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Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 2B.0301 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 2B / Section 2B.0301
§ 2B.0301. DUTY TO REQUEST AND RENDER AID.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a peace officer who encounters an injured person while discharging the officer's official duties shall immediately and as necessary:

(1) request emergency medical services personnel to provide the person with emergency medical services; and

(2) while waiting for emergency medical services personnel to arrive, provide first aid or treatment to the person to the extent of the officer's skill and training.

(b) The peace officer is not required to request emergency medical services or provide first aid or treatment under Subsection (a) if:

(1) making the request or providing the treatment would expose the officer or another person to a risk of bodily injury; or

(2) the officer is injured and physically unable to make the request or provide the treatment.
Tex. Family Code § 152.201 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 152 / Section 152.201
§ 152.201. INITIAL CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in Section 152.204, a court of this state has jurisdiction to make an initial child custody determination only if:

(1) this state is the home state of the child on the date of the commencement of the proceeding, or was the home state of the child within six months before the commencement of the proceeding and the child is absent from this state but a parent or person acting as a parent continues to live in this state;

(2) a court of another state does not have jurisdiction under Subdivision (1), or a court of the home state of the child has declined to exercise jurisdiction on the ground that this state is the more appropriate forum under Section 152.207 or 152.208, and:

(A) the child and the child's parents, or the child and at least one parent or a person acting as a parent, have a significant connection with this state other than mere physical presence; and

(B) substantial evidence is available in this state concerning the child's care, protection, training, and personal relationships;

(3) all courts having jurisdiction under Subdivision (1) or (2) have declined to exercise jurisdiction on the ground that a court of this state is the more appropriate forum to determine the custody of the child under Section 152.207 or 152.208; or

(4) no court of any other state would have jurisdiction under the criteria specified in Subdivision (1), (2), or (3).

(b) Subsection (a) is the exclusive jurisdictional basis for making a child custody determination by a court of this state.

(c) Physical presence of, or personal jurisdiction over, a party or a child is not necessary or sufficient to make a child custody determination.
Tex. Estates Code § 1157.008 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 1157 / Section 1157.008
§ 1157.008. EFFECT ON STATUTES OF LIMITATION OF FILING OF OR SUIT ON CLAIM.
Status: in_force

The general statutes of limitation are tolled by:

(1) filing a claim that is legally allowed and approved; or

(2) bringing a suit on a rejected and disapproved claim not later than the 90th day after the date the claim is rejected or disapproved.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 31A.152 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 31A / Section 31A.152
§ 31A.152. CLERK'S DUTIES ON RETURN TO COUNTY IN WHICH INDICTMENT OR INFORMATION FILED.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), on an order returning a case to the county in which the indictment or information was filed as provided by Article 31A.151, the clerk of the county in which the case was tried shall:

(1) make a certified copy of:

(A) the court's order directing the return; and

(B) the defendant's bail bond, personal bond, or appeal bond, if any;

(2) gather the original papers in the case and certify under official seal that the papers are all the original papers on file in the court in which the case was tried; and

(3) transmit the items described by Subdivisions (1) and (2) to the clerk of the court in which the indictment or information was filed.

(b) This article does not apply to a proceeding in which the clerk of the court in which the indictment or information was filed was present and performed the duties as clerk for the court under Article 31A.052.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8867.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8867 / Section 8867.051
§ 8867.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of not fewer than 5 or more than 16 directors.

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Labor Code § 410.257 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 410 / Section 410.257
§ 410.257. JUDGMENT AFTER JUDICIAL REVIEW.
Status: in_force

(a) A judgment entered by a court on judicial review of the appeals panel decision under this subchapter or Subchapter G must comply with all appropriate provisions of the law.

(b) A judgment under this section may not provide for:

(1) payment of benefits in a lump sum except as provided by Section 408.128; or

(2) the limitation or termination of the claimant's right to medical benefits under Section 408.021.

(c) A judgment that resolves an issue of impairment may not be entered before the date the claimant reaches maximum medical improvement. The judgment must adopt an impairment rating under Subchapter G, Chapter 408, except to the extent Section 410.307 applies.

(d) A judgment under this section may not order reimbursement from the subsequent injury fund.

(e) A judgment under this section based on default or on an agreement of the parties does not constitute a modification or reversal of a decision awarding benefits for the purpose of Section 410. 209.

(f) A judgment that on its face does not comply with this section is void.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3964.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3964 / Section 3964.0202
§ 3964.0202. APPOINTMENT BY COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the term of a director expires, the board shall recommend to the commission a person to serve as a successor director. The commission shall appoint as director the person recommended by the board.

(b) A person recommended by the board under Subsection (a) must be:

(1) at least 18 years of age;

(2) an owner of property in the district;

(3) an owner of stock, whether beneficial or otherwise, of a corporate owner of property in the district;

(4) an owner of a beneficial interest in a trust that owns property in the district; or

(5) an agent, employee, or tenant of a person described by Subdivision (2), (3), or (4).
Tex. Education Code § 38.353 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 38 / Section 38.353
§ 38.353. SUICIDE PREVENTION INFORMATION REQUIRED ON CERTAIN STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS.
Status: in_force

Each student identification card issued by a public school to a student in grade six or higher:

(1) must have printed on the card the contact information for:

(A) the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline; and

(B) the Crisis Text Line; and

(2) may have printed on the card the contact information for a local suicide prevention hotline, if available.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 571.014 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 571 / Section 571.014
§ 571.014. FILING REQUIREMENTS.
Status: repealed

(a) Each application, petition, certificate, or other paper permitted or required to be filed in a probate court or court having probate jurisdiction under this subtitle must be filed with the county clerk of the proper county.

(b) The county clerk shall file each paper after endorsing on it:

(1) the date on which the paper is filed;

(2) the docket number; and

(3) the clerk's official signature.

(c) A person may file a paper with the county clerk by the use of reproduced, photocopied, or electronically transmitted paper copies of the original signed copies of the paper. A person who files a reproduced, photocopied, or electronically transmitted paper must maintain possession of the original signed copies of the paper and on request shall make the original paper available for inspection by the parties or the court.

(d) Repealed by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 961 (S.B. 53), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2025.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9050.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9050 / Section 9050.201
§ 9050.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

The district may:

(1) issue bonds of any kind to carry out any purpose authorized by this chapter; and

(2) provide for and make payment for the bonds and for any expense necessarily incurred in connection with the issuance of the bonds.
Tex. Finance Code § 11.101 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 11 / Section 11.101
§ 11.101. APPOINTMENT; TERMS; OATH.
Status: in_force

(a) The Finance Commission of Texas is composed of 11 members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.

(b) Members of the finance commission serve staggered six-year terms, with as near as possible to one-third of the members' terms expiring February 1 of each even-numbered year.

(c) An appointment to the finance commission must be made without regard to the race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin of the appointee.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3501.1022 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3501 / Section 3501.1022
§ 3501.1022. SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The authority may charge a fee for a service including:

(1) professional consultation services provided in relation to international trade, planning, land use, or construction;

(2) real estate development services, including services provided by a person licensed under Chapter 1101, Occupations Code, acting as a broker;

(3) support or participation in the acquisition of venture capital to finance the authority's redevelopment project, both inside and outside the authority;

(4) participation in or assistance on a joint venture composed of both public and private entities;

(5) promotion of an activity that creates employment opportunities; and

(6) any other service provided in relation to a project undertaken by the authority, alone or with others, to fulfill an authority purpose or objective.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3847.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3847 / Section 3847.002
§ 3847.002. AIRLINE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The Airline Improvement District is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 26.252 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 26 / Section 26.252
§ 26.252. LUBBOCK COUNTY.
Status: in_force

The County Court of Lubbock County has the general jurisdiction of a probate court and juvenile jurisdiction as provided by Section 26.042(b) but has no other civil or criminal jurisdiction.
Tex. Property Code § 74.503 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 74 / Section 74.503
§ 74.503. WAIVER OF CLAIM REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

The comptroller may waive the requirement of filing a claim and pay or deliver property directly to a person who does not file a claim if:

(1) the person receiving the property is the reported owner of the property;

(2) the comptroller reasonably believes the person is entitled to receive the property or payment; and

(3) the property has a value of less than $5,000.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8009.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8009 / Section 8009.0401
§ 8009.0401. 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 8009.0403.

(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. Transportation Code § 203.068 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 203 / Section 203.068
§ 203.068. RIGHT OF ENTRY FOR TOLL PROJECT.
Status: in_force

(a) The department and its authorized agents may enter any real property, water, or premises in this state to make a survey, sounding, drilling, or examination it determines necessary or appropriate for the purposes of the development of a toll project.

(b) An entry under this section is not:

(1) a trespass; or

(2) an entry under a pending condemnation proceeding.

(c) The department shall make reimbursement for any actual damages to real property, water, or premises that result from an activity described by Subsection (a).
Tex. Insurance Code § 823.259 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 823 / Section 823.259
§ 823.259. EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN LIMITATIONS; INVESTMENT AUTHORITY CUMULATIVE OF OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

(a) An investment made under this subchapter is not subject to the restrictions and prohibitions relating to investments contained in this code other than those provided by Subchapter C.

(b) Investments authorized by this subchapter are in addition to other investments permitted under this code for a domestic insurer.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1051.454 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1051 / Section 1051.454
§ 1051.454. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY TO BE PAID OR HEARING REQUESTED.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 20th day after the date the person receives notice under Section 1051.453(c), the person may:

(1) accept the executive director's determination, including the recommended administrative penalty; or

(2) request a hearing on the determination.

(b) If the person accepts the executive director's determination, the board by order shall approve the determination and impose the recommended penalty.
Tex. Water Code § 36.456 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 36 / Section 36.456
§ 36.456. DESIRED FUTURE CONDITIONS.
Status: in_force

A district may consider hydrogeologic conditions related to the injection and recovery of groundwater as part of an aquifer storage and recovery project in the planning for and monitoring of the achievement of a desired future condition for the aquifer in which the wells associated with the project are located.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3893.203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3893 / Section 3893.203
§ 3893.203. ASSESSMENT IN PART OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

An assessment may be imposed on only a part of the district if only that part will benefit from the service or improvement.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3875.032 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3875 / Section 3875.032
§ 3875.032. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

The district may conduct or authorize the following types of improvement projects or activities in support of or incidental to improvement projects:

(1) the planning, design, construction, improvement, and maintenance of:

(A) landscaping;

(B) highway right-of-way or transit corridor beautification and improvements;

(C) lighting, banners, and signs;

(D) streets or sidewalks;

(E) hiking and cycling paths and trails, pedestrian walkways, skywalks, crosswalks, or tunnels;

(F) parks, lakes, gardens, recreational facilities, open space, scenic areas, and related exhibits and preserves;

(G) fountains, plazas, and pedestrian malls; and

(H) drainage or storm water detention improvements;

(2) the planning, design, construction, improvement, maintenance, and operation of:

(A) solid waste, water, sewer, or power facilities or services, including electrical, gas, steam, and chilled water facilities; or

(B) off-street parking facilities, bus terminals, and heliports;

(3) the planning and acquisition of:

(A) public art and sculpture and related exhibits and facilities; and

(B) educational and cultural exhibits and facilities;

(4) the planning, design, construction, acquisition, lease, rental, improvement, maintenance, installation, and management of and provision of furnishings for facilities for:

(A) conferences, conventions, or exhibitions;

(B) manufacturer, consumer, or trade shows;

(C) civic, community, or institutional events; and

(D) exhibits, displays, attractions, special events, and seasonal or cultural celebrations and holidays;

(5) the removal, razing, demolition, or clearing of land or improvements in connection with any improvement project;

(6) the acquisition and improvement of land and other property for the mitigation of the environmental effects of any improvement project;

(7) the acquisition of real or personal property or an interest in real or personal property in connection with an authorized improvement project;

(8) any special or supplemental services for the improvement and promotion of the district or the areas adjacent to the district or for the protection of public health and safety within or adjacent to the district, including advertising, promotion, tourism, health and sanitation, public safety, security, fire protection or emergency medical services, business recruitment, development, elimination of traffic congestion, and recreational, educational, or cultural improvements, enhancements, and services; and

(9) any similar public improvements, facilities, or services.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3958.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3958 / Section 3958.004
§ 3958.004. FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.
Status: in_force

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

(b) All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.

(c) The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to further the public purposes of:

(1) developing and diversifying the economy of the state;

(2) eliminating unemployment and underemployment; and

(3) developing or expanding transportation and commerce.

(d) The district will:

(1) promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;

(2) provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a community and business center;

(3) promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty; and

(4) provide for water, wastewater, drainage, road, and recreational facilities for the district.

(e) Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(f) The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2253.001 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2253 / Section 2253.001
§ 2253.001. RATING TERRITORIES.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, an insurer, in writing residential property or personal automobile insurance, may use rating territories that subdivide a county only if:

(1) the county is subdivided; and

(2) the rate for any subdivision in the county is not greater than 15 percent higher than the rate used in any other subdivision in the county by that insurer.

(b) The commissioner by rule may allow a greater rate difference than the rate difference specified by Subsection (a).
Tex. Agriculture Code § 56.003 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 56 / Section 56.003
§ 56.003. ASSETS REPRESENTED BY ACCEPTANCES OF BANKING CORPORATIONS.
Status: in_force

At any time, the total assets of an agricultural finance corporation that are represented by acceptances of banking corporations not secured by or representing ready marketable, staple, nonperishable agricultural products may not exceed an amount equal to 10 percent of the unimpaired capital of the corporation.
Tex. Local Government Code § 344.261 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 344 / Section 344.261
§ 344.261. ELECTION CONTEST.
Status: in_force

Not later than the 30th day after the date the result of a referendum is declared, any qualified voter of the district may contest the election by filing a petition in a district court located in the district.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 16.03 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 16 / Section 16.03
§ 16.03. WARNING TO ACCUSED.
Status: in_force

Before the examination of the witnesses, the magistrate shall inform the accused that it is his right to make a statement relative to the accusation brought against him, but at the same time shall also inform him that he cannot be compelled to make any statement whatever, and that if he does make such statement, it may be used in evidence against him.
Tex. Government Code § 2102.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2102 / Section 2102.004
§ 2102.004. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Sections 2102.005-2102.012 apply only to a state agency that:

(1) has an annual operating budget that exceeds $10 million;

(2) has more than 100 full-time equivalent employees as authorized by the General Appropriations Act; or

(3) receives and processes more than $10 million in cash in a fiscal year.

(b) Sections 2102.013 and 2102.014 apply to each state agency that receives an appropriation and that is not described by Subsection (a).
Tex. Government Code § 1502.001 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1502 / Section 1502.001
§ 1502.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Combined system" means any combination of one or more of the following:

(A) an electric system;

(B) a water system;

(C) a sewer system;

(D) a solid waste disposal system;

(E) a drainage utility system; and

(F) a natural gas system.

(2) "Public security" has the meaning assigned by Section 1201.002.

(3) "Utility system" means an electric, water, sewer, solid waste disposal, drainage utility, or natural gas system. The term includes one or more combined systems.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 246.007 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 246 / Section 246.007
§ 246.007. REDUCTION OF FEES.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall reduce the annual filing fees under this chapter if the cumulative amount of the fees exceeds the actual cost of regulation.
Tex. Education Code § 45.163 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 45 / Section 45.163
§ 45.163. ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS.
Status: in_force

The board of directors may accept donations, gifts, and endowments to be held and administered as may be required by the respective donors, to the extent that those requirements do not contravene law.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3880.208 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3880 / Section 3880.208
§ 3880.208. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3880.212, the district may impose an annual operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code, for any district purpose, including to:

(1) maintain and operate the district;

(2) construct or acquire improvements; or

(3) provide a service.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.

(c) Section 49.107(h), Water Code, does not apply to the district.