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Tex. Government Code § 497.023 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 497 / Section 497.023
§ 497.023. PRIORITIES.
Status: in_force

Under this subchapter and Subchapter A, the office shall produce products and articles first to fulfill the needs of agencies of the state and second to fulfill the needs of political subdivisions or other purchasers.
Tex. Finance Code § 94.303 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 94 / Section 94.303
§ 94.303. REGULATION AND EXAMINATION OF SUBSIDIARY.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may regulate and examine a subsidiary corporation in which a savings bank invests under Section 94.301.

(b) The subsidiary corporation shall pay the cost of the regulation and examination.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3891.003 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3891 / Section 3891.003
§ 3891.003. PURPOSE; DECLARATION OF INTENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter. By creating the district and in authorizing the City of Houston, Harris County, and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.

(b) The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the district.

(c) This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve Harris County from providing the level of services provided, as of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, to the area in the district. The district is created to supplement and not to supplant the county services provided in the area in the district.
Tex. Family Code § 301.103 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 301 / Section 301.103
§ 301.103. DEPOSITION AVAILABILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A party seeking affirmative relief shall make an expert retained by, employed by, or otherwise under the control of the party available for a deposition in accordance with this section.

(b) If a party seeking affirmative relief does not provide a report of the party's expert's factual observations, tests, supporting data, calculations, photographs, and opinions when the party designates the expert, the party shall make the expert available for a deposition reasonably promptly after the designation. If the deposition cannot be reasonably concluded more than 15 days before the deadline for designating other experts due to the actions of the party who designated the expert, the court shall extend the deadline for other experts testifying on the same subject.

(c) If a party seeking affirmative relief provides a report of the party's expert's factual observations, tests, supporting data, calculations, photographs, and opinions when the party designates the expert, the party is not required to make the expert available for a deposition until reasonably promptly after all other experts have been designated.

(d) A party not seeking affirmative relief shall make an expert retained by, employed by, or otherwise under the control of the party available for a deposition reasonably promptly after the party designates the expert and the experts testifying on the same subject for the party seeking affirmative relief have been deposed.
Tex. Transportation Code § 524.040 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 524 / Section 524.040
§ 524.040. NOTICE REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Notice required to be provided by the department under this subchapter may be given by telephone or other electronic means. If notice is given by telephone or other electronic means, written notice must also be provided.

(b) Notice by mail is considered received on the fifth day after the date the notice is deposited with the United States Postal Service.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1088.115 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1088 / Section 1088.115
§ 1088.115. PAYMENT FOR TREATMENT; PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) When a patient who resides in the district is admitted to a district hospital facility, the district administrator may have an inquiry made into the financial circumstances of:

(1) the patient; and

(2) relatives of the patient who are legally liable for the patient's support.

(b) If the district administrator determines that the patient or relatives cannot pay all or part of the costs of the patient's care and treatment in the hospital, the amount of the costs that cannot be paid becomes a charge against the district.

(c) If the district administrator determines that the patient or relatives can pay for all or part of the costs of the care and treatment, as determined by the district's indigent health care policy, the patient or relatives shall be ordered to pay the district a specified amount each week for the patient's care and support. The amount ordered must be proportionate to the person's financial ability.

(d) The district administrator may collect the amount from the patient's estate, or from any relative who is legally liable for the patient's support, in the manner provided by law for the collection of expenses of the last illness of a deceased person.

(e) The board may institute a suit to collect an amount owed to the district by a patient who has not been determined to be unable to pay under this section.

(f) If there is a dispute as to the ability to pay, or doubt in the mind of the district administrator concerning the ability to pay, the board shall hold a hearing and, after calling witnesses, shall determine the issue.
Tex. Alcoholic Beverage Code § 16.01 — TX Code / Code al / Chapter 16 / Section 16.01
§ 16.01. AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Section 16.011, the holder of a winery permit may:

(1) manufacture, bottle, label, and package wine containing not more than 24 percent alcohol by volume;

(2) manufacture fruit brandy and:

(A) use that brandy on the winery permit holder's permitted premises for fortifying purposes only; or

(B) sell that brandy to other winery permit holders;

(3) import or buy fruit brandy from a permit holder authorized to manufacture fruit brandy and use that brandy on the winery permit holder's permitted premises for fortifying purposes only;

(4) sell wine in this state to or buy wine from permit holders authorized to purchase and sell wine, including holders of wholesaler's permits and winery permits;

(5) sell wine to ultimate consumers:

(A) for consumption on the winery premises; or

(B) in unbroken packages for off-premises consumption in an amount not to exceed 35,000 gallons annually;

(6) sell the wine outside this state to qualified persons;

(7) blend wines;

(8) dispense free wine for consumption on the winery premises; and

(9) purchase and import wine from the holder of a nonresident seller's permit.

(b) The holder of a winery permit may manufacture and label wine for an adult in an amount not to exceed 50 gallons annually for the personal use of the adult. Any amount of wine produced under this subsection is included in the annual total amount that may be sold by the holder under Subsection (a)(5). An adult for whom wine is manufactured and labeled under this subsection is not required to hold a license or permit issued under this code.

(c) The holder of a winery permit may conduct wine samplings, including wine tastings at a retailer's premises. A winery employee may open, touch, or pour wine, make a presentation, or answer questions at a wine sampling.

(d) The holder of a winery permit may sell wine to ultimate consumers for consumption on or off winery premises and dispense free wine for consumption on or off the winery premises.

(e) The holder of a winery permit may dispense wine for consumption on the premises of the winery under Section 16.07.
Tex. Education Code § 132.304 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 132 / Section 132.304
§ 132.304. ENFORCEMENT; REFERRAL TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Status: in_force

The commission may refer the matter to the consumer protection division of the attorney general's office for enforcement if the commission has reason to believe that a person has violated or failed to respond to a cease and desist order issued under this subchapter.
Tex. Election Code § 254.203 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 254 / Section 254.203
§ 254.203. RETENTION OF CONTRIBUTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not retain political contributions covered by this title, assets purchased with the contributions, or interest and other income earned on the contributions for more than six years after the date the person either ceases to be an officeholder or candidate or files a final report under this chapter, whichever is later.

(b) If the person becomes an officeholder or candidate within the six-year period, the prohibition in Subsection (a) does not apply until the person again ceases to be an officeholder or candidate.

(c) A person who violates Subsection (a) commits an offense. An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8453.103 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8453 / Section 8453.103
§ 8453.103. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS.
Status: in_force

Under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, the district may design, acquire, construct, finance, issue bonds for, improve, operate, maintain, and convey to this state, a county, or a municipality for operation and maintenance macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads.
Tex. Election Code § 31.009 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 31 / Section 31.009
§ 31.009. DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN FUNDS.
Status: in_force

(a) If federal funds are made available to assist the state in the administration of elections, including assistance for the phasing out or prohibition of the use of punch-card ballot voting systems in this state, or state funds are made available to reimburse political subdivisions for expenses incurred in conducting a special election that is held statewide, the secretary of state shall administer and distribute the funds as appropriate to most effectively facilitate the purposes for which the funds are made available.

(b) The secretary of state shall prescribe any necessary rules and take any appropriate action to implement this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4019.0307 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4019 / Section 4019.0307
§ 4019.0307. PARKING FACILITIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, develop, own, operate, and maintain parking facilities or a system of parking facilities, including lots, garages, parking terminals, or other structures or accommodations for parking motor vehicles off the streets and related appurtenances.

(b) The district's parking facilities serve the public purposes of the district and are owned, used, and held for a public purpose even if leased or operated by a private entity for a term of years.

(c) The district's parking facilities are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be a street or road improvement.

(d) The development and operation of the district's parking facilities may be considered an economic development program.
Tex. Government Code § 434.426 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 434 / Section 434.426
§ 434.426. SELECTION OF RECIPIENTS; APPLICATIONS AND PROPOSALS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall select grant recipients based on the submission of applications or proposals by nonprofit and governmental entities.

(b) The executive director shall develop criteria for evaluating the applications or proposals and the selection of grant recipients. The selection criteria must:

(1) evaluate and score:

(A) fiscal controls for the project;

(B) project effectiveness;

(C) project cost; and

(D) an applicant's previous experience with grants and contracts;

(2) address the possibility of and method for making multiple awards; and

(3) include other factors that the executive director considers relevant.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2304.104 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2304 / Section 2304.104
§ 2304.104. RECORD OF VEHICLE REPAIRS.
Status: in_force

(a) A certificate holder shall maintain in a convenient place a record of each motor vehicle that enters the certificate holder's premises for a repair. Except as provided by Subsection (b), the certificate holder shall include in the record:

(1) a description of the vehicle;

(2) the vehicle identification number;

(3) the date the vehicle entered the certificate holder's premises;

(4) the odometer reading at the time the vehicle is received;

(5) the name and address of the person from whom the vehicle is received; and

(6) a signed authorization for the work to be performed on the vehicle.

(b) If a motor vehicle is towed to the certificate holder's repair facility without the consent of the owner of the vehicle, the information in the record is the information provided by the law enforcement agency that initiated the towing process.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3928.111 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3928 / Section 3928.111
§ 3928.111. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT.
Status: in_force

The district may negotiate and enter into a written strategic partnership agreement under Section 43.0751, Local Government Code, with a municipality in whose extraterritorial jurisdiction the district is located.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1111A.023 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1111A / Section 1111A.023
§ 1111A.023. INJUNCTION; CIVIL REMEDIES; CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the penalties and other enforcement provisions of this chapter, if any person violates this chapter or any rule implementing this chapter, the commissioner may seek an injunction in a court in the county where the person resides or has a principal place of business and may apply for temporary and permanent orders that the commissioner determines necessary to restrain the person from further committing the violation.

(b) The commissioner may issue a cease and desist order against a person who violates any provision of this chapter, any rule or order adopted by the commissioner, or any written agreement entered into with the commissioner, in accordance with Chapter 82.

(c) If the commissioner finds that an action in violation of this chapter presents an immediate danger to the public and requires an immediate final order, the commissioner may issue an emergency cease and desist order under Chapter 83.

(d) The provisions of this chapter may not be waived by agreement. No choice of law provision may prevent the application of this chapter to any settlement.
Tex. Local Government Code § 43.0682 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 43 / Section 43.0682
§ 43.0682. RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The governing body of the municipality that proposes to annex an area under this subchapter must adopt a resolution that includes:

(1) a statement of the municipality's intent to annex the area;

(2) a detailed description and map of the area;

(3) a description of each service to be provided by the municipality in the area on or after the effective date of the annexation, including, as applicable:

(A) police protection;

(B) fire protection;

(C) emergency medical services;

(D) solid waste collection;

(E) operation and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities in the annexed area;

(F) operation and maintenance of roads and streets, including road and street lighting;

(G) operation and maintenance of parks, playgrounds, and swimming pools; and

(H) operation and maintenance of any other publicly owned facility, building, or service;

(4) a list of each service the municipality will provide on the effective date of the annexation; and

(5) a schedule that includes the period within which the municipality will provide each service that is not provided on the effective date of the annexation.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1103.152 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1103 / Section 1103.152
§ 1103.152. APPRAISER CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE CATEGORIES.
Status: in_force

The board may:

(1) establish certificate and license categories that are consistent with the categories recognized by the Appraiser Qualifications Board; and

(2) prescribe qualifications for each category that are consistent with the qualifications established for that category by the Appraiser Qualifications Board.
Tex. Government Code § 662.013 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 662 / Section 662.013
§ 662.013. OPTIONAL HOLIDAY FOR CESAR CHAVEZ DAY.
Status: in_force

(a) The 31st day of March shall be designated "Cesar Chavez Day" in observance of the birthday of Cesar Chavez.

(b) The administrative head of a state agency may allow an employee of the agency to have a day off with pay on Cesar Chavez Day in lieu of any other state holiday that occurs on a weekday, other than a weekday on which an election is held throughout the state, on which the state agency is required to be open but on which the operations of the agency are required to be maintained at only a minimum level.

(c) On Cesar Chavez Day, each state agency shall remain open and conduct the operations of the agency at a minimum level.

(d) A holiday allowed under this section is in lieu of another holiday prescribed by law. The total number of holidays in a year to which an employee of a state agency is entitled is not changed by this section.
Tex. Government Code § 2308A.007 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2308A / Section 2308A.007
§ 2308A.007. CREDENTIAL LIBRARY.
Status: in_force

(a) The coordinating board and the commission jointly shall establish a publicly accessible web-based library of credentials, such as diplomas, certificates, certifications, digital badges, apprenticeships, licenses, or degrees, that are:

(1) delivered, issued, funded, or governed by the state;

(2) aligned with recognized skills and industry standards;

(3) available to residents of the state; and

(4) used by employers in the state.

(a-1) The credential library established under this section must:

(1) include:

(A) the information included in the electronic tools or platforms developed by the coordinating board under Section 61.09022(a), Education Code; and

(B) the list of industry certifications developed under Section 39.0531, Education Code; and

(2) ensure data interoperability between relevant state agencies.

(b) The coordinating board and the commission jointly shall designate a host agency to contract with an experienced and recognized third-party vendor for the credential library established under this section.

(c) In establishing the credential library under this section, the coordinating board and the commission shall solicit input from the agency and relevant stakeholders.
Tex. Transportation Code § 201.706 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 201 / Section 201.706
§ 201.706. LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE.
Status: in_force

From appropriated funds, the department shall assist counties with materials to repair and maintain county roads. The department shall:

(1) provide that the total annual value of assistance under this section is:

(A) at least $12 million per year for fiscal years 1998 and 1999; and

(B) at least $6 million per year for a fiscal year other than 1998 or 1999;

(2) make maximum usage of surplus materials on hand;

(3) develop rules and procedures to implement this section and to provide for the distribution of the assistance with preference given to counties with an above average number of overweight trucks receiving weight tolerance permits based on the previous year's permit totals; and

(4) undertake cooperative and joint procurement of road materials with counties under procedures of the comptroller.
Tex. Local Government Code § 379A.083 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 379A / Section 379A.083
§ 379A.083. IMPOSITION OF TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If the municipality adopts the tax, a tax is imposed on the receipts from the sale at retail of taxable items in the municipality at the rate approved at the election, and an excise tax is imposed on the use, storage, or other consumption in the municipality of tangible personal property purchased, leased, or rented from a retailer during the period that the tax is effective in the municipality. The rate of the excise tax is the same as the rate of the sales tax portion of the tax and is applied to the sale price of the tangible personal property.

(b) The adoption of the tax or the change of the tax rate takes effect on the first day of the first calendar quarter occurring after the expiration of the first complete quarter occurring after the date the comptroller receives a notice of the results of the election adopting, increasing, or decreasing the tax.
Tex. Education Code § 55.1784 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 55 / Section 55.1784
§ 55.1784. TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM; ADDITIONAL BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the other authority granted by this subchapter, the board of regents of the Texas State University System may acquire, purchase, construct, improve, renovate, enlarge, or equip property and facilities, including roads and related infrastructure, for projects to be financed through the issuance of bonds in accordance with this subchapter and in accordance with a systemwide revenue financing program adopted by the board for the following institutions, not to exceed the following aggregate principal amounts for the projects specified, as follows:

(1) Lamar University, $60 million for construction of a science building;

(2) Lamar State College--Orange, $10 million for construction of a multipurpose education building;

(3) Lamar State College--Port Arthur, $8,080,000 for expansion of technology program facilities;

(4) Lamar Institute of Technology, $12,500,000 for construction and renovation of technical arts buildings;

(5) Texas State University:

(A) $63 million for construction of an engineering and sciences building; and

(B) $48,600,000 for construction of a health professions building in Round Rock, Texas;

(6) Sam Houston State University, $48 million for construction of a biology laboratory building; and

(7) Sul Ross State University, $6,240,000 for renovation and modernization of educational and related facilities and infrastructure.

(b) The board may pledge irrevocably to the payment of bonds authorized by this section all or any part of the revenue funds of an institution, branch, or entity of the Texas State University System, including student tuition charges. The amount of a pledge made under this subsection may not be reduced or abrogated while the bonds for which the pledge is made, or bonds issued to refund those bonds, are outstanding.

(c) If sufficient funds are not available to the board to meet its obligations under this section, the board may transfer funds among institutions, branches, and entities of the Texas State University System to ensure the most equitable and efficient allocation of available resources for each institution, branch, or entity to carry out its duties and purposes.
Tex. Government Code § 393.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 393 / Section 393.002
§ 393.002. RULES AND PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

(a) The legislature by concurrent resolution shall provide the rules and procedures necessary to implement this chapter.

(b) A legislative action relating to the appointment or recall of a delegate or alternate delegate, the filling of a vacancy in the office of a delegate or alternate delegate, or the determination of an unauthorized vote may be accomplished through a resolution adopted by the house that takes the action.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 47.039 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 47 / Section 47.039
§ 47.039. SEASONS.
Status: repealed

(a) The commission may adopt rules setting open and closed seasons for the noncommercial taking of redfish and speckled sea trout.

(b) No person may catch and retain a redfish or speckled sea trout during a closed season set by the commission under Subsection (a) of this section.

(c) Repealed by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 3, Sec. 110, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.