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Tex. Occupations Code § 601.316 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 601 / Section 601.316
§ 601.316. EXPERT IMMUNITY.
Status: in_force

An expert who assists the advisory board is immune from suit and judgment and may not be subjected to a suit for damages for any investigation, report, recommendation, statement, evaluation, finding, or other action taken in the course of assisting the advisory board in a disciplinary proceeding. The attorney general shall represent the expert in any suit resulting from a service provided by the person in good faith to the advisory board.
Tex. Education Code § 49.0041 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 49 / Section 49.0041
§ 49.0041. LOCAL REVENUE LEVEL IN EXCESS OF ENTITLEMENT AFTER REVIEW NOTIFICATION.
Status: in_force

If the commissioner determines that a school district has a local revenue level in excess of entitlement after the date the commissioner sends notification for the school year under Section 49.004(a), the commissioner shall include the amount of the district's local revenue level that exceeded the level established under Section 48.257 for that school year in the annual review for the following school year of the district's local revenue levels under Section 49.004(a).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7927.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7927 / Section 7927.202
§ 7927.202. TAXES FOR BONDS.
Status: in_force

At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1054.206 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1054 / Section 1054.206
§ 1054.206. EXECUTION OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board president shall execute the district's bonds in the district's name.

(b) The board secretary shall countersign the bonds in the manner provided by Chapter 618, Government Code.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 43.06 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 43 / Section 43.06
§ 43.06. CAPIAS OR CAPIAS PRO FINE MAY ISSUE TO ANY COUNTY.
Status: in_force

A capias or capias pro fine may be issued to any county in the State, and shall be executed and returned as in other cases, but no bail shall be taken in such cases.
Tex. Family Code § 154.124 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 154 / Section 154.124
§ 154.124. AGREEMENT CONCERNING SUPPORT.
Status: in_force

(a) To promote the amicable settlement of disputes between the parties to a suit, the parties may enter into a written agreement containing provisions for support of the child and for modification of the agreement, including variations from the child support guidelines provided by Subchapter C.

(b) If the court finds that the agreement is in the child's best interest, the court shall render an order in accordance with the agreement.

(c) Terms of the agreement pertaining to child support in the order may be enforced by all remedies available for enforcement of a judgment, including contempt, but are not enforceable as a contract.

(d) If the court finds the agreement is not in the child's best interest, the court may request the parties to submit a revised agreement or the court may render an order for the support of the child.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 152.0003 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 152 / Section 152.0003
§ 152.0003. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

The compensation authorized under this chapter for a judge serving on a juvenile board is in addition to all other compensation provided or allowed by law for a judge. Notwithstanding any other law, the combined salary from all state and local sources of a district judge serving on a juvenile board may not exceed an amount that is $5,000 less than the salary provided by the state for a justice of a court of appeals other than the chief justice.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8234.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8234 / Section 8234.202
§ 8234.202. BONDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

At the time of issuance, the total principal amount of a bond, note, or other obligation issued or incurred to finance a road project may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of real property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Harris County.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8038.0102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8038 / Section 8038.0102
§ 8038.0102. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1073.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1073 / Section 1073.053
§ 1073.053. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not be appointed as a director unless the person is:

(1) a resident of the district; and

(2) a qualified voter.

(b) A person is not eligible to serve as a director if the person is:

(1) the district administrator;

(2) a district employee; or

(3) a member of the hospital staff.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8041.0402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8041 / Section 8041.0402
§ 8041.0402. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8041.0401, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code.

(b) The board shall determine the tax rate. The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.0514 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 281 / Section 281.0514
§ 281.0514. HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; CONTRACT WITH CERTAIN HOSPITALS.
Status: in_force

(a) The Harris County Hospital District may contract for indigent health care services with at least one hospital that is:

(1) located in the district;

(2) exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(a), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and its subsequent amendments, by being listed as an exempt entity under any subdivision of Section 501(c) of that code; and

(3) substantially devoted to providing hospital services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in the geographical area of the district.

(b) A contract under this section is subject to Section 281.051(a).
Tex. Government Code § 406.1107 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 406 / Section 406.1107
§ 406.1107. ONLINE NOTARIZATION PROCEDURES FOR OATHS OR AFFIRMATIONS.
Status: in_force

An online notary public may administer an oath or affirmation to a principal as an online notarization if, except as otherwise provided by other law of this state, the online notary public:

(1) identifies the principal under Section 406.110(b);

(2) creates or causes the creation under Section 406.108 of a video and audio recording of the principal taking the oath or affirmation; and

(3) retains or causes the retention under Section 406.108 of the recording.
Tex. Government Code § 24.130 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.130
§ 24.130.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.130. 28TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (NUECES COUNTY). (a) The 28th Judicial District is composed of Nueces County.

(b) The 28th District Court has concurrent jurisdiction with the 94th and 117th district courts in Nueces County.

(c) The terms of the 28th District Court begin on the first Mondays in January and July. The terms are designated the January-July and July-January terms.

(d) In addition to other jurisdiction provided by law, the 28th District Court has concurrent jurisdiction with the county courts at law in Nueces County to receive a guilty plea in a misdemeanor case pending in a county court at law in Nueces County and dispose of the case, regardless of whether the case is transferred to the district court. The judgment, order, or action of the district court is valid and binding as if the case were pending in the district court.
Tex. Election Code § 61.001 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 61 / Section 61.001
§ 61.001. BYSTANDERS EXCLUDED; UNLAWFUL PRESENCE OF CANDIDATE.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as permitted by this code and as described by Subsection (a-1), a person may not be in the polling place from the time the presiding judge arrives there on election day to make the preliminary arrangements until the precinct returns have been certified and the election records have been assembled for distribution following the election.

(a-1) Under this code, a person may be lawfully present in a polling place during the time described by Subsection (a) if the person is:

(1) an election judge or clerk;

(2) a watcher;

(3) the secretary of state;

(4) a staff member of the Elections Division of the Office of the Secretary of State performing an official duty in accordance with this code;

(5) an election official, a sheriff, or a staff member of an election official or sheriff delivering election supplies;

(6) a state inspector;

(7) a person admitted to vote;

(8) a child under 18 years of age who is accompanying a parent who has been admitted to vote;

(9) a person providing assistance to a voter under Section 61.032 or 64.032;

(10) a person accompanying a voter who has a disability;

(11) a special peace officer appointed by the presiding judge under Section 32.075;

(12) the county chair of a political party conducting a primary election, as authorized by Section 172.1113;

(13) a voting system technician, as authorized by Section 125.010;

(14) the county election officer, as defined by Section 31.091, as necessary to perform tasks related to the administration of the election; or

(15) a person whose presence has been authorized by the presiding judge in accordance with this code.

(b) A candidate in the election commits an offense if the candidate is in a polling place during the period described by Subsection (a) for a purpose other than:

(1) voting; or

(2) official business in the building in which the polling place is located.

(c) It is an exception to the application of Subsection (b) that the candidate:

(1) is not within plain view or hearing of the persons in the voting area or the area in which voters are being accepted for voting; and

(2) is not engaged in campaign activity.

(d) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Tex. Insurance Code § 751.208 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 751 / Section 751.208
§ 751.208. ASSESSMENT OF COSTS OF EXAMINATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to Subsection (d), if the reasonable and necessary cost of a market conduct examination is to be assessed against the affected insurer, fees for that cost must be consistent with those otherwise authorized by law. The fees must be itemized and bills for the fees must be provided to the insurer on a monthly basis for review prior to submission for payment.

(b) The commissioner shall actively manage and oversee examination costs, including costs associated with the use of department examiners and with retaining qualified contract examiners necessary to perform an on-site examination. To the extent the commissioner retains outside assistance, the commissioner shall adopt by rule written protocols that:

(1) clearly identify the types of functions to be subject to outsourcing;

(2) provide specific time lines for completion of the outsourced review;

(3) require disclosure of recommendations made by contract examiners;

(4) establish and use a dispute resolution or arbitration mechanism to resolve conflicts with insurers regarding examination fees; and

(5) require disclosure of the terms of contracts entered into with outside consultants, and specifically terms regarding the fees or hourly rates that may be charged by those consultants.

(c) The commissioner must review and affirmatively endorse detailed billings made by a qualified contract examiner before the detailed billings are sent to the insurer.

(d) An insurer may not be required to provide reimbursement for examiner fees under Subsection (a), whether those fees are incurred by market conduct surveillance personnel or qualified contract examiners, to the extent that those fees exceed the fees prescribed in the market conduct examiners handbook and any successor documents to that handbook, unless the commissioner demonstrates that the fees prescribed in the handbook are inadequate under the circumstances of the examination.
Tex. Finance Code § 154.151 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 154 / Section 154.151
§ 154.151. FORM OF CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

(a) The department must approve a sales contract form for prepaid funeral benefits before the form is used.

(b) A sales contract for prepaid funeral benefits must:

(1) be in writing;

(2) state the name of the funeral provider or other person primarily responsible for providing the prepaid funeral benefits specified in the contract; and

(3) state the details of the prepaid funeral benefits to be provided, including a description and specifications of the material used in the caskets or grave vaults to be furnished.

(c) If a funeral provider designated in the contract to provide prepaid funeral benefits is not the seller licensed under this chapter, the funeral provider must:

(1) be a party to the contract;

(2) agree in the contract to provide those benefits; and

(3) by signing the contract, agree to discharge the responsibilities imposed on a funeral provider by Section 154.161.

(d) A sales contract for prepaid funeral benefits, whether in English or Spanish, must be written in plain language designed to be easily understood by the average consumer. The contract must be printed in an easily readable font and type size. The department shall provide model contracts complying with this subsection and shall enforce this subsection.

(e) The commission by rule shall establish a standard disclosure that must be included in each contract to inform purchasers of the goods and services that will be provided or excluded under the contract and the circumstances under which the contract may be modified after death of the beneficiary. The commission by rule may prescribe a form for the standard disclosure that is designed to more closely conform to variations in sales contract forms that serve different purposes.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7997.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7997 / Section 7997.002
§ 7997.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a municipal utility district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2025.102 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2025 / Section 2025.102
§ 2025.102. QUALIFICATIONS FOR ISSUANCE OF RACETRACK LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may issue a racetrack license to a qualified person if the commission:

(1) determines that the conduct of race meetings at the proposed racetrack and location:

(A) will be in the public interest;

(B) complies with all zoning laws; and

(C) complies with this subtitle and commission rules; and

(2) determines by clear and convincing evidence that the applicant will comply with all criminal laws of this state.

(b) In determining whether to grant or deny an application for any class of racetrack license, the commission may consider:

(1) the applicant's financial stability;

(2) the applicant's resources for supplementing the purses for races for various breeds;

(3) the location of the proposed racetrack;

(4) the effect of the proposed racetrack on traffic flow;

(5) facilities for patrons and occupational license holders;

(6) facilities for race animals;

(7) availability to the racetrack of support services and emergency services;

(8) the experience of the applicant's employees;

(9) the potential for conflict with other licensed race meetings;

(10) the anticipated effect of the race meeting on the horse or greyhound breeding industry in this state; and

(11) the anticipated effect of the race meeting on the state and local economy from tourism, increased employment, and other sources.

(c) The commission shall make a determination on a pending application not later than the 120th day after the date the commission provides the notice required under Section 2025.058.
Tex. Government Code § 660.010 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 660 / Section 660.010
§ 660.010. TRAVEL EXPENSES INCURRED TO OBTAIN MEDICAL CARE.
Status: in_force

As additional compensation to a state employee, a state agency may pay or reimburse the employee for a travel expense the employee incurs while obtaining medical care for the employee if:

(1) the expense is incurred outside the employee's designated headquarters;

(2) the purpose of the employee traveling outside the employee's designated headquarters was to conduct official state business;

(3) waiting to receive the care until the employee returns to the employee's designated headquarters would be unreasonable; and

(4) the expense is paid or reimbursed only to the extent it would have been paid or reimbursed had it been incurred while conducting official state business.
Tex. Local Government Code § 505.355 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 505 / Section 505.355
§ 505.355. ELECTION REJECTING TERMINATION.
Status: in_force

If less than a majority of the votes cast at an election held under Section 505.352 approve the termination, Section 505.354 has no effect.
Tex. Transportation Code § 522.055 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 522 / Section 522.055
§ 522.055. CLEARANCE NOTICE TO DEPARTMENT.
Status: in_force

On receipt of notice from the other state that the grounds for denial of the renewal of the commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit based on the holder's previous failure to appear or failure to pay a fine and costs previously reported by that state under Section 522.0541 have ceased to exist, the department shall renew the person's commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8482.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8482 / Section 8482.051
§ 8482.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five directors.

(b) Directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3864.204 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3864 / Section 3864.204
§ 3864.204. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may borrow money on terms determined by the board. Section 375.205, Local Government Code, does not apply to a loan, line of credit, or other borrowing from a bank or financial institution secured by revenue other than ad valorem taxes.

(b) The district may issue bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources of money, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 11.0255 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 11 / Section 11.0255
§ 11.0255. EVALUATION OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall calculate the costs of each department construction project as the project is completed.

(b) In calculating the costs under Subsection (a), the department shall consider both direct and indirect costs of department employees who perform project tasks.

(c) On request, the comptroller shall provide technical assistance to the department.

(d) Using the costs calculated under this section for completed projects, the department shall evaluate the costs and benefits of contracting with private entities or individuals to manage proposed construction-related tasks or projects.
Tex. Occupations Code § 604.027 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 604 / Section 604.027
§ 604.027. PER DIEM.
Status: in_force

A member of the advisory board is entitled to receive a per diem as set by legislative appropriation for each day that the member engages in the business of the advisory board.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1077.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1077 / Section 1077.151
§ 1077.151. BUDGET.
Status: in_force

(a) The district administrator shall prepare an annual budget for approval by the board.

(b) The budget must be for the next fiscal year and must include:

(1) proposed expenditures and disbursements;

(2) estimated receipts and collections; and

(3) the amount of taxes required to be imposed for the year.
Tex. Local Government Code § 231.178 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 231 / Section 231.178
§ 231.178. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners court may provide for the appointment of a board of adjustment. In the regulations adopted under this subchapter, the commissioners court may authorize the board of adjustment, in appropriate cases and subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, to make special exceptions to the terms of the regulations that are consistent with the general purpose and intent of the regulations and in accordance with any applicable rules contained in the regulations.

(b) A board of adjustment must consist of five members to be appointed for staggered terms of two years. The appointing authority may remove a board member for cause on a written charge after a public hearing. A vacancy on the board shall be filled for the unexpired term.

(c) The board shall adopt rules in accordance with any order adopted under this subchapter. Meetings of the board are held at the call of the chairman and at other times as determined by the board. The chairman or acting chairman may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses. All meetings of the board shall be open to the public.

(d) The board shall keep minutes of its proceedings that indicate the vote of each member on each question or indicate that a member is absent or fails to vote. The board shall keep records of its examinations and other official actions. The minutes and records shall be filed immediately in the board's office and are public records.
Tex. Local Government Code § 232.158 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 232 / Section 232.158
§ 232.158. SALE OF PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

(a) A sale under this subchapter must be made by:

(1) public auction;

(2) sealed bid; or

(3) sealed proposal.

(b) Before a sale may take place under this subchapter, the receiver must publish notice of the proposed sale before the 60th day before the date the sale is to be held and again before the 30th day before the date the sale is to be held. The notice must be published in English and Spanish in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the real property is located. The notice must:

(1) clearly identify the property to be sold;

(2) specify the procedures and date for the public auction, sealed bid, or sealed proposal method of sale;

(3) state the minimum bid for the property, if any;

(4) state any specific financial terms of sale imposed by the receiver; and

(5) describe the restrictions, conditions, and limitations on the use of the property that the receiver has determined are appropriate, other than the restrictions, conditions, and limitations provided by other law.

(c) In addition to the notice required by Subsection (b), to maximize the price at which the property is sold and the number of bidders, the receiver shall exercise best efforts to provide notice of the proposed sale to those persons who may have the business expertise, financial capability, and interest in developing the property, including local, state, and national trade associations whose members are development, real estate, or financial professionals.

(d) On the closing of a sale of property under this subchapter, fee simple title shall be vested in the purchaser.

(e) The receiver may reject any and all offers. If the receiver rejects all offers, the receiver may subsequently reoffer the same property for sale, reorganize the property and offer the property for sale, or combine all or part of the property with other property and offer the combined property for sale.

(f) If the procedures in this section are followed and a sale occurs, the sale price obtained for the property is conclusive as to the fair market value of the property at the time of the sale.