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Tex. Government Code § 540A.0054 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 540A / Section 540A.0054
§ 540A.0054.
Status: in_force

Sec. 540A.0054. MANAGED TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION: SUBCONTRACT WITH TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY. A managed transportation organization may subcontract with a transportation network company to provide services under this subchapter. A rule or other requirement the executive commissioner adopts under this subchapter or Subchapter H, Chapter 526, does not apply to the subcontracted transportation network company or a motor vehicle operator who is part of the company's network.
Tex. Water Code § 57.275 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 57 / Section 57.275
§ 57.275. TAX COLLECTION ON REASSESSMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The judgment and decree of the commissioners of appraisement reassessing benefits in the district are the basis of the assessment of taxes in the district.

(b) The assessment can again be modified or changed but there can be no reassessment of benefits that will in any way render any outstanding bonds or other indebtedness of the district insecure. The sum of benefits as reassessed may never be less than the sum of all outstanding bonds and other indebtedness of the district.

(c) The commissioners court of each county in which the district is located shall levy and have assessed and collected taxes based on the reassessment, at a rate sufficient to provide funds to pay the interest on all outstanding bonds and other indebtedness of the district, to pay the bonds or other indebtedness at maturity, and to provide the necessary sinking funds to pay all bonds or other indebtedness that may be issued.

(d) If the engineer's report is modified, or if extensive repairs or additions are made, the provisions of this section apply to districts that levy taxes on the ad valorem basis, but the commissioners of appraisement shall assess only the damages which will accrue to the property inside or outside the district as a result of the changes in the report.
Tex. Business Organizations Code § 152.503 — TX Code / Code bo / Chapter 152 / Section 152.503
§ 152.503. WRONGFUL WITHDRAWAL; LIABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) At any time before the occurrence of an event requiring a winding up of partnership business, a partner may withdraw from the partnership and cease to be a partner as provided by Section 152.501.

(b) A partner's withdrawal is wrongful only if:

(1) the withdrawal breaches an express provision of the partnership agreement;

(2) in the case of a partnership that has a period of duration, is for a particular undertaking, or is required under its partnership agreement to wind up the partnership on occurrence of a specified event, before the expiration of the period of duration, the completion of the undertaking, or the occurrence of the event, as appropriate:

(A) the partner withdraws by express will;

(B) the partner withdraws by becoming a debtor in bankruptcy; or

(C) in the case of a partner that is not an individual, a trust other than a business trust, or an estate, the partner is expelled or otherwise withdraws because the partner wilfully dissolved or terminated; or

(3) the partner is expelled by judicial decree under Section 152.501(b)(5).

(c) In addition to other liability of the partner to the partnership or to the other partners, a wrongfully withdrawing partner is liable to the partnership and to the other partners for damages caused by the withdrawal.
Tex. Transportation Code § 521.298 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 521 / Section 521.298
§ 521.298. HEARING REQUEST.
Status: in_force

If, not later than the 15th day after the date on which the person is considered to have received notice of the suspension or revocation under Section 521.295(b), the department receives at its headquarters in Austin, in writing, including a facsimile transmission, or by another manner prescribed by the department, a request that a hearing be held, a hearing shall be held as provided by Sections 521.295-521.303.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8510.0109 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8510 / Section 8510.0109
§ 8510.0109. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7978.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7978 / Section 7978.002
§ 7978.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 24.420 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.420
§ 24.420.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.420. 243RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT (EL PASO COUNTY). (a) The 243rd Judicial District is composed of El Paso County.

(b) Section 24.136, relating to the 34th District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 243rd District Court.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1022.057 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1022 / Section 1022.057
§ 1022.057. 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 for a term of one year.

(c) The board shall fill a vacancy in a board office for the unexpired term.
Tex. Government Code § 508.186 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 508 / Section 508.186
§ 508.186. SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

A parole panel shall require as a condition of parole or mandatory supervision that a releasee required to register as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure:

(1) register under that chapter; and

(2) submit a blood sample or other specimen to the Department of Public Safety under Subchapter G, Chapter 411, for the purpose of creating a DNA record of the releasee, unless the releasee has already submitted the required specimen under other state law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1102.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1102 / Section 1102.001
§ 1102.001. 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 Sweeny Hospital District.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3951.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3951 / Section 3951.005
§ 3951.005. INITIAL DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is initially composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter.

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

(1) organization, existence, or validity;

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

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

(4) legality or operation.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 24.054 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 24 / Section 24.054
§ 24.054. ASSISTANCE GRANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may make grants of money from the account to a large county or municipality for use by the county or municipality as all or part of the county's or municipality's required share of funds for eligibility for receiving a federal rehabilitation and recovery grant.

(b) In order to receive a grant under this section, the county or municipality seeking the federal grant shall apply to the department for the grant and present evidence that the county or municipality qualifies for the federal grant.

(c) A grant under this section is conditioned on the county or municipality qualifying for and receiving the federal grant.
Tex. Water Code § 17.015 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 17 / Section 17.015
§ 17.015. FORM, DENOMINATION, PLACE OF PAYMENT.
Status: in_force

The board shall:

(1) determine the form of the bonds, including the form of any interest coupons to be attached;

(2) fix the denomination of the bonds; and

(3) fix the places of payment of the principal and interest.
Tex. Labor Code § 412.027 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 412 / Section 412.027
§ 412.027. USE OF TECHNOLOGY.
Status: in_force

The board shall implement a policy requiring the office to use appropriate technological solutions to improve the office's ability to perform its functions. The policy must ensure that the public is able to interact with the office on the Internet.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2209.301 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2209 / Section 2209.301
§ 2209.301. SCOPE OF COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) The pool shall insure a nonprofit organization and the organization's officers and employees against liability for acts and omissions under the laws of this state.

(b) The pool shall provide to a nonprofit organization that qualifies under this chapter and the plan of operation:

(1) primary liability insurance coverage in an amount not to exceed $250,000; and

(2) excess liability insurance coverage in an amount that the board finds is actuarially sound.

(c) The pool may participate in evaluating, settling, and defending a claim against a nonprofit organization insured by the pool if the claim is covered by pool coverage.

(d) The pool is liable in an amount not to exceed the limit of coverage provided to a nonprofit organization on a claim made against the organization.
Tex. Transportation Code § 503.0618 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 503 / Section 503.0618
§ 503.0618. CONVERTER'S LICENSE PLATES.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section, "converter" means a person who holds a converter's license issued under Chapter 2301, Occupations Code.

(b) Instead of registering under Chapter 502 a vehicle that a converter operates or permits to be operated on a public street or highway, the converter may apply for, receive, and attach converter's license plates to the vehicle if it is the type of vehicle that the converter is engaged in the business of assembling or modifying.

(c) The fee for a converter's license plate is $20 a year.

(d) The department shall prescribe the form of an application under this section.

(e) A fee collected under this section shall be deposited to the credit of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1003.107 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1003 / Section 1003.107
§ 1003.107. EMINENT DOMAIN.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire a fee simple or other interest in any type of property, real, personal, or mixed, located in the territory of the district if the interest is necessary or convenient for the district to exercise the rights, powers, privileges, or functions conferred by this chapter.

(b) The district must exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code, but the district is not required to deposit in the trial court money or bond as provided by Section 21.021(a), Property Code.

(c) In a condemnation proceeding brought by the district, the district is not required to:

(1) pay in advance or provide bond or other security for costs in the trial court;

(2) provide bond for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or a temporary injunction; or

(3) provide bond for costs or supersedeas on an appeal or writ of error.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3922.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3922 / Section 3922.153
§ 3922.153. PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS WITH ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been filed with the board.

(b) A petition filed under Subsection (a) must be signed by the owners of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district subject to assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for the county.
Tex. Insurance Code § 3502.106 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 3502 / Section 3502.106
§ 3502.106. CLAIM AGAINST RESIDENTIAL BORROWER.
Status: in_force

A mortgage guaranty insurance policy may not contain a provision that allows subrogation rights or any other claim by the insurer against the borrower for a deficiency arising from a foreclosure sale of a single-family dwelling that is occupied by the borrower as the borrower's principal residence.
Tex. Insurance Code § 4152.214 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 4152 / Section 4152.214
§ 4152.214. PLACEMENT OF REINSURANCE WITH UNAUTHORIZED REINSURER.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the ceding insurer releases the manager in writing from the manager's obligations under this section, a manager who places reinsurance on behalf of an authorized ceding insurer with a reinsurer that is not authorized, accredited, or trusteed in this state under Chapter 493 shall:

(1) exercise due diligence in inquiring into the financial condition of the reinsurer;

(2) disclose to the ceding insurer the manager's findings in connection with the inquiry under Subdivision (1); and

(3) make available to the ceding insurer a copy of the current financial statement of the reinsurer.

(b) A ceding insurer that releases a manager from the manager's obligations under Subsection (a) assumes those obligations.
Tex. Government Code § 1473.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1473 / Section 1473.001
§ 1473.001. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE PUBLIC LIBRARY BONDS.
Status: in_force

The commissioners court of a county by order may authorize the issuance of county bonds to finance all or part of the acquisition, construction, improvement, enlargement, equipment, or repair of a public library building.
Tex. Government Code § 660.118 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 660 / Section 660.118
§ 660.118. INCIDENTAL EXPENSES.
Status: in_force

A state agency may reimburse a state employee for an incidental expense incurred by the employee only in accordance with rules adopted by the comptroller under this chapter.
Tex. Education Code § 105.404 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 105 / Section 105.404
§ 105.404. AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER ENTITIES.
Status: in_force

The board may execute and carry out affiliation or coordinating agreements with any other entity, school, or institution in this state to provide clinical, postgraduate, including internship and residency, or other levels of medical educational work for the health science center.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 140A.109 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 140A / Section 140A.109
§ 140A.109. ABATEMENT OF SUIT.
Status: in_force

If the district attorney, criminal district attorney, or county attorney with felony criminal jurisdiction determines that a suit brought under this chapter would interfere with an ongoing criminal investigation or prosecution after notifying the attorney general of the investigation or prosecution under Section 140A.108, the district attorney, criminal district attorney, or county attorney with felony criminal jurisdiction may request, in writing, that the attorney general abate the suit. On receipt of this request, the attorney general shall abate the suit.
Tex. Local Government Code § 192.006 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 192 / Section 192.006
§ 192.006. COUNTY COURT RECORDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The county clerk is the custodian of the records of the county court in civil and criminal cases and in matters of probate. The county clerk shall record each act and proceeding of the county court, record under direction of the judge each judgment of the court, and record the issuance of and return on each execution issued by the court.

(b) The county clerk shall keep the records of the county court properly indexed and arranged.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1050.060 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1050 / Section 1050.060
§ 1050.060. VOTING REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

A concurrence of four directors is sufficient in any matter relating to district business.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9066.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9066 / Section 9066.001
§ 9066.001. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "district" means the Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 119.
Tex. Insurance Code § 491.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 491 / Section 491.004
§ 491.004. RISK LIMITATION FOR ALIEN INSURER.
Status: in_force

An insurer incorporated under the laws of a jurisdiction other than this state, another state, or the United States and authorized to engage in business in this state may not, unless the insurer reinsures the excess in another solvent insurer, expose itself to a loss or hazard on a single risk in an amount that exceeds the sum of:

(1) 10 percent of the insurer's deposit with the statutory officer in the state through which the insurer is authorized to engage in business in the United States; and

(2) 10 percent of the other surplus for policyholders of the insurer's United States branch.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3873.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3873 / Section 3873.155
§ 3873.155. SUITS.
Status: in_force

The board may sue and be sued in its own name.
Tex. Government Code § 615.076 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 615 / Section 615.076
§ 615.076. LEVEL OF COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) An eligible survivor may elect to purchase or continue to purchase coverage at any level of benefits currently offered by the employing entity to dependents of an active employee.

(b) An eligible survivor may elect to purchase or continue to purchase coverage at a reduced level of benefits if the employing entity offers that option.
Tex. Education Code § 51.4032 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 51 / Section 51.4032
§ 51.4032. ANNUAL REPORT OF PARTICIPATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION.
Status: in_force

Not later than December 1 of each year and in the form prescribed by the coordinating board, each general academic teaching institution and medical and dental unit as defined in Section 61.003 shall provide to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and shall publish on the institution's website a report describing the composition of the institution's entering class of students. The report must include a demographic breakdown of the class, including a breakdown by race, ethnicity, economic status, and high school class standing. A report submitted by a general academic teaching institution or medical and dental unit as defined in Section 61.003 must include separate demographic breakdowns of the students admitted under Sections 51.803, 51.804, and 51.805 and a description of any plans, policies, or programs developed or implemented by the institution to recruit and retain students from underrepresented groups such as racial or ethnic minority groups.
Tex. Education Code § 87.105 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 87 / Section 87.105
§ 87.105. CENTER FOR THE STUDY AND PREVENTION OF JUVENILE CRIME AND DELINQUENCY.
Status: in_force

(a) The Center for the Study and Prevention of Juvenile Crime and Delinquency is established at Prairie View A&M University.

(b) The organization, control, and management of the center is vested in the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.

(c) The board of regents shall approve the employment of personnel by and the operating budget of the center. An employee of the center is an employee of Prairie View A&M University.

(d) The center may:

(1) conduct, coordinate, collect, and evaluate research in all areas relating to juvenile crime and delinquency;

(2) provide a setting for educational programs relating to juvenile crime and delinquency, including degree programs at Prairie View A&M University and other educational programs such as continuing education and in-service training for criminal justice and social service professionals;

(3) serve as a state and national resource for information on juvenile crime and delinquency; and

(4) in connection with its research and educational programs:

(A) develop programs, policies, and strategies to address juvenile crime and delinquency and related social problems; and

(B) create partnerships, collaborative efforts, or outreach, public service, or technical assistance programs to assist communities, governmental agencies, or private entities to implement programs, policies, and strategies that address juvenile crime and delinquency and related social problems.

(e) The center may enter into a cooperative agreement or contract with a public or private entity to perform the duties of the center.

(f) The board of regents may accept gifts and grants from a public or private source for the benefit of the center.

(g) Establishment of the center is subject to the availability of funds for that purpose.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1103.454 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1103 / Section 1103.454
§ 1103.454. GENERAL SUBPOENA AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may request and, if necessary, compel by subpoena:

(1) the attendance of witnesses for examination under oath; and

(2) the production of records, documents, and other evidence relevant to the investigation of an alleged violation of this chapter for inspection and copying.

(b) The board may also issue a subpoena for purposes of an investigation of a complaint to determine whether the board should institute a contested case proceeding.

(c) If a person does not comply with a subpoena, the board, acting through the attorney general, may file suit to enforce the subpoena in a district court in Travis County or in the county in which a hearing conducted by the board may be held.

(d) The court shall order compliance with the subpoena if the court finds that good cause exists for the issuance of the subpoena.
Tex. Occupations Code § 601.202 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 601 / Section 601.202
§ 601.202. REGISTRY.
Status: in_force

The advisory board by rule shall establish a registry of persons required to comply with this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1080.056 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1080 / Section 1080.056
§ 1080.056. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may employ a district administrator to manage the operations of the hospital system.

(b) The district administrator may employ necessary personnel to perform the services provided by the hospital system.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7982A.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7982A / Section 7982A.0303
§ 7982A.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 § 1041.154 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1041 / Section 1041.154
§ 1041.154. ANNUAL AUDIT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board annually shall have an independent audit made of the district's books and records for the fiscal year.

(b) Not later than December 31 of each year, the audit shall be filed:

(1) with the comptroller; and

(2) at the district office.
Tex. Local Government Code § 134.157 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 134 / Section 134.157
§ 134.157. ACCOUNT FOR PROSECUTOR'S FEES.
Status: in_force

Money allocated under Section 134.102 to the account for prosecutor's fees maintained in the county treasury as required by Section 134.151 may be used by a county only to defray the costs of services provided by a prosecutor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1099.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1099 / Section 1099.001
§ 1099.001. 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 Stratford Hospital District.