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Tex. Human Resources Code § 42.054 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 42 / Section 42.054
§ 42.054. FEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall charge an applicant a nonrefundable application fee for an initial license to operate a child-care facility, a child-placing agency, or a continuum-of-care residential operation.

(b) The department shall charge each child-care facility a fee for an initial license. The department shall charge each child-placing agency and continuum-of-care residential operation a fee for an initial license.

(c) The department shall charge each licensed child-care facility an annual license fee. The fee is due on the date on which the department issues the child-care facility's initial license and on the anniversary of that date.

(d) The department shall charge each licensed child-placing agency and continuum-of-care residential operation an annual license fee. The fee is due on the date on which the department issues the initial license to the child-placing agency or continuum-of-care residential operation and on the anniversary of that date.

(e) The department shall charge each family home that is listed or registered with the department an annual fee. The fee is due on the date on which the department initially lists or registers the home and on the anniversary of that date.

(f) If a facility, agency, or home fails to pay the annual fee when due, the license, listing, or registration, as appropriate, is automatically suspended until the fee is paid. The license, listing, or registration shall be revoked if the fee is not paid within six months after the date the automatic suspension begins. A suspension or revocation under this subsection is not a suspension or revocation under Section 42.072.

(g) The provisions of Subsections (b) through (f) do not apply to:

(1) nonprofit facilities regulated under this chapter that provided 24-hour care for children in the managing conservatorship of the department during the 12-month period immediately preceding the anniversary date of the facility's license;

(2) facilities operated by a nonprofit corporation or foundation that provides 24-hour residential care and does not charge for the care provided; or

(3) a family home listed under Section 42.0523 in which the relative child-care provider cares for the child in the child's own home.

(h) The executive commissioner by rule shall set fees under this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3884.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3884 / Section 3884.006
§ 3884.006. ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES.
Status: in_force

(a) All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in:

(1) a tax increment reinvestment zone created by the city under Chapter 311, Tax Code;

(2) a tax abatement reinvestment zone created by the city under Chapter 312, Tax Code; or

(3) an enterprise zone created by the city under Chapter 2303, Government Code.

(b) If the city creates a tax increment reinvestment zone described by Subsection (a), the city and the board of directors of the zone, by contract with the district, may grant money deposited in the tax increment fund to the district to be used by the district for the purposes permitted for money granted to a corporation under Section 380.002(b), Local Government Code, including the right to pledge the money as security for any bonds issued by the district for an improvement project. A project may not receive public funds under Section 380.002(b), Local Government Code, unless the project has been approved by the governing body of the city by the adoption of a resolution.

(c) A tax increment reinvestment zone created by the city in the district is not subject to the limitations provided by Section 311.006(b), Tax Code.
Tex. Transportation Code § 68.104 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 68 / Section 68.104
§ 68.104. TRANSFER OF SHARES.
Status: in_force

(a) The association shall issue one share to a branch pilot on the pilot's initial commissioning if the pilot pays the association a sum equal to the value of the share determined in the manner provided by this subchapter.

(b) The association shall purchase the share of a branch pilot who for any reason other than death ceases to render pilot services. The association shall purchase the share not later than the 30th day after the date of a request by the withdrawing pilot and on surrender of the share.

(c) Not later than the 30th day after providing the association with proof of identity of the legal representative of the estate of a deceased branch pilot, the legal representative shall tender and transfer to the association the deceased pilot's share. The association shall pay the estate the value of the share determined as provided by this subchapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1049.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1049 / Section 1049.202
§ 1049.202. TAX TO PAY BONDS.
Status: in_force

The board may issue bonds under Section 1049.201 only if the board imposes an ad valorem tax at a rate sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds as the bonds mature.
Tex. Government Code § 548.0256 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 548 / Section 548.0256
§ 548.0256. REIMBURSEMENT FOR OTHER CONDITIONS AND RISK FACTORS.
Status: in_force

To comply with state and federal requirements to provide access to medically necessary services under Medicaid, including the Medicaid managed care program, and if the commission determines it is cost-effective and clinically effective, the commission or a Medicaid managed care organization, as applicable, may reimburse providers for home telemonitoring services provided to individuals who have conditions and exhibit risk factors other than those expressly authorized by this subchapter.
Tex. Government Code § 662.008 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 662 / Section 662.008
§ 662.008. PART-TIME STATE EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

The pay of a part-time state employee for a paid day off to which the employee is entitled under this subchapter must be proportionally reduced to account for the fewer hours the employee normally works.
Tex. Government Code § 53.103 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 53 / Section 53.103
§ 53.103. TERM OF OFFICE.
Status: in_force

The bailiff holds office at the will of the judge of the court served by the bailiff.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1201.105 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.105
§ 1201.105. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR BENEFITS FOR LONG-TERM CARE IN INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, OR BLANKET POLICY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall adopt rules establishing minimum standards for benefits for long-term care coverage under individual, group, and blanket accident and health insurance policies and certificates delivered or issued for delivery in this state.

(b) Rules adopted under this section apply to group coverages delivered or issued for delivery by a corporation operating under Chapter 842.
Tex. Labor Code § 407A.057 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 407A / Section 407A.057
§ 407A.057. ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE BOND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the requirements under Section 407A.051, the commissioner may require a service company providing claim services to furnish a performance bond of $250,000 in the form prescribed by the commissioner.

(b) In lieu of a performance bond under Subsection (a), a security deposit of cash or securities acceptable to the commissioner may be deposited with the commissioner to be held in the state treasury.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9011.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9011 / Section 9011.108
§ 9011.108. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

Unless the board by resolution increases the fee to an amount authorized by Section 49.060, Water Code, each director is entitled to receive a fee of not more than $25 a day for each day the director spends performing duties as a director. The fees for each director for any one month may not exceed $100.
Tex. Finance Code § 98.202 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 98 / Section 98.202
§ 98.202. REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may revoke a foreign savings bank's certificate of authority on the failure or refusal of the savings bank to comply with a final order of the commissioner.

(b) On revocation under Subsection (a), an agent of the savings bank may not transact business in this state except to:

(1) receive a payment to apply to an active loan contract; or

(2) pay a withdrawal request.
Tex. Utilities Code § 12.156 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 12 / Section 12.156
§ 12.156. QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

The executive director or the executive director's designee shall provide to commissioners and commission employees as often as necessary information regarding their:

(1) qualifications for office or employment under this title; and

(2) responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers and employees.
Tex. Local Government Code § 22.076 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 22 / Section 22.076
§ 22.076. BOND OF MARSHAL; ABOLITION OF OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) The marshal of the municipality shall execute a bond. The bond must be conditioned that the marshal will faithfully perform the official duties as the governing body of the municipality may require.

(b) The governing body of a municipality with a population of less than 5,000 by ordinance may abolish the office of marshal and, at the same time in the ordinance, confer the duties of the office on a municipal police officer appointed as the governing body directs or on any other peace officer of the county. However, an elected marshal may not be removed from office under this subsection.
Tex. Government Code § 1506.102 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1506 / Section 1506.102
§ 1506.102. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter, "parking improvement" means a permanent public improvement consisting of a structure, parking area, or facility for off-street parking or storage of motor vehicles or other conveyances.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8027.0503 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8027 / Section 8027.0503
§ 8027.0503. 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. Utilities Code § 39.1514 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 39 / Section 39.1514
§ 39.1514. COMMISSION DIRECTIVES TO INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may not use a verbal directive to direct an independent organization certified under Section 39.151 to take an official action. The commission may direct the organization to take an official action only through:

(1) a contested case;

(2) rulemaking; or

(3) a memorandum or written order adopted by a majority vote.

(a-1) The commission must use a contested case or rulemaking process to direct an independent organization certified under Section 39.151 to take an official action that will create a new cost or fee, increase an existing cost or fee, or impose significant operational obligations on an entity.

(b) The commission by rule shall:

(1) specify the types of directives the commission may issue through a contested case, rulemaking, memorandum, or written order, in accordance with Subsection (a-1);

(2) require that proposed commission directives be included as an item on a commission meeting agenda and require the commission to allow members of the public an opportunity to comment on the agenda item; and

(3) establish a reasonable timeline for the release before a commission meeting of discussion materials relevant to any proposed commission directives included as agenda items for that meeting.

(c) Notwithstanding another provision of this section, the commission may use a verbal directive to direct an independent organization to take an official action in an urgent or emergency situation that poses an imminent threat to public health, public safety, or the reliability of the power grid. If the commission uses a verbal directive, the commission shall provide written documentation of the directive to the independent organization not later than 72 hours after the urgent or emergency situation ends. The commission by rule shall establish criteria for determining whether a situation is urgent or an emergency under this subsection and establish a process by which the commission will issue directives to the independent organization under this subsection.
Tex. Transportation Code § 174.253 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 174 / Section 174.253
§ 174.253. GRANTS AND LOANS.
Status: in_force

A district may accept grants and loans from the United States, this state and its agencies and political subdivisions, and other persons and entities.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7910.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7910 / Section 7910.002
§ 7910.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 171.0055 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 171 / Section 171.0055
§ 171.0055. FORMAT OF COURT-ORDERED PROGRAM.
Status: in_force

A provider may offer a court-ordered program under this chapter in-person or online.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 174.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 174 / Section 174.001
§ 174.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Texas Genomic Act of 2025.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8235.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8235 / Section 8235.152
§ 8235.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8235.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district as provided by 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. Government Code § 508.256 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 508 / Section 508.256
§ 508.256. WITHDRAWAL OF WARRANT.
Status: in_force

At any time before setting a revocation hearing date under Section 508.282, the division may withdraw a warrant and continue supervision of a releasee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1041.057 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1041 / Section 1041.057
§ 1041.057. SEAL.
Status: in_force

The board may adopt a seal for the district.
Tex. Education Code § 29.0032 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 29 / Section 29.0032
§ 29.0032. PROVIDERS OF DYSLEXIA INSTRUCTION.
Status: in_force

(a) A provider of dyslexia instruction to students with dyslexia and related disorders:

(1) must be fully trained in the district's adopted instructional materials for students with dyslexia; and

(2) is not required to hold a certificate or permit in special education issued under Subchapter B, Chapter 21, unless the provider is employed in a special education position that requires the certification.

(b) The completion of a literacy achievement academy under Section 21.4552 by an educator who participates in the evaluation or instruction of students with dyslexia and related disorders does not satisfy the requirements of Subsection (a)(1).
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 91.171 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 91 / Section 91.171
§ 91.171. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be cited as the Underground Natural Gas Storage and Conservation Act of 1977.
Tex. Education Code § 54.368 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 54 / Section 54.368
§ 54.368. INTERINSTITUTIONAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS; OPTIONAL EXEMPTION.
Status: in_force

(a) In this section:

(1) "Interinstitutional academic program" means a program under which a student may, in accordance with a written agreement between an institution of higher education and one or more other institutions of higher education or private or independent institutions of higher education, take courses at each institution that is a party to the agreement as necessary to fulfill the program's degree or certificate requirements.

(2) "Private or independent institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the governing board of an institution of higher education may exempt from the payment of tuition and required fees authorized by this chapter a student who is taking a course, including an interdisciplinary course, at the institution under an interinstitutional academic program agreement but who is enrolled primarily at another institution of higher education or at a private or independent institution of higher education that is a party to the agreement and to which the student is responsible for the payment of tuition and fees.
Tex. Transportation Code § 460.202 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 460 / Section 460.202
§ 460.202. ELIGIBILITY.
Status: in_force

To be eligible for appointment to the board of directors, a person must:

(1) have professional experience in the field of transportation, business, government, engineering, or law; and

(2) reside:

(A) in the territory of the authority; or

(B) outside the territory of the authority in a municipality that is located partly in the territory of the authority.
Tex. Water Code § 11.145 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 11 / Section 11.145
§ 11.145. WHEN CONSTRUCTION MUST BEGIN.
Status: in_force

(a) If a permit is for appropriation by direct diversion, construction of the proposed facilities shall begin within the time fixed by the commission, which shall not exceed two years after the date the permit is issued. The appropriator shall work diligently and continuously to the completion of the construction. The commission may, by entering an order of record, extend the time for beginning construction. The commission may establish fees, not to exceed $1,000, for extending the time to begin construction of the proposed facilities.

(b) If the permit contemplates construction of a storage reservoir, construction shall begin within the time fixed by the commission, not to exceed two years after the date the permit is issued. The commission, by entering an order of record, may extend the time for beginning construction. The commission may fix fees, not to exceed $1,000, for extending the time to begin construction of reservoirs.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7894.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7894 / Section 7894.0401
§ 7894.0401. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue, without an election, bonds and other obligations secured by:

(1) revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or

(2) contract payments described by Section 7894.0403.

(b) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.

(c) The district may not issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes to finance a road project unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8832.054 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8832 / Section 8832.054
§ 8832.054. QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELECTION; ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE.
Status: in_force

(a) To be qualified for election as a director, a person must be:

(1) a resident of the district; and

(2) at least 18 years of age.

(b) To represent a single-member district, a director must own property in that single-member district.
Tex. Government Code § 815.5071 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 815 / Section 815.5071
§ 815.5071. TRUSTEE-TO-TRUSTEE TRANSFER.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Section 811.005 and to the extent required as a condition of plan qualification under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Section 401), the retirement system shall, in accordance with Section 401(a)(31) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Section 401(a)(31)) and related regulations, permit the distributee of an eligible rollover distribution to elect to have the distribution paid directly to an eligible retirement plan specified by the distributee in the form of a direct trustee-to-trustee transfer. The board of trustees may adopt rules to carry out this section. Terms used in this section have the meanings assigned by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Title 26, United States Code).
Tex. Occupations Code § 403.101 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 403 / Section 403.101
§ 403.101. LICENSE REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

A person may not use the title "licensed dyslexia practitioner" or "licensed dyslexia therapist" in this state unless the person holds the appropriate license under this chapter.
Tex. Local Government Code § 373A.103 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 373A / Section 373A.103
§ 373A.103. PURPOSE OF TRUST.
Status: in_force

The purpose of a trust is to:

(1) control local land use and reduce absentee ownership;

(2) provide affordable housing for low-income and moderate-income residents in the community;

(3) promote resident ownership and control of housing;

(4) keep housing affordable for future residents; and

(5) capture the value of public investment for long-term community benefit.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3819.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3819 / Section 3819.001
§ 3819.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "District" means the Baybrook Management District.
Tex. Family Code § 154.011 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 154 / Section 154.011
§ 154.011. SUPPORT NOT CONDITIONED ON POSSESSION OR ACCESS.
Status: in_force

A court may not render an order that conditions the payment of child support on whether a managing conservator allows a possessory conservator to have possession of or access to a child.
Tex. Election Code § 501.027 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 501 / Section 501.027
§ 501.027. HEADING AND STATEMENT ON PETITION TO PROHIBIT.
Status: in_force

(a) Each page of the petition for a local option election seeking to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages of one or more of the various types and alcoholic contents must be headed "Petition for Local Option Election to Prohibit."

(b) The petition must contain a statement just ahead of the signatures of the petitioners, as follows: "It is the hope, purpose and intent of the petitioners whose signatures appear hereon to see prohibited the sale of alcoholic beverages referred to in the issue set out above."

(c) The issue to be voted on must be:

(1) clearly stated in the petition; and

(2) one of the issues listed in Section 501.035.
Tex. Property Code § 92.334 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 92 / Section 92.334
§ 92.334. INVALID COMPLAINTS.
Status: in_force

(a) If a tenant files or prosecutes a suit for retaliatory action based on a complaint asserted under Section 92.331(a)(3), and the government building or housing inspector or utility company representative visits the premises and determines in writing that a violation of a building or housing code does not exist or that a utility problem does not exist, there is a rebuttable presumption that the tenant acted in bad faith.

(b) If a tenant files or prosecutes a suit under this subchapter in bad faith, the landlord may recover possession of the dwelling unit and may recover from the tenant a civil penalty of one month's rent plus $500, court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees. If the tenant's rent payment to the landlord is subsidized in whole or in part by a governmental entity, the civil penalty granted under this section shall reflect the fair market rent of the dwelling plus $500.