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Tex. Local Government Code § 233.034 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 233 / Section 233.034
§ 233.034. NOTICE; LIMITATIONS PERIOD.
Status: in_force

(a) An owner of real property that fronts along a road that has a building or set-back line established under this subchapter is charged with notice of the building or set-back line order.

(b) The commissioners court shall show in a general manner each building or set-back line established under this subchapter on a map. The map shall be filed with the county clerk.

(c) If the county does not begin the construction of the improvement or widening of a road along which a building or set-back line has been established within four years after the date the building or set-back line is established, the building or set-back line becomes void, unless the county and the affected property owners agree to extend the time period for the improvements or widening.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9051.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9051 / Section 9051.151
§ 9051.151. GENERAL POWERS.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the district has all the powers and duties granted to water control and improvement districts by Chapters 49 and 51, Water Code, and all other laws applicable to water control and improvement districts.

(b) The district may formulate and execute any plan considered essential to the accomplishment of the purposes for which it is created.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3881.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3881 / Section 3881.104
§ 3881.104. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.
Status: in_force

To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a qualified person, including Harris County or the City of Houston, for the provision of law enforcement services in the district for a fee.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 572.0026 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 572 / Section 572.0026
§ 572.0026. VOLUNTARY ADMISSION RESTRICTIONS.
Status: in_force

The facility administrator of an inpatient mental health facility or the administrator's designee may only approve the admission of a person for whom a proper request for voluntary inpatient services is filed if, at the time the request is filed, there is available space at the inpatient mental health facility.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8206.202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8206 / Section 8206.202
§ 8206.202. 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 Montgomery County.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 22.053 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 22 / Section 22.053
§ 22.053. IMPROVEMENTS.
Status: in_force

The department may repair or construct facilities for recreational and park purposes at the park and may work in conjunction with other governmental agencies for this purpose.
Tex. Local Government Code § 292.029 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 292 / Section 292.029
§ 292.029. COURT FACILITIES IN POPULOUS COUNTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to a county with a population of 2.2 million or more.

(b) The commissioners court of a county may designate a specific geographical location in the county other than the county courthouse as an auxiliary county seat for the holding of nonjury court proceedings.
Tex. Property Code § 222.001 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 222 / Section 222.001
§ 222.001. SHORT TITLE.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Texas Membership Camping Resort Act.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.096 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 281 / Section 281.096
§ 281.096. AUTHORITY TO TAKE ACTIONS RELATING TO AD VALOREM TAXES.
Status: in_force

(a) With respect to the imposition or collection of an ad valorem tax imposed for the benefit of a hospital district, the commissioners court of the county in which the district is located has the authority assigned by law to the governing body of the hospital district, including the authority to:

(1) adopt an exemption, partial exemption, or other form of relief from an ad valorem tax;

(2) elect to tax property that would otherwise be exempt from an ad valorem tax; and

(3) exercise a power granted to a taxing unit under Section 6.30, Tax Code.

(b) The board of a hospital district may not exercise a power granted by Subsection (a) to the commissioners court with respect to the imposition or collection of an ad valorem tax imposed for the benefit of the hospital district.
Tex. Family Code § 159.602 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 159 / Section 159.602
§ 159.602. PROCEDURE TO REGISTER ORDER FOR ENFORCEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by Section 159.706, a support order or income-withholding order of another state or a foreign support order may be registered in this state by sending the following records to the appropriate tribunal in this state:

(1) a letter of transmittal to the tribunal requesting registration and enforcement;

(2) two copies, including one certified copy, of the order to be registered, including any modification of the order;

(3) a sworn statement by the person requesting registration or a certified statement by the custodian of the records showing the amount of any arrearage;

(4) the name of the obligor and, if known:

(A) the obligor's address and social security number;

(B) the name and address of the obligor's employer and any other source of income of the obligor; and

(C) a description of and the location of property of the obligor in this state not exempt from execution; and

(5) except as otherwise provided by Section 159.312, the name and address of the obligee and, if applicable, the person to whom support payments are to be remitted.

(b) On receipt of a request for registration, the registering tribunal shall cause the order to be filed as an order of a tribunal of another state or a foreign support order, together with one copy of the documents and information, regardless of their form.

(c) A petition or comparable pleading seeking a remedy that must be affirmatively sought under other law of this state may be filed at the same time as the request for registration or later. The pleading must specify the grounds for the remedy sought.

(d) If two or more orders are in effect, the person requesting registration shall:

(1) furnish to the tribunal a copy of each support order asserted to be in effect in addition to the documents specified in this section;

(2) specify the order alleged to be the controlling order, if any; and

(3) specify the amount of consolidated arrears, if any.

(e) A request for a determination of which order is the controlling order may be filed separately from or with a request for registration and enforcement or for registration and modification. The person requesting registration shall give notice of the request to each party whose rights may be affected by the determination.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2025.057 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2025 / Section 2025.057
§ 2025.057. BOND.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may, at any time, require a holder of or applicant for a racetrack license to post security in an amount reasonably necessary, as provided by commission rule, to adequately ensure the license holder's or applicant's compliance with substantive requirements of this subtitle and commission rules.

(b) The following are acceptable as security for purposes of this section:

(1) cash;

(2) a cashier's check;

(3) a surety bond;

(4) an irrevocable bank letter of credit;

(5) a United States Treasury bond that is readily convertible to cash; or

(6) an irrevocable assignment of a federally insured deposit in a bank, savings and loan institution, or credit union.

(c) The security described by Subsection (b) must be:

(1) conditioned on compliance with this subtitle and commission rules adopted under this subtitle; and

(2) returned after satisfying the conditions of the security.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2310.162 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2310 / Section 2310.162
§ 2310.162. LICENSE RENEWAL.
Status: in_force

The commission by rule shall establish the requirements for renewing a license and issuing a renewal license under this chapter, including payment of applicable fees.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1027.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1027 / Section 1027.051
§ 1027.051. BOARD ELECTION; TERM.
Status: in_force

(a) The board consists of five directors elected from the district at large unless the board changes the method for electing directors under Section 1027.052.

(b) Unless four-year terms are established under Section 285.081, Health and Safety Code:

(1) directors serve staggered two-year terms; and

(2) three directors are elected in one year and two directors are elected the following year.

(c) An election shall be held on the uniform election date in November of each year to elect the appropriate number of directors.

(d) The board shall announce the election results.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8018A.0501 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8018A / Section 8018A.0501
§ 8018A.0501. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 103.001 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 103 / Section 103.001
§ 103.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Council" means the Texas Diabetes Council.

(2) "Person with diabetes" means a person diagnosed by a physician in accordance with nationally recognized standards as having diabetes.
Tex. Government Code § 74.021 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 74 / Section 74.021
§ 74.021. SUPERVISORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL.
Status: in_force

The supreme court has supervisory and administrative control over the judicial branch and is responsible for the orderly and efficient administration of justice.
Tex. Government Code § 24.133 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.133
§ 24.133.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.133. 31ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT (GRAY, HEMPHILL, LIPSCOMB, ROBERTS, AND WHEELER COUNTIES). (a) The 31st Judicial District is composed of Gray, Hemphill, Lipscomb, Roberts, and Wheeler counties.

(b) The terms of the 31st District Court begin:

(1) in Gray County on the first Mondays in January and July;

(2) in Hemphill County on the second Monday in April and the first Monday in November;

(3) in Lipscomb County on the fourth Monday in March and the second Monday in September;

(4) in Roberts County on the second Monday in March and the fourth Monday in August; and

(5) in Wheeler County on the fourth Mondays in April and November.
Tex. Local Government Code § 351.156 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 351 / Section 351.156
§ 351.156. BONDS AS INVESTMENTS; BONDS AS SECURITY FOR DEPOSITS.
Status: in_force

(a) District bonds are legal and authorized investments for:

(1) banks;

(2) trust companies;

(3) savings and loan associations;

(4) insurance companies;

(5) fiduciaries;

(6) trustees;

(7) guardians; and

(8) sinking funds of municipalities, counties, school districts, and other political subdivisions of the state and other public funds of the state and its agencies, including the permanent school fund.

(b) District bonds are eligible to secure deposits of public funds of the state and municipalities, counties, school districts, and other political subdivisions of the state. The bonds are lawful and sufficient security for deposits to the extent of their value when accompanied by all unmatured coupons.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 132.071 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 132 / Section 132.071
§ 132.071. STOP-SALE ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) If the department determines that eggs are not in compliance with this chapter, the department shall issue and enforce an order to stop the sale of the eggs.

(b) A person may not sell eggs to which a stop-sale order applies until the department determines that the eggs are in compliance with this chapter.

(c) A person to whom a stop-sale order is issued may submit the eggs for reinspection to an authorized United States Department of Agriculture inspector. If on reinspection the eggs fail to meet the specifications of the grades with which they are labeled, the seller must re-mark or re-package the eggs to meet the specifications for their actual grades before selling the eggs.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7969A.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7969A / Section 7969A.0305
§ 7969A.0305. 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. Special District Local Laws Code § 8389.004 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8389 / Section 8389.004
§ 8389.004. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 4, Chapter 687, Acts of the 65th Legislature, Regular Session, 1977, as that territory may have been modified under:

(1) Subchapter H, Chapter 54, Water Code;

(2) Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code; or

(3) other law.

(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district form a closure. A mistake in copying the field notes in the legislative process or another mistake in the field notes does not affect:

(1) the district's organization, existence, or validity;

(2) the district's right to issue any type of bond for a purpose for which the district is created or to pay the principal of and interest on the bond;

(3) the district's right to impose a tax; or

(4) the legality or operation of the district or its governing body.
Tex. Transportation Code § 54.055 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 54 / Section 54.055
§ 54.055. APPROVAL BY ORDINANCE REQUIRED FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a board may sell real property only if the governing body of the municipality by ordinance approves the sale.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 100.007 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 100 / Section 100.007
§ 100.007. DATABASE.
Status: in_force

(a) Information collected and analyzed by the department or an authorized agent under this chapter may be placed in a central database to facilitate information sharing and provider education.

(b) The department may use the database to:

(1) design and evaluate measures to prevent the occurrence of emerging and neglected tropical diseases and other health conditions; and

(2) provide information and education to providers on the incidence of emerging and neglected tropical diseases.
Tex. Election Code § 13.075 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 13 / Section 13.075
§ 13.075. NOTICE OF CHALLENGE TO APPLICANT.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the registrar shall deliver written notice of the challenge to the applicant not later than the second day after the date of the challenge.

(b) The notice must include:

(1) the date of the challenge;

(2) a statement of the grounds for the challenge; and

(3) a brief explanation of the applicant's right to a hearing on the challenge and the right to appeal the registrar's decision.

(c) If a challenge is made in the applicant's presence, at that time the registrar shall orally explain to the applicant the grounds for the challenge and the applicant's right to a hearing and appeal.
Tex. Labor Code § 301.002 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 301 / Section 301.002
§ 301.002. MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission is composed of three members:

(1) one member who is a representative of labor;

(2) one member who is a representative of employers; and

(3) one member who is a representative of the public.

(b) The governor shall appoint the members and make the appointments without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointees.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 283.101 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 283 / Section 283.101
§ 283.101. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Status: in_force

The commissioners court may issue and sell bonds in the district's name and on the district's faith and credit to acquire, purchase, construct, equip, or enlarge the hospital or hospital system if:

(1) a tax may be imposed at a rate that:

(A) is sufficient to create an interest and sinking fund to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds; and

(B) when added to the rates of other taxes imposed by the district, does not exceed the maximum tax rate of the district; and

(2) the bonds are authorized by majority vote of the qualified voters of the district voting at an election held for the purpose.
Tex. Education Code § 45.057 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 45 / Section 45.057
§ 45.057. GUARANTEE ENDORSEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall endorse bonds approved for guarantee with:

(1) the commissioner's signature or a facsimile of the commissioner's signature; and

(2) a statement relating the constitutional and statutory authority for the guarantee.

(b) The guarantee is not effective unless the attorney general approves the bonds under Section 45.005 or 53.40, as applicable.
Tex. Finance Code § 126.454 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 126 / Section 126.454
§ 126.454. CREDIT UNION OPERATIONS BEFORE AND AFTER VOTE.
Status: in_force

Immediately after notice under Section 126.453 is mailed, the commissioner may restrict control or give direction with respect to the continued business of the credit union pending consideration of voluntary liquidation by the members. During that period, no member shall withdraw an aggregate amount in excess of the share insurance covered by the credit union. No new extensions of credit shall be funded during the period between the board of directors' adoption of the resolution recommending voluntary liquidation and the membership meeting called to consider voluntary liquidation, except for the issuance of loans fully secured by a pledge of shares and the funding of outstanding loan commitments approved before adoption of the resolution. If the vote to dissolve and liquidate the credit union is affirmative, the credit union may conduct only business incidental to liquidation.
Tex. Education Code § 141.001 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 141 / Section 141.001
§ 141.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Coordinating board" means the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, or its successor.

(2) "Enhancement program" means the research enhancement program established under this chapter.

(3) "Faculty member" means a person who is tenured or is in a tenure track position and is employed by a public senior college or university.

(4) "Public senior college or university" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003(4) of this code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3837.001 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3837 / Section 3837.001
§ 3837.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

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

(2) "District" means the West Ranch Management District.
Tex. Education Code § 59.02 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 59 / Section 59.02
§ 59.02. HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY FUND.
Status: in_force

(a) Each board may establish a separate self-insurance fund to pay any damages adjudged in a court of competent jurisdiction or a settlement of any health care liability claim against a health care professional staff member or student arising from the exercise of the member's or student's appointment, duties, or training with The University of Texas System, The Texas A&M University System, the Texas Tech University System, the Texas State University System, the University of Houston System, Stephen F. Austin State University, or the University of North Texas System.

(b) The boards may pay from the funds all expenses incurred in the investigation, settlement, defense, or payment of claims described above on behalf of the health care professional staff members or students.

(c) On the establishment of each fund, transfers to the fund shall be made in an amount and at such intervals as determined by the board. Each board may receive and accept any gifts or donations specified for the purposes of this subchapter and deposit those gifts or donations into the fund. Each board may invest money deposited in the fund, and any income received shall be retained in the fund. The money shall be deposited in any of the approved depository banks of The University of Texas System, The Texas A&M University System, the Texas Tech University System, the Texas State University System, the University of Houston System, Stephen F. Austin State University, or the University of North Texas System. All expenditures from the funds shall be paid pursuant to approval by the boards.
Tex. Labor Code § 407.065 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 407 / Section 407.065
§ 407.065. SPECIFIC SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A security deposit must include within its coverage all amounts covered by terminated surety bonds or terminated excess insurance policies.

(b) A surety bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or document indicating issuance of an irrevocable letter of credit must be in a form approved by the commissioner and must be issued by an institution acceptable to the commissioner. The instrument may be released only according to its terms but may not be released by the deposit of additional security.

(c) The certified self-insurer shall deposit the security with the comptroller on behalf of the division. The comptroller may accept securities for deposit or withdrawal only on the written order of the commissioner.

(d) On receipt by the division of a request to renew, submit, or increase or decrease a security deposit, a perfected security interest is created in the certified self-insurer's assets in favor of the commissioner to the extent of any then unsecured portion of the self-insurer's incurred liabilities for compensation. That perfected security interest transfers to cash or securities deposited by the self-insurer with the division after the date of the request and may be released only on:

(1) the acceptance by the commissioner of a surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit for the full amount of the incurred liabilities for compensation; or

(2) the return of cash or securities by the division.

(e) The certified self-insurer loses all right to, title to, interest in, and control of the assets or obligations submitted or deposited as security. The commissioner may liquidate the deposit and apply it to the certified self-insurer's incurred liabilities for compensation either directly or through the association.

(f) If the commissioner determines that a security deposit is not immediately available for the payment of compensation, the commissioner shall determine the appropriate method of payment and claims administration, which may include payment by the surety that issued the bond or by the issuer of an irrevocable letter of credit, and administration by a surety, an adjusting agency, the association, or through any combination of those entities approved by the commissioner.
Tex. Government Code § 2056.005 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2056 / Section 2056.005
§ 2056.005. INFORMATION PROVIDED TO AGENCIES.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than March 1 of each even-numbered year, the comptroller shall provide a long-term forecast of the state's economy and population to each state agency for use in the agency's strategic planning.

(b) The comptroller, the Governor's Office of Budget and Planning, and the Legislative Budget Board jointly shall determine the information to be included in the forecast.