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Tex. Property Code § 59.043 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 59 / Section 59.043
§ 59.043. CONTENTS AND DELIVERY OF NOTICE OF CLAIM; INFORMATION REGARDING TENANT'S MILITARY SERVICE.
Status: in_force

(a) The lessor's notice to the tenant of the claim must contain:

(1) an itemized account of the claim;

(2) the name, address, and telephone number of the lessor or the lessor's agent;

(3) a statement that the contents of the self-service storage facility have been seized under the contractual landlord's lien;

(4) a statement that if the tenant fails to satisfy the claim on or before the 14th day after the date the notice is delivered, the property may be, as applicable:

(A) sold at public auction under this subchapter; or

(B) towed to a vehicle storage facility and disposed of by the vehicle storage facility under Subchapter D, Chapter 2303, Occupations Code; and

(5) a statement underlined or printed in conspicuous bold print requesting a tenant who is in military service to notify the lessor of the status of the tenant's current military service immediately.

(b) A lessor may require written proof of a tenant's military service in the form of documentation from the United States Department of Defense or other documentation reasonably acceptable to the lessor.

(c) Subject to Subsection (d), the lessor must deliver the notice in person or by e-mail or verified mail to the tenant's last known e-mail or postal address as stated in the rental agreement or in a written notice from the tenant to the lessor furnished after the execution of the rental agreement. Notice by verified mail is considered delivered when the notice, properly addressed with postage prepaid, is deposited with the United States Postal Service or a common carrier. Notice by e-mail is considered delivered when sent to the last known e-mail address of the tenant.

(d) The notice may not be sent by e-mail unless a written rental agreement between the lessor and the tenant contains language underlined or in conspicuous bold print that notice may be given by e-mail if the tenant elects to provide an e-mail address.
Tex. Occupations Code § 504.1515 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 504 / Section 504.1515
§ 504.1515. COUNSELOR INTERNS.
Status: in_force

(a) A person seeking a license as a chemical dependency counselor shall register with the department as a counselor intern by submitting, in a form acceptable to the department, the following:

(1) an application fee and a background investigation fee;

(2) a completed, signed, dated, and notarized application on a form prescribed by the department;

(3) a recent full-face wallet-sized photograph of the applicant;

(4) two sets of fingerprints completed in accordance with department instructions on cards issued by the department;

(5) documentation verifying the applicant successfully completed:

(A) 270 total hours of approved curricula described by Section 504.152(3)(A); and

(B) 300 hours of approved supervised field work practicum described by Section 504.152(3)(C); and

(6) documentation verifying the applicant received a high school diploma or its equivalent.

(b) The department may obtain criminal history record information relating to a counselor intern or an applicant for registration as a counselor intern from the Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Tex. Water Code § 16.185 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 16 / Section 16.185
§ 16.185. RESERVOIR LAND.
Status: in_force

The board may lease acquired reservoir land until construction of the dam is completed without the necessity of a permit issued by the commission.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8471.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8471 / Section 8471.005
§ 8471.005. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

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

(b) The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of:

(1) a municipal utility district as provided by general law and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution;

(2) Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the construction, acquisition, improvement, operation, or maintenance of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads, or improvements, including storm drainage, in aid of those roads; and

(3) Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution, that relate to the development and diversification of the economy of this state.

(c) The creation of the district is necessary to develop, encourage, and maintain safety and the public welfare in the district.

(d) All land and other property in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under this chapter.

(e) The district will:

(1) seek and provide funding for the district to maintain and enhance the economic health and vitality of the territory in the district as a residential community and business center; and

(2) provide for the preservation and conservation of the natural resources within the district, while protecting private property rights to develop and beneficially use those resources in an organized and lawfully regulated manner.

(f) The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.582 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.582
§ 2306.582.
Status: in_force

Sec. 2306.582. COLONIA SELF-HELP CENTERS: ESTABLISHMENT. (a) The department shall establish colonia self-help centers in El Paso, Hidalgo, Nueces, Starr, and Webb Counties, and in Cameron County to serve Cameron and Willacy Counties. If the department determines it necessary and appropriate, the department may establish a self-help center in any other county if the county is designated as an economically distressed area under Chapter 17, Water Code, for purposes of eligibility to receive funds from the Texas Water Development Board.

(b) The department shall attempt to secure contributions, services, facilities, or operating support from the commissioners court of the county in which the self-help center is located to support the operation of the self-help center.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7893.0402 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7893 / Section 7893.0402
§ 7893.0402. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 7893.0401, 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. Water Code § 20.109 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 20 / Section 20.109
§ 20.109. RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS, ETC.
Status: in_force

(a) The resolutions or orders authorizing the bonds may prohibit the further issuance of bonds or other obligations payable from the pledged revenue or may reserve the right to issue additional bonds to be secured by a pledge of and payable from the revenue on a parity with or subordinate to the lien and pledge in support of the bonds being issued.

(b) The orders or resolutions of the board issuing bonds may include other provisions and covenants that the board determines necessary.

(c) In a resolution or order authorizing the issuance of the authority's bonds, the board may prescribe systems, methods, routines, and procedures under which the authority will function.

(d) The board may adopt and have executed any other proceedings or instruments necessary and convenient in the issuance of bonds.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 181.057 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 181 / Section 181.057
§ 181.057. INFORMATION RELATING TO OFFENDERS WITH MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to an agency described by Section 614.017 with respect to the disclosure, receipt, transfer, or exchange of medical and health information and records relating to individuals in the custody of an agency or in community supervision.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 292D.153 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 292D / Section 292D.153
§ 292D.153. INTEREST, PENALTIES, AND DISCOUNTS.
Status: in_force

Interest, penalties, and discounts on mandatory payments required under this chapter are governed by the law applicable to county ad valorem taxes.
Tex. Occupations Code § 351.505 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 351 / Section 351.505
§ 351.505. REISSUANCE OF LICENSE AFTER REVOCATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A person whose license has been revoked:

(1) may not apply for reissuance under Subsection (b) before the first anniversary of the date of revocation; and

(2) must apply in any manner required by the board.

(b) On application, the board may reissue a license to practice optometry or therapeutic optometry to a person whose license has been revoked.
Tex. Government Code § 853.102 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 853 / Section 853.102
§ 853.102. ELIGIBILITY FOR PRIOR SERVICE.
Status: in_force

(a) A member is eligible to receive credit in the retirement system for prior service if the member:

(1) became a member as an employee of a department of a municipality on the effective date of the department's participation in the retirement system;

(2) became a member as an employee of a department of a municipality before the fifth anniversary of the effective date of the department's participation and continued as an employee of a participating department of the municipality for at least five consecutive years after reemployment; or

(3) became a member September 1, 1987, by virtue of Sections 852.101(a)(3) and (b) and has service before that date with a municipality that has adopted the provisions of Section 852.105.

(b) The board of trustees may adopt rules concerning eligibility for prior service under this section.
Tex. Transportation Code § 66.037 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 66 / Section 66.037
§ 66.037. BRANCH PILOT APPOINTMENT BY GOVERNOR.
Status: in_force

(a) On filing of the bond and oath required by Section 66.039, the board shall certify to the governor that a person licensed as a branch pilot has qualified.

(b) On receipt of the board's certification, the governor shall issue to the person, in the name of the state and under the state seal, a commission to serve as a branch pilot to and from Harris County ports.
Tex. Government Code § 2054.454 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2054 / Section 2054.454
§ 2054.454. STATE AGENCY COMPLIANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) If required by the department, each state agency shall develop, procure, maintain, and use accessible electronic and information resources that conform to the rules adopted under this subchapter.

(b) The department shall ensure that rules adopted under this subchapter are reviewed as a component of any report developed under Section 2054.102(c) on compliance with department standards.
Tex. Occupations Code § 501.256 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 501 / Section 501.256
§ 501.256. EXAMINATIONS.
Status: repealed

(a) The executive council shall administer to qualified applicants at least annually any written examination required by executive council rules. An examination must be validated by an independent testing professional.

(b) The board shall determine the subject and scope of each examination. The examination must test the applicant's knowledge of:

(1) the discipline and profession of psychology; and

(2) the laws and rules governing the profession of psychology in this state.

(b-1) The executive council shall establish appropriate fees for examinations administered under this chapter.

(c) The executive council may waive the discipline and professional segment of the examination requirement for an applicant who:

(1) is a specialist of the American Board of Professional Psychology; or

(2) in the executive council's judgment, has demonstrated competence in the areas covered by the examination.

(d) The contents of the examination described by Subsection (b)(2) are the jurisprudence examination. The executive council shall administer and each applicant must pass the jurisprudence examination before the executive council may issue a license.

(e) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.113(15), eff. September 1, 2019.

(f) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.113(15), eff. September 1, 2019.

(g) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 2.113(15), eff. September 1, 2019.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3502.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3502 / Section 3502.052
§ 3502.052. TERM.
Status: in_force

A director serves a two-year term.
Tex. Local Government Code § 379H.151 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 379H / Section 379H.151
§ 379H.151. TAX EXEMPT STATUS OF LAND BANK PROPERTY.
Status: in_force

The real property of a land bank, including real property held by a land bank under a long-term lease contract with a community land trust, and the land bank's income and operations are exempt as public property used for public purposes from all license fees, recording fees, and all other taxes imposed by this state or by political subdivisions of this state.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2311.0304 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2311 / Section 2311.0304
§ 2311.0304. FEES; DISCLOSURES.
Status: in_force

(a) An electric vehicle supply provider shall disclose on the display of the electric vehicle supply equipment or on the electric vehicle supply provider's digital network:

(1) the fee calculation method or methods; and

(2) applicable surcharges.

(b) Before the user begins charging, the electric vehicle supply provider shall disclose:

(1) the rate the user will be charged at the time of the transaction based on the available fee calculation method or methods; and

(2) a list of applicable surcharges.

(c) In accordance with commission rule, an electric vehicle supply provider shall show on the display of the provider's electric vehicle supply equipment or on the provider's digital network a notice to consumers that:

(1) states that the department regulates electric vehicle supply equipment; and

(2) provides information on filing a complaint with the department about electric vehicle supply equipment.
Tex. Tax Code § 154.518 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 154 / Section 154.518
§ 154.518. OVERLAP OF PENALTIES.
Status: in_force

If an offense is punishable under Section 154.510 of this code and also under Section 154.517 of this code, the punishment prescribed by Section 154.517 of this code controls.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1131.859 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1131 / Section 1131.859
§ 1131.859. LIMITATIONS ON CONTINUATION OF COVERAGE.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not require the continuation of coverage under a policy for a period:

(1) longer than six months after a work stoppage occurs;

(2) beyond the time that 75 percent of the covered employees continue the coverage; or

(3) as to an individual covered employee, beyond the time that the employee takes a full-time job with another employer.
Tex. Estates Code § 305.207 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 305 / Section 305.207
§ 305.207. DEPOSITS BY PERSONAL SURETY.
Status: in_force

Instead of executing an affidavit under Section 305.203 or creating a lien under Section 305.204 when required, a personal surety may deposit the surety's own cash or securities instead of pledging real property as security. The deposit:

(1) must be made in the same manner a personal representative deposits the representative's own cash or securities; and

(2) is subject, to the extent applicable, to the provisions governing the same type of deposits made by personal representatives.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3818.005 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3818 / Section 3818.005
§ 3818.005. DISTRICT TERRITORY.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is composed of the territory described by Section 3, Chapter 1026, Acts of the 70th Legislature, Regular Session, 1987, as that territory may have been modified under:

(1) Section 3818.106, or its predecessor, Section 13, Chapter 1026, Acts of the 70th Legislature, Regular Session, 1987;

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

(3) other law.

(b) The boundaries and field notes of the district contained in Section 3, Chapter 1026, Acts of the 70th Legislature, Regular Session, 1987, form a closure. A mistake made in the field notes or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not affect:

(1) the organization, existence, or validity of the district;

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

(3) the right of the district to impose an assessment or a tax; or

(4) the legality or operation of the district or the board.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 21.023 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 21 / Section 21.023
§ 21.023. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS.
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under this chapter are legal and authorized investments for:

(1) banks;

(2) savings banks;

(3) trust companies;

(4) building and loan and savings and loan associations;

(5) insurance companies;

(6) fiduciaries;

(7) trustees;

(8) guardians; and

(9) sinking funds of cities, towns, villages, counties, school districts, and other political subdivisions and public agencies of the state.
Tex. Government Code § 864.004 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 864 / Section 864.004
§ 864.004. TEMPORARY DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
Status: in_force

(a) A member is entitled to disability retirement benefits from the pension system only if a local board determines that the member became disabled during the performance of emergency services or support services and is unable to return to work at the member's regular occupation or, if the member is a student, is unable to return to the member's scholastic studies. A disabled member must, at the time of disability, elect between a service retirement annuity or disability retirement benefits, if eligible for both.

(b) Subject to Subsection (c), a member described by Subsection (a) who does not elect to receive a service retirement annuity is entitled to a temporary disability retirement benefit of:

(1) $300 per month; or

(2) a greater amount that the state board by rule adopts based on the monthly contributions made for the members by the governing body of the political subdivision.

(c) Except as provided by Section 864.005, a temporary disability retirement benefit under Subsection (b) must cease on the expiration of a period, not to exceed one year, determined to be the likely duration of the disability by a physician in a written statement to the local board. The local board shall select the physician making a determination under this subsection.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 292.154 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 292 / Section 292.154
§ 292.154. PURPOSE; CORRECTION OF INVALID PROVISION OR PROCEDURE.
Status: in_force

(a) The purpose of this chapter is to generate revenue by collecting from institutional health care providers a mandatory payment to be used to provide the nonfederal share of a Medicaid supplemental payment program.

(b) To the extent any provision or procedure under this chapter causes a mandatory payment authorized under this chapter to be ineligible for federal matching funds, the county may provide by rule for an alternative provision or procedure that conforms to the requirements of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Tex. Government Code § 30.00536 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 30 / Section 30.00536
§ 30.00536. COURT REPORTER.
Status: in_force

The municipal judge shall appoint the court reporter under Section 30.00010.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7987A.0202 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7987A / Section 7987A.0202
§ 7987A.0202. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) The temporary board consists of:

(1) Lyle Bellows;

(2) Ray Nichols;

(3) Brian Hess;

(4) Phil Neelley; and

(5) Tommy Moore.

(b) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7987A.0103; or

(2) September 1, 2027.

(c) If permanent directors have not been elected under Section 7987A.0103 and the terms of the temporary directors have expired, successor temporary directors shall be appointed or reappointed as provided by Subsection (d) to serve terms that expire on the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Section 7987A.0103; or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the date of the appointment or reappointment.

(d) If Subsection (c) applies, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the commission requesting that the commission appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as successor temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.
Tex. Government Code § 437.231 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 437 / Section 437.231
§ 437.231. SEIZURE.
Status: in_force

(a) On a finding by the adjutant general that a person unlawfully possesses, and refuses or fails to deliver up, arms, equipment, or other military property issued by the department for use of the Texas military forces, the governor may by warrant command the sheriff of the county in which the person resides or is located to seize the arms, equipment, or other military property and keep the property subject to the governor's further order. The sheriff in executing the warrant may invoke the power of the county.

(b) Each sheriff may collect military arms or property issued by the department that is liable to loss or in the hands of unauthorized persons and safely keep the arms and property subject to order of the governor. The sheriff shall make a report of the collection to the governor. The sheriff's official bond covers faithful performance of duties under this subchapter.
Tex. Water Code § 58.392 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 58 / Section 58.392
§ 58.392. SECURITY FOR LOAN.
Status: in_force

To secure the loan, the board may pledge up to 85 percent of any levied tax of the district which has not been collected by the district or may pledge as collateral any district bonds which have been authorized but not sold.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1101.662 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1101 / Section 1101.662
§ 1101.662. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION.
Status: in_force

(a) The presiding officer of the commission shall appoint a disciplinary panel consisting of three commission members to determine whether a person's license to practice under this chapter should be temporarily suspended.

(b) If the disciplinary panel determines from the information presented to the panel that a person licensed to practice under this chapter would, by the person's continued practice, constitute a continuing threat to the public welfare, the panel shall temporarily suspend the license of that person.

(c) A license may be suspended under this section without notice or hearing on the complaint if:

(1) institution of proceedings for a contested case hearing is initiated simultaneously with the temporary suspension; and

(2) a hearing is held under Chapter 2001, Government Code, and this chapter as soon as possible.

(d) Notwithstanding Chapter 551, Government Code, the disciplinary panel may hold a meeting by telephone conference call if immediate action is required and convening the panel at one location is inconvenient for any member of the panel.