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Tex. Local Government Code § 229.003 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 229 / Section 229.003
§ 229.003. REGULATION OF DISCHARGE OF WEAPON BY CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a municipality located wholly or partly in a county:

(1) with a population of one million or more;

(2) in which all or part of a municipality with a population of one million or more is located; and

(3) that is located adjacent to a county with a population of 2.5 million or more.

(b) Notwithstanding Section 229.002, a municipality may not apply a regulation relating to the discharge of firearms or other weapons in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality or in an area annexed by the municipality after September 1, 1981, if the firearm or other weapon is:

(1) a shotgun, air rifle or pistol, BB gun, or bow and arrow discharged:

(A) on a tract of land of 10 acres or more and:

(i) more than 1,000 feet from:

(a) the property line of a public tract of land, generally accessible by the public, that is routinely used for organized sporting or recreational activities or that has permanent recreational facilities or equipment; and

(b) the property line of a school, hospital, or commercial day-care facility;

(ii) more than 600 feet from:

(a) the property line of a residential subdivision; and

(b) the property line of a multifamily residential complex; and

(iii) more than 150 feet from a residence or occupied building located on another property; and

(B) in a manner not reasonably expected to cause a projectile to cross the boundary of the tract;

(2) a center fire or rim fire rifle or pistol of any caliber discharged:

(A) on a tract of land of 50 acres or more and:

(i) more than 1,000 feet from:

(a) the property line of a public tract of land, generally accessible by the public, that is routinely used for organized sporting or recreational activities or that has permanent recreational facilities or equipment; and

(b) the property line of a school, hospital, or commercial day-care facility;

(ii) more than 600 feet from:

(a) the property line of a residential subdivision; and

(b) the property line of a multifamily residential complex; and

(iii) more than 300 feet from a residence or occupied building located on another property; and

(B) in a manner not reasonably expected to cause a projectile to cross the boundary of the tract; or

(3) discharged at a sport shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, in a manner not reasonably expected to cause a projectile to cross the boundary of a tract of land.
Tex. Occupations Code § 651.264 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 651 / Section 651.264
§ 651.264. RENEWAL OF EXPIRED LICENSE BY OUT-OF-STATE PRACTITIONER.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may renew without reexamination an expired license of a person who was licensed in this state, moved to another state, and is licensed and has been in practice in the other state for the two years before the person applied for a renewal license.

(b) The person must pay to the commission a fee equal to the renewal fee for the license.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8120.021 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8120 / Section 8120.021
§ 8120.021. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after September 1, 2005, a person who owns land in the district 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.

(b) The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the first petition received by the commission under Subsection (a).

(c) If a temporary director fails to qualify for office or if a vacancy occurs in the office of temporary director, the vacancy shall be filled as provided by Section 49.105, Water Code.

(d) Temporary directors serve until the date the directors are elected under Section 8120.023.

(e) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 8120.023 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (f) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 8120.023; or

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

(f) If Subsection (e) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor 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. Government Code § 2260.003 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2260 / Section 2260.003
§ 2260.003. DAMAGES.
Status: in_force

(a) The total amount of money recoverable on a claim for breach of contract under this chapter may not, after deducting the amount specified in Subsection (b), exceed an amount equal to the sum of:

(1) the balance due and owing on the contract price;

(2) the amount or fair market value of orders or requests for additional work made by a unit of state government to the extent that the orders or requests for additional work were actually performed; and

(3) any delay or labor-related expense incurred by the contractor as a result of an action of or a failure to act by the unit of state government or a party acting under the supervision or control of the unit of state government.

(b) Any amount owed the unit of state government for work not performed under a contract or in substantial compliance with its terms shall be deducted from the amount in Subsection (a).

(c) Any award of damages under this chapter may not include:

(1) consequential or similar damages, except delays or labor-related expenses described by Subsection (a)(3);

(2) exemplary damages;

(3) any damages based on an unjust enrichment theory;

(4) attorney's fees; or

(5) home office overhead.

(d) Notwithstanding Subsection (c), an award of damages under this chapter may include attorney's fees if:

(1) the claim is for breach of a written contract for:

(A) engineering, architectural, or construction services; or

(B) materials related to the services described by Paragraph (A); and

(2) the amount in controversy is less than $250,000, excluding penalties, costs, expenses, prejudgment interest, and attorney's fees.
Tex. Government Code § 2272.005 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2272 / Section 2272.005
§ 2272.005. TOLLING OF LIMITATIONS AND REPOSE PERIODS.
Status: in_force

If the report and opportunity to correct required by Sections 2272.003 and 2272.004 are provided during the final year of a limitations or repose period applicable to the claim, the limitations or repose period is tolled until the first anniversary of the date on which the report is provided.
Tex. Water Code § 60.013 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 60 / Section 60.013
§ 60.013. ELIGIBILITY FOR OTHER PENSION FUNDS.
Status: in_force

The recipients or beneficiaries of a fund created under Section 60.011 of this code shall not be eligible for any other pension retirement funds or direct aid from the State of Texas unless the fund provided for in Section 60.011 of this code is released to the State of Texas as a condition precedent to receiving the other pension aid.
Tex. Insurance Code - Not Codified § 5.27 — TX Code / Code i1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.27
§ 5.27. NO COMPANY EXEMPT.
Status: in_force

Every fire insurance company, every marine insurance company, every fire and marine insurance company, every fire and tornado insurance company, and each and every insurance company of every kind and name issuing a contract or policy of insurance, or contracts or policies of insurance against loss by fire on property within this State, whether such property be fixed or movable, stationary or in transit, or whether such property is consigned or billed for shipment within or beyond the boundary of this State or to some foreign county, whether such company is organized under the laws of this State or under the laws of any other state, territory or possession of the United States, or foreign country, or by authority of the Federal Government, now holding certificate of authority to transact business in this State, shall be deemed to have accepted such certificate and to transact business thereunder, upon condition that it consents to the terms and provisions of this subchapter and that it agrees to transact business in this State, subject thereto; it being intended that every contract or policy of insurance against the hazard of fire shall be issued in accordance with the terms and provisions of this subchapter, and the company issuing the same governed thereby, regardless of the kind and character of such property and whether the same is fixed or movable, stationary or in transit, including the shore end of all marine risks insured against loss by fire.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7940.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7940 / Section 7940.051
§ 7940.051. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain as provided by this section only if the district submits a letter to the comptroller not later than December 31, 2015, in accordance with the requirements of Section 2206.101(b), Government Code, other than the requirement that the letter be submitted by the date specified by that section.

(b) Notwithstanding the expiration of the district's authority to exercise the power of eminent domain under Section 2206.101(c), Government Code, the district may exercise the power of eminent domain as provided by law applicable to the district on or after the 90th day after the date the district submits a letter in accordance with Subsection (a).
Tex. Labor Code § 302.00341 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 302 / Section 302.00341
§ 302.00341. GRANTS TO FACILITATE PARTICIPATION IN APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS BY CERTAIN VETERANS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Apprenticeship training program" has the meaning assigned by Section 133.001, Education Code.

(2) "Nonprofit organization" means an organization exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(a), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as an organization described by Section 501(c)(3) of that code.

(b) The commission shall develop and administer a program under which the commission may award grants to one or more nonprofit organizations that facilitate the participation in apprenticeship training programs of veterans and active duty military service members who are transitioning into civilian employment.

(c) A grant awarded under this section may be used only to recruit or assist veterans or active duty military service members who are transitioning into civilian employment to participate in an apprenticeship training program in this state.

(d) The commission shall adopt rules for the administration of this section, including rules for verifying that state funds awarded to a nonprofit organization under this section are being used appropriately.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7921A.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7921A / Section 7921A.0501
§ 7921A.0501. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Transportation Code § 547.603 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 547 / Section 547.603
§ 547.603. WINDSHIELD WIPERS REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A motor vehicle shall be equipped with a device that is operated or controlled by the operator of the vehicle and that cleans moisture from the windshield. The device shall be maintained in good working condition.
Tex. Estates Code § 305.106 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 305 / Section 305.106
§ 305.106. GENERAL FORMALITIES.
Status: in_force

A bond required under Section 305.101(a) must:

(1) be conditioned as required by law;

(2) be payable to the judge and the judge's successors in office;

(3) bear the written approval of the judge in the judge's official capacity; and

(4) be executed and approved in accordance with this chapter.
Tex. Water Code § 51.735 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 51 / Section 51.735
§ 51.735. DEBTS OF ORIGINAL DISTRICTS.
Status: in_force

After two or more districts are consolidated, the debts of the original districts are protected and are not impaired. These debts may be paid by taxes or assessments levied on the land in the original districts as if they had not consolidated or contributions from the consolidated district on terms stated in the consolidation agreement.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 109.09 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 109 / Section 109.09
§ 109.09. REMOVAL, DESTRUCTION, AND DISPOSAL OF UNINSURED BEVERAGES UNFIT FOR CONSUMPTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Uninsured ale, malt liquor, or beer that becomes unfit for public consumption, as described by Section 103.07(b), may be removed from the inventory of a retailer and destroyed and disposed of if the holder of the brewer's permit or manufacturer's license who manufactured the beverage and the wholesaler or distributor who distributed the beverage jointly determine that the beverage:

(1) became unfit for public consumption as the result of a natural disaster in an area declared to be a disaster under Section 418.014, Government Code; and

(2) should be removed from the inventory of the retailer.

(b) A brewer or manufacturer and a wholesaler or distributor who jointly agree to the removal of a beverage under Subsection (a) shall jointly provide for the delivery and replacement of the removed beverage at no cost to the retailer from whose inventory the beverage is removed. The brewer or manufacturer who manufactured the removed beverage is responsible for the cost of a replacement beverage provided under this section. The wholesaler or distributor who distributed the removed beverage is responsible for the cost of delivering a replacement beverage provided under this section.

(c) A retailer from whose inventory a beverage is removed under this section is responsible for the costs associated with the removal, destruction, and disposal of the removed beverage.

(d) The commission by rule shall provide requirements governing the removal, destruction, and disposal by a retailer of uninsured ale, malt liquor, or beer that is determined to be unfit for public consumption under this section. Rules adopted under this subsection must include provisions requiring verification by a retailer from whose inventory a beverage is removed that the beverage has been removed, destroyed, and disposed of in the manner required by the commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3924.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3924 / Section 3924.203
§ 3924.203. 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. Government Code § 2006.014 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2006 / Section 2006.014
§ 2006.014. MOTION FOR RECOVERY.
Status: in_force

(a) To recover under this subchapter, a small business, not later than the 30th day after the date of the filing of the administrative adjudicatory proceeding or civil action, must file a written motion that:

(1) alleges that the proceeding or action was groundless and brought:

(A) in bad faith; or

(B) for purposes of harassment;

(2) states the facts that justify the small business's claim; and

(3) states that if the claim is dismissed or judgment is awarded to the small business, the small business will seek recovery of attorney fees and court costs.

(b) A small business may not recover attorney fees and court costs under this subchapter if, not later than the 30th day after the date the small business gives notice that it has filed a motion under Subsection (a), the state agency:

(1) amends the pleadings so that the small business that has filed the motion is no longer a party to the proceeding or action; or

(2) dismisses the proceeding or action.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8311.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8311 / Section 8311.203
§ 8311.203. 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. Health and Safety Code § 242.3115 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 242 / Section 242.3115
§ 242.3115. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

Chapter 53, Occupations Code, does not apply to the issuance or renewal of a license under this subchapter.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 102.004 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 102 / Section 102.004
§ 102.004. LIST OF RIGHTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person providing services shall provide each elderly individual with a written list of the individual's rights and responsibilities, including each provision of Section 102.003, before providing services or as soon after providing services as possible, and shall post the list in a conspicuous location.

(b) A person providing services must inform an elderly individual of changes or revisions in the list.
Tex. Water Code § 68.207 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 68 / Section 68.207
§ 68.207. CONTRACTS FOR SECURITY PROJECTS OR SERVICES.
Status: in_force

(a) A district may contract with any person to plan, establish, develop, construct, renovate, maintain, repair, replace, or operate a security project or to provide a security service.

(b) A district may lease to any person a security project or any part of a security project.

(c) A district may contract with any person for the use or operation of a security project or any part of a security project.
Tex. Insurance Code § 824.101 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 824 / Section 824.101
§ 824.101. EFFECT OF MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION ON OUTSTANDING INSURANCE POLICIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A new or surviving corporation resulting from a merger or consolidation shall assume each insurance policy outstanding against each insurance corporation that merges or consolidates on the same terms and under the same conditions as if the policy had continued in force through the original corporation.

(b) The new or surviving insurance corporation shall implement the terms of the policy.

(c) The new or surviving insurance corporation is entitled to:

(1) all rights and privileges under the policy; and

(2) all reserves that accumulated on the policy before the merger or consolidation.
Tex. Occupations Code § 801.460 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 801 / Section 801.460
§ 801.460. REMITTANCE OF PENALTY AND INTEREST.
Status: in_force

(a) If, after judicial review, the administrative penalty is reduced or not upheld by the court, the court shall, after the judgment becomes final:

(1) order the appropriate amount, plus accrued interest, be remitted to the person if the person paid the penalty; or

(2) order the release of the bond after the person pays the penalty imposed if the person posted a supersedeas bond.

(b) The interest paid under Subsection (a)(1) is the rate charged on loans to depository institutions by the New York Federal Reserve Bank. The interest shall be paid for the period beginning on the date the penalty is paid and ending on the date the penalty is remitted.
Tex. Water Code § 15.404 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 15 / Section 15.404
§ 15.404. RESEARCH CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may enter into a contract with any person for research into any matter relating to the conservation and development of the state's water resources or for research by Texas political subdivisions related to the proper conservation and development of water resources of areas outside Texas if such research will result in water being available for use in or for the benefit of Texas or will help maintain and enhance the quality of water in Texas.

(b) Before a contract is awarded, the board may prepare written specifications for the proposed contract and may require each prospective contractor to prepare and submit to the board a written proposal that includes:

(1) a description of the proposed research project;

(2) a detailed estimate of the cost of the proposed research project;

(3) the estimated time required to complete the research project; and

(4) any other information requested by the board or required by the board's rules.

(c) At a regular or specially called meeting of the board, the board may award a research contract to any person and may provide money from the research and planning fund in any amount the board considers adequate to carry out the research project under the contract.

(d) The board shall adopt rules providing criteria for research projects and for eligibility of persons to receive contract awards under this section.

(e) A contract made by the board under this section shall include:

(1) a detailed description of the research project;

(2) the time in which the research project is to be completed;

(3) the total amount of money to be paid by the board from the research and planning fund for the research project; and

(4) any other terms and conditions required by the board's rules or agreed to by the contracting parties.

(f) The board may enter into a supplemental contract with a contractor under this section to change any of the provisions of a contract awarded under this section including extension of time to complete the project, the award of more research funds, or changes in the planned research.
Tex. Property Code § 221.107 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 221 / Section 221.107
§ 221.107. REQUIRED NOTICE FOR TERMINATION SERVICES.
Status: in_force

A person subject to this subchapter who enters into an agreement with a timeshare interest owner to facilitate the termination of the timeshare interest must provide to the timeshare interest owner a statement printed in 14-point boldface type or 14-point uppercase typewritten letters that reads substantially similar to the following:

I (name of the person facilitating the termination of the timeshare interest) WILL ACT IN GOOD FAITH AND IN A COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE MANNER TO COMPLETE THE TERMINATION OF YOUR TIMESHARE INTEREST NOT LATER THAN THE 180TH DAY AFTER THE DATE OF THIS AGREEMENT BY OBTAINING:

(1) A VALID AND ENFORCEABLE RELEASE FROM THE DEVELOPER, ASSOCIATION, OR MANAGING ENTITY; OR

(2) A JUDGMENT OR COURT ORDER INVALIDATING THE PURCHASE OR OWNERSHIP OF YOUR TIMESHARE INTEREST.

YOUR OBLIGATION TO PAY ALL COSTS AND FEES ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR TIMESHARE INTEREST, INCLUDING ANY REGULAR OR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS OR REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES, DOES NOT CEASE BY VIRTUE OF THE EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT.

I CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT I WILL SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE TERMINATION OF YOUR TIMESHARE INTEREST. IF I FAIL TO COMPLETE THE TERMINATION OF YOUR TIMESHARE INTEREST, YOU WILL CONTINUE TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PAYMENT OF ALL COSTS AND FEES ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR TIMESHARE INTEREST, INCLUDING ANY REGULAR OR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS OR REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES.
Tex. Utilities Code § 104.378 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 104 / Section 104.378
§ 104.378. NO PERSONAL LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

A commissioner of the railroad commission, a railroad commission employee, a member of the board of directors of the authority, an employee of the authority, or a director, officer, or employee of any issuing financing entity is not personally liable for a result of an exercise of a duty or responsibility established under this subchapter.