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Tex. Water Code § 13.0431 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 13 / Section 13.0431
§ 13.0431. APPEALS BY RETAIL PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) In an appeal under Section 13.043(f) on the amount paid for water or sewer service under a written contract, the utility commission may not hold a hearing on or otherwise prescribe just and reasonable amounts to be charged under the contract unless the utility commission determines that the amount charged under the contract harms the public interest. A determination under this subsection becomes final for purposes of appeal in the manner provided by Section 2001.144, Government Code.

(b) A party adversely affected by a determination under Subsection (a) may seek judicial review of the determination. Judicial review of a determination under Subsection (a) shall be by trial de novo.

(c) The utility commission shall abate proceedings on the contract in the event of an appeal under Subsection (b) until the entry of a final judicial determination that a rate charged under the contract harms the public interest.

(d) Chapter 2001, Government Code, applies to an appeal under Subsection (b).

(e) The utility commission shall, before holding a hearing on or otherwise prescribing a just and reasonable rate to be charged under the contract, allow the contracting parties to amend the amount charged under the contract until at least 60 days after the date:

(1) of a final judicial determination in an appeal under Subsection (b) that a rate charged under the contract harms the public interest; or

(2) the determination made under Subsection (a) became final if a motion for rehearing was not filed on time.

(f) If the parties amend their contract under Subsection (e), a party may challenge before the utility commission the rate paid under the amended contract only:

(1) after the 5th anniversary of the date of the contract amendment; or

(2) during a period agreed to by the parties that begins after the 5th anniversary of the date of the contract amendment and ends on or before the 25th anniversary of that date.
Tex. Insurance Code § 845.154 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 845 / Section 845.154
§ 845.154. RIGHT OF STATE TO CANCEL CONTRACT ON SALE OR DISSOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The state may cancel a contract awarded under this subchapter if the system is sold or dissolved.
Tex. Election Code § 201.030 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 201 / Section 201.030
§ 201.030. VACANCY RESULTING FROM RECALL ELECTION.
Status: in_force

For cities conducting recall elections, a vacancy in the officer's office occurs on the date of the final canvass of a successful recall election.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 56A.0531 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 56A / Section 56A.0531
§ 56A.0531. ASSERTION OF RIGHTS.
Status: in_force

A victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim may assert the rights provided by this chapter either orally or in writing, individually or through an attorney.
Tex. Finance Code § 156.508 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 156 / Section 156.508
§ 156.508. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SUBCHAPTER OR RULE ADOPTED BY THE FINANCE COMMISSION.
Status: in_force

The failure of an applicant under Section 156.504 to comply with a provision of this subchapter relating to the recovery fund or with a rule adopted by the finance commission relating to the fund constitutes a waiver of any rights under this subchapter.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1106.008 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1106 / Section 1106.008
§ 1106.008. REDUCTION IN BENEFITS.
Status: in_force

If there is an uncontroverted claim for benefits in an amount that exceeds the amount of premiums and interest owed and unpaid under a policy that is eligible for reinstatement under this chapter, the insurer shall pay the amount of benefits owed reduced by the amount of premiums and interest owed and unpaid on the date the benefits are paid.
Tex. Government Code § 45.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 45 / Section 45.002
§ 45.002. APPOINTMENT AND OATH OF ASSISTANT.
Status: in_force

(a) The qualifications for an assistant county attorney are the same as for the county attorney who appoints him.

(b) Before beginning any duties, an assistant county attorney must take the official oath of office, which must be endorsed on his written appointment.

(c) The appointment and oath of an assistant county attorney shall be recorded and deposited in the county clerk's office.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1061.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1061 / Section 1061.202
§ 1061.202. TAX TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) At the time general obligation bonds are issued by the district under Section 1061.201, the board shall impose 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.

(b) The tax required by this section together with any other ad valorem tax the district imposes may not in any year exceed the tax rate approved by the voters at the election authorizing the imposition of the tax.
Tex. Education Code § 49.0121 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 49 / Section 49.0121
§ 49.0121. TRANSITIONAL ELECTION DATES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to an election under this chapter that occurs during the 2025-2026 school year.

(b) Section 49.012 does not apply to a district that receives approval of a request under Section 49.0043. The district shall hold the election on a Tuesday or Saturday on or before a date specified by the commissioner. Section 41.001, Election Code, does not apply to the election.

(c) This section expires September 1, 2026.
Tex. Property Code § 81.208 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 81 / Section 81.208
§ 81.208. ASSESSMENTS DUE ON CONVEYANCE.
Status: in_force

If an apartment owner conveys the apartment and assessments against the apartment are unpaid, the apartment owner shall pay the past due assessments out of the sale price of the apartment, or the purchaser shall pay the assessments, in preference to any other charges against the property except:

(1) assessments, liens, and charges in favor of this state or a political subdivision of this state for taxes on the apartment that are due and unpaid; or

(2) an obligation due under a validly recorded mortgage.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 82.201 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 82 / Section 82.201
§ 82.201. CREATION.
Status: in_force

The department may set aside a fenced game management area in Culberson and Hudspeth counties for the protection and perpetuation of Texas Bighorn Mountain Sheep (Ovis canadensis texiana).
Tex. Government Code § 854.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 854 / Section 854.002
§ 854.002. COMPOSITION OF RETIREMENT ANNUITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Each retirement annuity payable under this subtitle consists of a prior service annuity and a current service annuity.

(b) A prior service annuity is actuarially determined from any updated service credit or any prior service, special prior service, or antecedent service credit in effect for a member on the date of retirement, plus accumulated interest.

(c) A current service annuity is actuarially determined on the date of a member's retirement from the sum of:

(1) the amount credited to the member's individual account; and

(2) an additional amount from the benefit accumulation fund equal to the amount in the member's individual account or a greater amount authorized by a participating municipality under Section 855.501.

(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, instead of an annuity, a person will receive from the retirement system a single payment equal to the sum of the following if on the date of that person's retirement that sum is $10,000 or less:

(1) any updated service credit or any prior service, special prior service, or antecedent service credit for that person on the date of retirement, plus accumulated interest;

(2) the amount credited to the person's individual account; and

(3) an additional amount from the benefit accumulation fund equal to the amount in the member's individual account or a greater amount authorized by a participating municipality under Section 855.501.
Tex. Government Code § 54A.111 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54A / Section 54A.111
§ 54A.111. NOTICE OF DECISION; APPEAL.
Status: in_force

(a) After hearing a matter, an associate judge shall notify each attorney participating in the hearing of the associate judge's decision. An associate judge's decision has the same force and effect as an order of the referring court unless a party appeals the decision as provided by Subsection (b).

(b) To appeal an associate judge's decision, other than the issuance of a temporary restraining order or temporary injunction, a party must file an appeal in the referring court not later than the seventh day after the date the party receives notice of the decision under Subsection (a).

(c) A temporary restraining order issued by an associate judge is effective immediately and expires on the 15th day after the date of issuance unless, after a hearing, the order is modified or extended by the associate judge or referring judge.

(d) A temporary injunction issued by an associate judge is effective immediately and continues during the pendency of a trial unless, after a hearing, the order is modified by a referring judge.

(e) A matter appealed to the referring court shall be tried de novo and is limited to only those matters specified in the appeal. Except on leave of court, a party may not submit on appeal any additional evidence or pleadings.
Tex. Government Code § 2001.172 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.172
§ 2001.172. SCOPE OF JUDICIAL REVIEW.
Status: in_force

The scope of judicial review of a state agency decision in a contested case is as provided by the law under which review is sought.
Tex. Government Code § 411.304 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 411 / Section 411.304
§ 411.304. STATE AGENCIES.
Status: in_force

(a) A state agency participating in the power outage alert system shall:

(1) cooperate with the department and assist in developing and implementing the alert system; and

(2) establish a plan for providing relevant information to its officers, investigators, or employees, as appropriate, once the power outage alert system has been activated.

(b) In addition to its duties as a state agency under Subsection (a), the Texas Department of Transportation shall establish a plan for providing relevant information to the public through an existing system of dynamic message signs located across the state.
Tex. Labor Code § 212.153 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 212 / Section 212.153
§ 212.153. FINALITY OF COMMISSION DECISION.
Status: in_force

A decision of the commission becomes final 14 days after the date the decision is mailed unless before that date:

(1) the commission by order reopens the appeal; or

(2) a party to the appeal files a written motion for rehearing.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8452.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8452 / Section 8452.105
§ 8452.105. 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 § 552.066 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 552 / Section 552.066
§ 552.066. APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the municipality shall separately compute the cost of the water or sewer improvements and shall apportion the part of the cost of those improvements that may be assessed against the benefitted property and the owners of the property, among the parcels of the benefitted property and the owners, in accordance with the front foot rule.

(b) Under the front foot rule, the governing body of the municipality shall assess each parcel of benefitted property according to the number of lineal feet of the parcel that abuts on a public street, irrespective of the location of improvements constructed under this subchapter relating to that parcel if the improvements provide water or sewer service to the assessed parcel. The governing body shall assess a corner lot based on the shorter side of the lot that abuts on a public street.

(c) If, in the opinion of the governing body, application of that rule would result in injustice or inequality in particular cases, the governing body shall apportion and assess those costs in the proportion it considers just and equitable, taking into account the special benefits in enhanced value to be received by those owners, and shall adjust the apportionment so as to produce a substantial equality of benefits received and burdens imposed.
Tex. Government Code § 493.035 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 493 / Section 493.035
§ 493.035. UNCLAIMED PROPERTY CLAIMS FILED ON BEHALF OF CRIME VICTIMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall file a claim for unclaimed property under Section 74.501, Property Code, on behalf of a victim of a criminal offense if the reported owner of the unclaimed property:

(1) was finally convicted of the criminal offense in this state; and

(2) based on the final conviction:

(A) was ordered to pay criminal restitution to the victim; and

(B) on the date the claim is submitted, is confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the department.

(b) The department shall quarterly send to the comptroller a data set regarding confined inmates to initiate the filing and facilitate the approval of the claims submitted under Subsection (a).

(c) The department must file a claim under this section only if the department has:

(1) received notification from a court under Section 501.014(e); and

(2) confirmed with the county the amount of outstanding restitution owed before filing the claim if the department finds the confirmation to be necessary.

(c-1) The department shall transfer to the clerk of the court that entered an order of restitution for which the department received notice as described by Subsection (c)(1) a restitution payment derived from unclaimed property for which a claim was filed by the department as described by Subsection (a). The department shall include with the restitution payment the last known address of the victim available to the department, if any.

(c-2) The department shall post on the department's Internet website the contact information for a department employee who is able to respond to inquiries from county officials regarding a transferred restitution payment.

(c-3) Information provided to the clerk of a court under Subsection (c-1) is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552.

(d) The department may adopt rules necessary to administer this section.
Tex. Transportation Code § 283.205 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 283 / Section 283.205
§ 283.205. TRUST INDENTURE PERMITTED.
Status: in_force

(a) A bond authorized by this chapter may be secured by a trust indenture between the county and a corporate trustee that is a trust company or bank with the powers of a trust company.

(b) A trust indenture may pledge or assign revenues.

(c) A trust indenture may not convey or mortgage all or part of the project.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4021.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4021 / Section 4021.0102
§ 4021.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The Bayou Belle Municipal Management District No. 1 is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Government Code § 316.043 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 316 / Section 316.043
§ 316.043. AMOUNT OF FEE.
Status: in_force

(a) The amount of a fee covered by this subchapter is the amount specified for that fee in the General Appropriations Act. Fee adjustments authorized through the General Appropriations Act are only for the purpose of offsetting inflation.

(b) A law that specifies the amount of a fee subject to this subchapter is suspended to the extent that it conflicts with the amount of the fee specified in the General Appropriations Act.

(c) If the General Appropriations Act does not specify the amount of the fee, the fee is the amount specified by law.

(d) If a board of regents has the authority to establish a fee that falls within a statutory range, the amounts set under this subchapter constitute only the maximum amount for those fees.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1089.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1089 / Section 1089.004
§ 1089.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

The boundaries of the district are coextensive with the boundaries of Reeves County.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 165.041 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 165 / Section 165.041
§ 165.041. GENERAL PENALTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense if the person violates a provision of Subchapter B of this chapter or a rule adopted under that subchapter.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor unless it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has been previously convicted under this section, in which event the offense is a Class B misdemeanor.

(c) A person commits a separate offense for each day of violation.
Tex. Tax Code § 321.206 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 321 / Section 321.206
§ 321.206. INCIDENCE OF ADDITIONAL MUNICIPAL SALES AND USE TAX.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of determining the proper sales tax under this chapter and the proper excise tax on the use, storage, or other consumption of taxable items under Section 321.101(b):

(1) if a taxable item is used, stored, or otherwise consumed in a municipality that has adopted the additional municipal sales and use tax, the statutes listed in Section 322.108(a) apply; and

(2) if the sales tax applies in a municipality that has not adopted the municipal sales and use tax, the excise tax on the use, storage, or other consumption of the taxable item does not apply.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8361.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8361 / Section 8361.004
§ 8361.004. CONSENT OF MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED.
Status: in_force

The temporary directors may not hold an election under Section 8361.003 until each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located has consented by ordinance or resolution to the creation of the district and to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Transportation Code § 431.063 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 431 / Section 431.063
§ 431.063. PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES AND SYSTEMS.
Status: in_force

A corporation may work directly with property owners, local and state governmental agencies, and elected officials to support an activity required to promote and develop a transportation facility or system.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1070.063 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1070 / Section 1070.063
§ 1070.063. HEALTH CARE AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

The board may spend district money, enter into agreements, and take other necessary action to conduct, participate in, or otherwise assist in providing health care and professional educational, development, or retraining programs for current or prospective medical staff members or district employees.
Tex. Government Code § 540.0205 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 540 / Section 540.0205
§ 540.0205. CONTRACT CONSIDERATIONS RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS.
Status: in_force

In considering approval of a subcontract between a managed care organization and a pharmacy benefit manager to provide Medicaid prescription drug benefits, the commission shall review and consider whether in the preceding three years the pharmacy benefit manager has been:

(1) convicted of:

(A) an offense involving a material misrepresentation or an act of fraud; or

(B) another violation of state or federal criminal law;

(2) adjudicated to have committed a breach of contract; or

(3) assessed a penalty or fine of $500,000 or more in a state or federal administrative proceeding.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.0034 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.0034
§ 152.0034. COMPENSATION OF BOARD MEMBERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Service on a juvenile board by a judge is an additional duty of office.

(b) The commissioners court may reasonably compensate each member of the juvenile board for the member's additional duties.
Tex. Government Code § 2308.257 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2308 / Section 2308.257
§ 2308.257. RECUSAL.
Status: in_force

(a) A member of a board shall avoid the appearance of conflict of interest by not voting in, or participating in, any decision by the board regarding the provision of services by such member, or any organization which that member directly represents, or on any matter which would provide direct financial benefit to that member, the member's immediate family, or any organization which that member directly represents.

(b) Subsection (a) shall serve as a minimum standard and shall not be construed as to limit the board's authority for more restrictive governance to prevent real and/or apparent conflict of interest.
Tex. Occupations Code § 351.551 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 351 / Section 351.551
§ 351.551. IMPOSITION OF PENALTY.
Status: in_force

The board may impose an administrative penalty on a person licensed or regulated under this chapter who violates this chapter or a rule or order adopted under this chapter.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7956A.0401 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7956A / Section 7956A.0401
§ 7956A.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 7956A.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. Utilities Code § 123.002 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 123 / Section 123.002
§ 123.002. EXCEPTION.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not apply to the extent that the supply of natural gas is required to maintain natural gas service for:

(1) use by residential users or hospitals; or

(2) an analogous use that is vital to public health and safety.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1001.052 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1001 / Section 1001.052
§ 1001.052. EMPLOYEE OF LICENSE HOLDER.
Status: in_force

A person who is an employee or subordinate of an engineer is exempt from the licensing requirements of this chapter if the person's practice does not include responsible charge of design or supervision.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9601.208 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9601 / Section 9601.208
§ 9601.208. CREDIT AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

In connection with the issuance of bonds under this chapter, the board may exercise the authority granted to the governing body of an issuer with regard to the execution and delivery of a credit agreement under Chapter 1371, Government Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7934.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7934 / Section 7934.152
§ 7934.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 7934.151, 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.