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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1087.106 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1087 / Section 1087.106
§ 1087.106. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may enter into purchase or construction contracts for the district.

(b) The board may enter into a construction contract that involves the expenditure of more than the amount provided by Section 271.024, Local Government Code, only after advertising as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 437B.205 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 437B / Section 437B.205
§ 437B.205. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.
Status: in_force

A license holder who continues to operate after the department suspends or revokes the license holder's mobile food vendor license is subject to an administrative penalty in an amount the department determines.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.027 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 16 / Section 16.027
§ 16.027.
Status: in_force

Sec. 16.027. ADVERSE POSSESSION: 25-YEAR LIMITATIONS PERIOD NOTWITHSTANDING DISABILITY. A person, regardless of whether the person is or has been under a legal disability, must bring suit not later than 25 years after the day the cause of action accrues to recover real property held in peaceable and adverse possession by another who cultivates, uses, or enjoys the property.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8210.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8210 / Section 8210.001
§ 8210.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Director" means a board member.

(3) "District" means the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 114.
Tex. Government Code § 74.059 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 74 / Section 74.059
§ 74.059. POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A judge assigned under the provisions of this chapter has all the powers of the judge of the court to which he is assigned.

(a-1) A judge assigned under the provisions of this chapter to a court that sits in a county located in the Texas-Mexico border region, as defined by Section 2056.002(e), may conduct a proceeding, other than a trial, or perform a judicial action from any location in this state using videoconference, teleconference, or other available electronic means if authorized by the order of assignment.

(b) A judge shall extend the regular terms of the court, or call the special terms, that are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter and to dispose of pending litigation. If a term is extended, the other terms of the court may be opened and held as usual, and a term of court in that district does not fail because of the extension. By entering an order on the minutes of the court, the judge of a district court or statutory county court or a judge assigned by the presiding judge may convene a special term of the court for the trial of cases, the entry of orders, and the disposition of the business before the court.

(c) A district, statutory probate, or statutory county court judge shall:

(1) diligently discharge the administrative responsibilities of the office;

(2) rule on a case within 90 days after the case is taken under advisement;

(3) request the presiding judge to assign another judge to hear a motion relating to the recusal of the judge from a case pending in his court; and

(4) if an election contest or a suit for the removal of a local official is filed in his court, request the presiding judge to assign another judge who is not a resident of the county to hold a regular or special term of court in that county to dispose of the suit.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1107.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1107 / Section 1107.054
§ 1107.054. QUALIFICATIONS FOR CANDIDACY.
Status: in_force

(a) A candidate for manager must be a resident of the district.

(b) A candidate for a commissioners precinct must be a resident of that commissioners precinct.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 6913.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 6913 / Section 6913.103
§ 6913.103. NOTICE OF DIRECTORS' ELECTION.
Status: in_force

Notice of a directors' election shall be published once in a newspaper published in Haskell County not later than the 10th day before the date of the election.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8039.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8039 / Section 8039.0303
§ 8039.0303. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 8039.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8039 / Section 8039.0305
§ 8039.0305. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 54.016 or 54.0165, Water Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Local Government Code § 172.003 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 172 / Section 172.003
§ 172.003. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Affiliated service contractor" means an organization qualified for exemption under Section 501(c), Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. Section 501(c)), as amended, that provides governmental or quasi-governmental services on behalf of a political subdivision and derives more than 25 percent of its gross revenues from grants or funding from the political subdivision.

(2) "Employee" means a person who works at least 20 hours a week for a political subdivision.

(3) "Political subdivision" means a county, municipality, special district, school district, junior college district, housing authority, or other political subdivision of this state or any other state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8049.0103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8049 / Section 8049.0103
§ 8049.0103. CONFIRMATION AND DIRECTOR 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 § 8476.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8476 / Section 8476.152
§ 8476.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8476.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Local Government Code § 158.040 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 158 / Section 158.040
§ 158.040. EXCLUSIVITY.
Status: in_force

A civil service system created under this subchapter and in effect applies to the department to the exclusion of a civil service system in that county created under Subchapter A or another law.
Tex. Local Government Code § 351.031 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 351 / Section 351.031
§ 351.031. CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners courts of two or more counties may contract with each other for the joint operation of a jail to serve the counties.

(b) The contract may provide for the construction or acquisition of a facility or for the use of an existing facility.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7941.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7941 / Section 7941.051
§ 7941.051. 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. Health and Safety Code § 81.109 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 81 / Section 81.109
§ 81.109. COUNSELING REQUIRED FOR POSITIVE TEST RESULTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A positive test result may not be revealed to the person tested without giving that person the immediate opportunity for individual, face-to-face post-test counseling about:

(1) the meaning of the test result;

(2) the possible need for additional testing;

(3) measures to prevent the transmission of HIV;

(4) the availability of appropriate health care services, including mental health care, and appropriate social and support services in the geographic area of the person's residence;

(5) the benefits of partner notification; and

(6) the availability of partner notification programs.

(b) Post-test counseling should:

(1) increase a person's understanding of HIV infection;

(2) explain the potential need for confirmatory testing;

(3) explain ways to change behavior conducive to HIV transmission;

(4) encourage the person to seek appropriate medical care; and

(5) encourage the person to notify persons with whom there has been contact capable of transmitting HIV.

(c) Subsection (a) does not apply if:

(1) a report of a test result is used for statistical or research purposes only and any information that could identify the person is removed from the report; or

(2) the test is conducted for the sole purpose of screening blood, blood products, bodily fluids, organs, or tissues to determine suitability for donation.

(d) A person who is injured by an intentional violation of this section may bring a civil action for damages and may recover for each violation from a person who violates this section:

(1) $1,000 or actual damages, whichever is greater; and

(2) reasonable attorney fees.

(e) This section does not prohibit disciplinary proceedings from being conducted by the appropriate licensing authorities for a health care provider's violation of this section.

(f) A person performing a test to show HIV infection, antibodies to HIV, or infection with any other probable causative agent of AIDS is not liable under Subsection (d) for failing to provide post-test counseling if the person tested does not appear for the counseling.
Tex. Labor Code § 409.023 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 409 / Section 409.023
§ 409.023. PAYMENT OF BENEFITS; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION.
Status: in_force

(a) An insurance carrier shall continue to pay benefits promptly as and when the benefits accrue without a final decision, order, or other action of the commissioner, except as otherwise provided.

(b) Benefits shall be paid solely to the order of the employee or the employee's legal beneficiary.

(c) An insurance carrier commits an administrative violation if the insurance carrier fails to comply with this section.

(d) An insurance carrier that commits multiple violations of this section commits an additional administrative violation and is subject to:

(1) the sanctions provided under Section 415.023; and

(2) revocation of the right to do business under the workers' compensation laws of this state.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 621.153 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 621 / Section 621.153
§ 621.153. ISSUANCE OF CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN LIEU OF GIFT OR MINOR PRIZE.
Status: in_force

(a) An offeror who knows at the time a recipient of an offer visits a sales location or attends a sales presentation that the gift or minor prize will not be available within 14 days of the date of the visit or attendance shall at the time of the visit or at the conclusion of the sales presentation tender to the recipient, by cash or check, the amount of $100.

(b) If, after the expiration of the 14th day after the date the offeror issued a raincheck under Section 621.152 for a gift or minor prize, the offeror has not sent the gift or prize, the offeror shall send by mail to the recipient of the raincheck a check or money order in the amount of $100 payable to the recipient. The offeror shall:

(1) send the check or money order not later than the 15th day after the date the offeror issued the raincheck; and

(2) obtain a return receipt from the United States Postal Service that verifies that the check or money order was delivered to the recipient.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3935.109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3935 / Section 3935.109
§ 3935.109. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may engage in activities that accomplish the economic development purposes of the district.

(b) The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to:

(1) make loans and grants of public money; and

(2) provide district personnel and services.

(c) The district may create economic development programs and exercise the economic development powers provided to municipalities by:

(1) Chapter 380, Local Government Code; and

(2) Subchapter A, Chapter 1509, Government Code.
Tex. Water Code § 53.171 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 53 / Section 53.171
§ 53.171. POWER TO ISSUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) A district may issue bonds to secure indebtedness for any purpose authorized by this chapter, Chapter 49, or other applicable laws.

(b) A district may not issue tax bonds or incur any debt which is to be paid with tax revenue unless an election is first held in the district and the proposition is approved by a majority of the electors of the district who vote in the election.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 75D.001 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 75D / Section 75D.001
§ 75D.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Water park" means a commercial property designed to provide swimming, bathing, or other water-related recreation, including water activities using swimming pools, water play areas, water slides, splash pads, spray grounds, and lazy rivers. The term includes associated facilities and services such as changing rooms, showers, hot tubs, saunas, indoor or outdoor spectator seating areas, picnic areas, and associated retail sales and services.

(2) "Water park activity" means an activity at a water park for recreational or educational purposes.

(3) "Water park entity" means a person engaged in the business of owning or operating a water park.

(4) "Water park participant" means an individual, other than an employee of a water park entity, who attends a water park or engages in a water park activity.

(5) "Water park participant injury" means an injury sustained by a water park participant, including bodily injury, emotional distress, death, property damage, or any other loss arising from the person's participation in a water park activity or attendance at a water park.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 101A.057 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 101A / Section 101A.057
§ 101A.057. PROHIBITED OFFICE LOCATION.
Status: in_force

An institute employee may not have an office located in a facility owned by an entity receiving or applying to receive money from the institute.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 36A.005 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 36A / Section 36A.005
§ 36A.005. PERSONAL JURISDICTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A foreign-country judgment may not be refused recognition for lack of personal jurisdiction if:

(1) the defendant was served with process personally in the foreign country;

(2) the defendant voluntarily appeared in the proceeding, other than for the purpose of protecting property seized or threatened with seizure in the proceeding or of contesting the jurisdiction of the court over the defendant;

(3) the defendant, before commencement of the proceeding, agreed to submit to the jurisdiction of the foreign court with respect to the subject matter involved;

(4) the defendant was domiciled in the foreign country when the proceeding was instituted or was a corporation or other form of business organization whose principal place of business was in, or that was organized under the laws of, the foreign country;

(5) the defendant had a business office in the foreign country and the proceeding in the foreign court involved a cause of action arising out of business done by the defendant through that office in the foreign country; or

(6) the defendant operated a motor vehicle or airplane in the foreign country and the proceeding involved a cause of action arising out of that operation.

(b) The list of bases for personal jurisdiction in Subsection (a) is not exclusive. A court of this state may recognize bases of personal jurisdiction other than those listed in Subsection (a) as sufficient to support a foreign-country judgment.
Tex. Local Government Code § 552.906 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 552 / Section 552.906
§ 552.906. MUNICIPAL UTILITY PLANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a general-law municipality that owns a utility plant that provides utility service.

(b) The governing body of a municipality may:

(1) by ordinance regulate the rates and compensation charged the public by the municipality for utility service;

(2) establish and operate a plant to manufacture, generate, or produce utility service; and

(3) sell and distribute utility service to the public in the municipality's boundaries.

(c) In this section, "utility service" means the provision of water, sewer service, gas, electric energy, or a substance used for lighting, heat, or power.
Tex. Finance Code § 61.005 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 61 / Section 61.005
§ 61.005. RECORD OF PROCEEDING.
Status: in_force

On written request by an interested party, the commissioner shall keep a formal record of the proceedings of a hearing under this subtitle.
Tex. Transportation Code § 223.101 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 223 / Section 223.101
§ 223.101. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Highway emergency" means a situation or condition of a designated state highway that:

(A) poses an imminent threat to life or property of travelers; or

(B) substantially disrupts the orderly flow of traffic and commerce.

(2) "Highway improvement contract" means a contract awarded by the department for the construction, repair, or maintenance of a designated state highway or any part of that highway.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3833.355 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3833 / Section 3833.355
§ 3833.355. BOND SALES.
Status: in_force

Section 49.183, Water Code, applies to the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9054.0001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9054 / Section 9054.0001
§ 9054.0001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

(3) "Director" means a board member.

(4) "District" means the Hidalgo County Water Improvement District No. 3.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1063.114 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1063 / Section 1063.114
§ 1063.114. CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR CARE AND TREATMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may contract with a county or municipality located outside the district's boundaries for the care and treatment of a sick or injured person of that county or municipality.

(b) The board may contract with this state or a federal agency for the treatment of a sick or injured person.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18A.101 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 18A / Section 18A.101
§ 18A.101. OFFENSES FOR WHICH INTERCEPTION ORDER MAY BE ISSUED.
Status: in_force

A judge of competent jurisdiction may issue an interception order only if the prosecutor applying for the order shows probable cause to believe that the interception will provide evidence of the commission of:

(1) a felony under any of the following provisions of the Health and Safety Code:

(A) Chapter 481, other than felony possession of marihuana;

(B) Chapter 483; or

(C) Section 485.032;

(2) an offense under any of the following provisions of the Penal Code:

(A) Section 19.02;

(B) Section 19.03;

(C) Section 20.03;

(D) Section 20.04;

(E) Chapter 20A;

(F) Chapter 34, if the criminal activity giving rise to the proceeds involves the commission of an offense under Title 5, Penal Code, or an offense under federal law or the laws of another state containing elements that are substantially similar to the elements of an offense under Title 5;

(G) Section 38.11;

(H) Section 43.04;

(I) Section 43.041;

(J) Section 43.05; or

(K) Section 43.26; or

(3) an attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit an offense listed in Subdivision (1) or (2).
Tex. Occupations Code § 2301.754 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2301 / Section 2301.754
§ 2301.754. DISMISSAL FOR FAILURE TO PROSECUTE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person filing an appeal under this subchapter shall pursue the appeal with reasonable diligence.

(b) If the person fails to prosecute the appeal within six months after the date the appeal is filed, the court shall presume that the appeal has been abandoned. On the motion of the attorney general or a party in the case, the court shall dismiss the appeal after notifying the person who filed the appeal, unless the person shows good cause for the delay.
Tex. Finance Code § 347.302 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 347 / Section 347.302
§ 347.302. CHARGE PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

A creditor may not charge a consumer any amount in connection with processing a credit transaction rate adjustment under Subchapter C.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1108.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1108 / Section 1108.056
§ 1108.056. OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall elect:

(1) a president and a vice president from among its members; and

(2) a secretary, who need not be a director.

(b) Each officer of the board serves a one-year term.

(c) The board shall fill a vacancy in a board office for the unexpired term.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7991A.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7991A / Section 7991A.0105
§ 7991A.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. Special District Local Laws Code § 8270.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8270 / Section 8270.202
§ 8270.202. DISTRICT ACCOUNTS.
Status: in_force

The district shall keep a complete system of the district's accounts.
Tex. Transportation Code § 286.063 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 286 / Section 286.063
§ 286.063. PUBLIC NECESSITY FOR ADDITIONAL ROADS; PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

(a) A public necessity for additional roads is created by the lack of adequate roads for general public access to a navigable stream, public lake, or the shore of a lake.

(b) There is a public necessity for a road under this subchapter if a bank or shore of public water is inaccessible to the general public.

(c) The purpose of this subchapter is to establish a road to make accessible to the general public a bank or shore of public water that is fenced in and inaccessible.

(d) A bank or shore of public water is inaccessible to the general public under this section if:

(1) the bank or shore extends for more than five miles without a public road to furnish access to the bank or shore; or

(2) there is an area of five or more miles on the bank or shore without a road to furnish public access to the bank or shore.