other expenses of the party so appearing and of the child.
Tex. Finance Code § 345.079 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 345 / Section 345.079
§ 345.079. ALLOCATION OF PAYMENTS ON CONSOLIDATION OF CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) If a subsequent purchase is consolidated with a contract and the retail seller retains title or takes a security interest, including a lien, in any of the goods purchased under one of the contracts:

(1) the total of all payments made before the subsequent purchase is considered to have been applied to the previous purchases; and

(2) each payment made on the consolidated contract after the subsequent purchase is considered to be allocated to each purchase in the same ratio as the original cash price of the purchase bears to the total of the original cash prices of all purchases under the contract.

(b) All of a down payment on a subsequent purchase shall be allocated to that purchase.

(c) If the amount of installment payments is increased after a subsequent purchase, the retail seller may elect to allocate:

(1) an amount of the payment equal to the original periodic payment to the previous purchase; and

(2) the remainder of the payment to the subsequent purchase.

(d) This section does not apply if the previous and subsequent purchases involve:

(1) goods, including equipment or parts, attached or affixed to goods previously purchased and for which full payment has not been made; or

(2) services rendered by the retail seller at the retail buyer's request in connection with goods described by Subdivision (1).
Tex. Transportation Code § 452.578 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 452 / Section 452.578
§ 452.578. TERMS OF BOARD MEMBERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Each member of the subregional board serves a staggered term of two years. Eight of the terms begin on July 1 of odd-numbered years, and seven terms begin on July 1 of even-numbered years.

(b) The term of a member does not end because of a reapportionment under Section 452.577, and the board shall have a plan for filling vacancies after a reapportionment to ensure that each municipality maintains the representation to which it is entitled.

(c) The governing body of a principal municipality may not limit the number of terms that members of the board may serve.
Tex. Government Code § 2251.022 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2251 / Section 2251.022
§ 2251.022. TIME FOR PAYMENT BY VENDOR.
Status: in_force

(a) A vendor who receives a payment from a governmental entity shall pay a subcontractor the appropriate share of the payment not later than the 10th day after the date the vendor receives the payment.

(b) The appropriate share is overdue on the 11th day after the date the vendor receives the payment.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8869.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8869 / Section 8869.054
§ 8869.054. ELECTION DATE.
Status: in_force

On the uniform election date prescribed by Section 41.001, Election Code, in November of each even-numbered year, the appropriate number of directors shall be elected.
Tex. Government Code § 492.005 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 492 / Section 492.005
§ 492.005. ORGANIZATION OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) At the beginning of a governor's term, the governor shall designate one member of the board as chairman of the board. That member shall serve as chairman at the pleasure of the governor.

(b) The board shall elect a vice-chairman of the board from among its members and may appoint committees to accomplish the duties of the board.

(c) The board may employ clerical assistance as necessary to discharge the board's duties.
Tex. Government Code § 659.032 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 659 / Section 659.032
§ 659.032. PER DIEM ENTITLEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) A member of a state board is entitled to a per diem in an amount set by the General Appropriations Act for the member's service on the board.

(b) This section does not apply to a member of the legislature who serves on a board by virtue of the member's office as a legislator.
Tex. Insurance Code § 983.102 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 983 / Section 983.102
§ 983.102. EFFECT ON ADMITTED ASSETS.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by other law, the admitted assets of a redomesticating insurer or health maintenance organization that qualify, on the effective date of the redomestication, as admitted assets under this code continue to qualify as admitted assets after the redomestication.
Tex. Government Code § 2166.2525 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2166 / Section 2166.2525
§ 2166.2525. DETERMINATION OF CONTRACTING METHOD.
Status: in_force

The method of contracting allowed under this subchapter for design and construction services is any method provided by Chapter 2269.
Tex. Property Code § 221.104 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 221 / Section 221.104
§ 221.104. DISCLOSURE OF AUTHORIZED USE OF TIMESHARE INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) A person subject to this subchapter who enters into an agreement with a timeshare interest owner to facilitate the transfer or termination of a timeshare interest shall disclose in writing to the timeshare interest owner the name of any person, other than the timeshare interest owner, who may occupy, rent, exchange, or otherwise use the timeshare interest during the term of the agreement.

(b) If a person is authorized to occupy, rent, exchange, or otherwise use the timeshare interest during the term of the agreement, the agreement must state the name of each person receiving consideration for the occupation, rent, exchange, or use of the timeshare interest.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 22.15 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 22 / Section 22.15
§ 22.15. CONDUCTING SEPARATE BUSINESSES AS A COMMON OPERATION.
Status: in_force

(a) No package store permittee, except for permittees wholly owned by the same persons, may conduct business in a manner so as to directly or indirectly coordinate operations with another package store as if they shared common ownership. For purposes of this section, "coordinate operations as if they shared common ownership" includes engaging in any of the following practices:

(1) cooperatively setting prices or credit policies or allowing any third party to do so on their behalf;

(2) sharing advertising;

(3) utilizing the same trade name, trademark, or slogan as another package store in the same county;

(4) sharing or utilizing the same bookkeeping or computer-processing service, unless the bookkeeping or computer-processing service is in the business of providing such services to the general public;

(5) transferring funds, merchandise, or equipment from one package store business to another;

(6) utilizing the same person as an employee or independent contractor for two or more package store businesses in any capacity, unless, in the case of an independent contractor, the independent contractor is in the business of providing similar services to the general public; and

(7) negotiating, or allowing a third party to negotiate, quantity discounts for alcoholic beverages to be purchased by the package store business utilizing the sales volume of another package store business to increase the discount.

(b) The prohibition set forth in Subsection (a)(3) regarding trade names, trademarks, and slogans shall not prevent any package store business from utilizing a trade name, trademark, or slogan which the business was using on September 1, 1995.

(c) Before the commission may renew a package store permit, an individual who is an owner or officer of the permittee must file with the commission a sworn affidavit stating that the permittee fully complies with the requirements of this section.

(d) Any package store permittee who is injured in his business or property by another package store permittee by reason of anything prohibited in this section may institute suit in any district court in the county where the violation is alleged to have occurred to require enforcement by injunctive procedures and to recover triple damages plus costs of suit including reasonable attorney's fees.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 100.006 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 100 / Section 100.006
§ 100.006. DATA COLLECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) To ensure an accurate source of data, the executive commissioner may require a health facility or health professional to make available for review by the department or by an authorized agent medical records or other information in the facility's or professional's custody or control that relates to an occurrence of an emerging or neglected tropical disease.

(b) The department shall reimburse a health facility or health professional for the actual costs incurred by the facility or professional in making copies of medical records or other information available to the department.

(c) The executive commissioner by rule shall prescribe the manner in which information is reported to the department.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 11010.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 11010 / Section 11010.108
§ 11010.108. RATES AND FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority shall establish rates and fees to be assessed against sponsors and customers of the authority. The rates and fees may be established by classes of customers, by project, or by area of service.

(b) A sponsor, local government, water supply corporation, private entity, or other person that contracts with the authority shall establish, charge, and collect fees, rates, charges, rentals, and other amounts for any service or facility provided under or in connection with a contract with the authority and shall pledge sufficient amounts to make all payments required under the contract.
Tex. Local Government Code § 324.092 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 324 / Section 324.092
§ 324.092. REVENUE BONDS.
Status: reserved

(a) For the purpose of providing funds for the acquisition of any permanent improvement to property of the district or for the acquisition, renovation, repair, improvement, equipping, or construction of a facility to be used in connection with the operation of the district, the board may issue revenue bonds that are approved at an election called under Section 324.091.

(b) The district may make the bonds payable out of any revenue of the district but may not levy ad valorem taxes on any property located within the district.

(c) Bonds issued under this chapter are fully negotiable instruments under Chapter 8, Business & Commerce Code, and other laws of this state.

(d) Except as provided by Section 324.095, among the permanent improvements and facilities that may be acquired through the issuance of revenue bonds are bathhouses; bathing beaches; swimming pools; pavilions; athletic fields; golf courses; buildings and grounds for assembly, entertainment, health, and recreation; restaurants and refreshment places; yacht basins; parking lots; and roads.

(e) The bonds must be issued in the name of the county, signed by the county judge, and attested by the county clerk and ex officio clerk of the commissioners court. The seal of the commissioners court must be impressed on the bonds.

(f) The bonds must mature serially or otherwise in not more than 40 years and may be sold at a price and under terms determined by the board to be the most advantageous reasonably obtainable.

(g) The resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds may contain provisions for redemption of the bonds before their respective maturity dates at prices and times prescribed in the resolution. Except for rights of redemption expressly reserved in the resolution and in the revenue bonds, the bonds are not subject to redemption before maturity.

(h) The bonds may be made payable at times and at places, inside or outside the state, prescribed in the resolution.

(i) The bonds may be made registrable as to principal or as to both principal and interest.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 262.0225 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 262 / Section 262.0225
§ 262.0225. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to an authority created by a municipality with a population of less than 25,000.

(b) The board may, on behalf of the authority, borrow money from a federally insured lending institution for any of the authority's purposes.

(c) The board may borrow money in the amount it considers advisable subject to a rate of interest and other terms and conditions it considers advisable.

(d) A loan for which bonds are pledged shall mature not later than the first anniversary of the date on which the loan is made.
Tex. Property Code § 92.206 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 92 / Section 92.206
§ 92.206. LANDLORD'S DEFENSE.
Status: in_force

A landlord has a defense to liability under Section 92.202 or 92.203 if the tenant owes rent on the date the tenant gives a notice required by either of those sections. Rent delinquency is not a defense for a violation of Section 92.204.
Tex. Transportation Code § 201.201 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 201 / Section 201.201
§ 201.201. GOVERNANCE OF DEPARTMENT.
Status: in_force

The commission governs the Texas Department of Transportation.
Tex. Water Code § 51.535 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.535
§ 51.535. PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER INAPPLICABLE TO DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

If taxes are levied, assessed, and collected under Sections 51.533-51.538 of this code, the provisions of this chapter relating to assessment and collection of taxes do not apply to the district and it is not necessary for the district to appoint an assessor and collector.
Tex. Government Code § 540.0807 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 540 / Section 540.0807
§ 540.0807. ACCESS TO CARE PAID FOR BY CERTAIN MEDICAL CONSENTERS.
Status: in_force

(a) A Medicaid managed care organization may not take adverse action to prevent or discourage a recipient from accessing health care and related services and benefits in accordance with Section 266.0043, Family Code.

(b) A STAR Health program managed care contract between a Medicaid managed care organization and the commission must require that the organization comply with Subsection (a).

(c) This section may not be construed to confer liability on a Medicaid managed care organization for the cost of health care and related services and benefits described by Section 266.0043(b), Family Code.
Tex. Insurance Code § 493.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 493 / Section 493.001
§ 493.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Assuming insurer" means an insurer that, under a reinsurance contract, incurs an obligation to a ceding insurer, the performance of which is contingent on the ceding insurer incurring liability or loss under the ceding insurer's insurance contract with a third person.

(2) "Qualified United States financial institution" means an institution that:

(A) is organized or, in the case of a United States branch or agency office of a foreign banking organization, licensed, under the laws of the United States or any state of the United States; and

(B) is regulated, supervised, and examined by a federal or state authority that has regulatory authority over banks and trust companies.
Tex. Occupations Code § 507.354 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 507 / Section 507.354
§ 507.354. PENALTY TO BE PAID OR HEARING REQUESTED.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 20th day after the date the person receives the notice under Section 507.353, the person may in writing:

(1) accept the executive council's determination and recommended administrative penalty; or

(2) request a hearing on the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both.

(b) If the person accepts the executive council's determination and recommended penalty, the executive council shall issue an order and impose the recommended penalty.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8359.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8359 / Section 8359.153
§ 8359.153. 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.