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Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 31A.151 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 31A / Section 31A.151
§ 31A.151. RETURN TO COUNTY IN WHICH INDICTMENT OR INFORMATION FILED; SUBSEQUENT PROCEEDINGS.
Status: in_force

(a) On the completion of a trial in which a change of venue has been ordered and, if applicable, after the jury has been discharged, the court, with the consent of counsel for the state and the defendant, may return the case to the county in which the indictment or information was filed. Except as provided by Subsection (b), all subsequent and ancillary proceedings, including the pronouncement of sentence after appeals have been exhausted, must be heard in the county in which the indictment or information was filed.

(b) A motion for new trial alleging jury misconduct must be heard in the county in which the case was tried. The county in which the indictment or information was filed must pay the costs of the prosecution of the motion.

(c) Except for the review of a death sentence under Section 2(h), Article 37.071, or under Section 2(h), Article 37.072, an appeal taken in a case returned under this article to the county in which the indictment or information was filed must be docketed in the appellate district in which that county is located.
Tex. Utilities Code § 12.003 — TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 12 / Section 12.003
§ 12.003. SEAL.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission has a seal bearing the inscription: "Public Utility Commission of Texas."

(b) The seal shall be affixed to each record and to an authentication of a copy of a record. The commission may require the seal to be affixed to other instruments.

(c) A court of this state shall take judicial notice of the seal.
Tex. Finance Code § 92.405 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 92 / Section 92.405
§ 92.405. APPROVAL BY COMMISSIONER OF PLAN.
Status: in_force

(a) If the commissioner approves the plan of merger or consolidation, the commissioner shall issue an order approving the merger or consolidation.

(b) If the surviving savings bank is a foreign savings bank, the commissioner shall issue and deliver to the surviving savings bank a certificate of authority to do business as a savings bank in this state for a period that expires January 31 of the next calendar year.

(c) A surviving savings bank that is a domestic savings bank shall operate under:

(1) the articles and bylaws of the merging or consolidating domestic savings bank; and

(2) the law applicable to a domestic savings bank.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 23.14 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 23 / Section 23.14
§ 23.14. BAIL IN MISDEMEANOR.
Status: in_force

Any officer making an arrest under a capias in a misdemeanor may in term time or vacation take a bail bond of the defendant.
Tex. Tax Code § 327.005 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 327 / Section 327.005
§ 327.005. SALES AND USE TAX EFFECTIVE DATE.
Status: in_force

(a) The adoption of the tax or the change in the rate of the tax takes effect on the first day of the first calendar quarter occurring after the expiration of the first complete calendar quarter occurring after the date on which the comptroller receives notice of the results of the election.

(b) If the comptroller determines that an effective date provided by Subsection (a) will occur before the comptroller can reasonably take the action required to begin collecting the tax, the effective date may be extended by the comptroller until the first day of the next succeeding calendar quarter.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 89A.002 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 89A / Section 89A.002
§ 89A.002. LIABILITY FROM DONATION OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCT.
Status: in_force

A person, including a manufacturer or distributor, is not subject to civil or criminal liability arising from the nature, age, packaging, or condition of a feminine hygiene product that the person donates in good faith to a nonprofit organization for distribution to individuals in need of the products if the donated product meets all quality and labeling standards imposed by law at the time the product is donated, even if the product is not readily marketable.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 17.13 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 17 / Section 17.13
§ 17.13. SUFFICIENCY OF SURETIES ASCERTAINED.
Status: in_force

To test the sufficiency of the security offered to any bail bond, unless the court or officer taking the same is fully satisfied as to its sufficiency, the following oath shall be made in writing and subscribed by the sureties: "I, do swear that I am worth, in my own right, at least the sum of (here insert the amount in which the surety is bound), after deducting from my property all that which is exempt by the Constitution and Laws of the State from forced sale, and after the payment of all my debts of every description, whether individual or security debts, and after satisfying all encumbrances upon my property which are known to me; that I reside in .......... County, and have property in this State liable to execution worth said amount or more.

(Dated .........., and attested by the judge of the court, clerk, magistrate or sheriff.)"

Such affidavit shall be filed with the papers of the proceedings.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3901.153 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3901 / Section 3901.153
§ 3901.153. RULES.
Status: in_force

In addition to rules and regulations adopted under the district's general rulemaking authority in Section 375.096(c), Local Government Code, the district may adopt and enforce rules covering its public transit system or its public parking facilities, except that a rule relating to or affecting the use of the public right-of-way or a requirement for off-street parking is subject to all applicable county requirements.
Tex. Election Code § 174.067 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 174 / Section 174.067
§ 174.067. STATE CONVENTION DELEGATES SERVE UNTIL NEXT PRIMARY ELECTION.
Status: in_force

State convention delegates selected under this subchapter serve as the delegates for all state conventions held until the next general primary election date.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 134.149 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 134 / Section 134.149
§ 134.149. HEARING ON SALE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission, after appropriate public notice and on request, shall hold a public hearing in the county or counties in which land acquired under Section 134.145 is located.

(b) The hearing shall be held at a time that gives residents and local governments maximum opportunity to participate in the decision about the use or disposition of the land after restoration, reclamation, abatement, control, or prevention of the adverse effects of past coal mining practices.
Tex. Family Code § 41.0025 — TX Code / Code fa / Chapter 41 / Section 41.0025
§ 41.0025. LIABILITY FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO AN INN OR HOTEL.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Section 41.002, recovery of damages by an inn or hotel for wilful and malicious conduct is limited to actual damages, not to exceed $25,000 per occurrence, plus reasonable and necessary attorney's fees, court costs, and expenses.

(b) In this section "occurrence" means one incident on a single day in one hotel room. The term does not include incidents in separate rooms or incidents that occur on different days.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 11.0191 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 11 / Section 11.0191
§ 11.0191. ENFORCEMENT OF CODE.
Status: in_force

Law enforcement officers commissioned by the director and any other peace officers have the authority to enforce all provisions of this code.
Tex. Transportation Code § 623.013 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 623 / Section 623.013
§ 623.013. LIST OF PERMITS ISSUED.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall make available on the department's Internet website a searchable and downloadable list by county of each permit issued under Section 623.011. The list must include the following information for each permit:

(1) the name and address of the person for whom the permit was issued;

(2) the vehicle identification number and license plate number of the vehicle;

(3) the permit number; and

(4) the effective date of the permit.

(b) On request of a county, the department shall send a copy of the permit and the bond or letter of credit required for the permit to the county.
Tex. Occupations Code § 154.003 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 154 / Section 154.003
§ 154.003. INFORMATION FOR PHYSICIANS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall disseminate at least twice a year and at other times determined necessary by the board information of significant interest to the physicians of this state. The information must include summaries of:

(1) disciplinary orders made against physicians licensed in this state;

(2) board activities and functions;

(3) pertinent changes in this subtitle or board rules; and

(4) attorney general opinions.

(b) The requirements of this section are in addition to the reporting requirements imposed under Section 164.060.

(c) The board shall disseminate the information to:

(1) each physician practicing in this state;

(2) each health care entity and other board-designated health care institution operating in this state;

(3) each member of a health-related legislative committee;

(4) a member of the public who submits a written request; and

(5) public libraries throughout this state.

(d) Except as provided by this subsection, the board shall publish information regarding errors in and reversals of disciplinary actions taken by the board. The information to be published under this subsection includes instances in which a disciplinary action initiated by the board is overturned by a court. The board shall disseminate the information under this subsection in the same format, size, style, and manner as the information regarding the original action by the board was disseminated. The board may not publish information under this subsection if the physician who was the subject of the disciplinary action requests that the information not be published.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8479.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8479 / Section 8479.155
§ 8479.155. CONFIRMATION ELECTION FOR NEW DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

(a) A new district created by the division of the district shall hold a confirmation and directors' election as required by Section 8479.003.

(b) If the creation of the new district is confirmed, the new district shall provide the election date and results to the commission.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 115.003 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 115 / Section 115.003
§ 115.003. DEFINITION OF UNLAWFUL OIL; PRESUMPTION.
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this chapter, oil is unlawful if the oil is:

(1) produced in this state from a well in excess of the amount allowed by a commission order or otherwise in violation of a law of this state or commission order; or

(2) transported in violation of a law of this state or commission order.

(b) It is presumed that oil is "unlawful oil" for purposes of this chapter if the oil is retained in storage for more than six years without being used, consumed, or moved into regular commercial channels.

(c) The presumption under Subsection (b) may be rebutted by proof that the oil:

(1) was produced from a well within the production allowable then applying to that well;

(2) was not produced in violation of a law of this state or commission order; and

(3) if transported from the lease from which it was produced, was not transported in violation of a law of this state or commission order.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1074.006 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1074 / Section 1074.006
§ 1074.006. RESTRICTION ON STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Status: in_force

The legislature may not make a direct appropriation for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a district facility.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3899.151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3899 / Section 3899.151
§ 3899.151. TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS.
Status: in_force

The district may designate reinvestment zones and may grant abatements of a tax or assessment on property in the zones.
Tex. Government Code § 752.021 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 752 / Section 752.021
§ 752.021. GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEES.
Status: in_force

The Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees is created within the office of the governor. The committee shall advise and make recommendations to the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs on immigration and refugee issues, including the SLIAG program authorized by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8 U.S.C. Section 1101 et seq.) and the refugee assistance programs authorized by the Refugee Act of 1980 (8 U.S.C. Section 1521 et seq.).
Tex. Government Code § 436.102 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 436 / Section 436.102
§ 436.102. CONSULTING AGREEMENTS.
Status: in_force

With prior approval of the governor, the commission may enter into an agreement with a consulting firm to provide information and assistance on a pending decision of the United States Department of Defense or other federal agency regarding the status of military installations and defense-related businesses located in this state.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3854.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3854 / Section 3854.155
§ 3854.155. SECURITY SERVICES.
Status: in_force

To protect the public interest, the district may contract with a private entity or a municipality, county, or other political subdivision for services for the security and protection of residents and property in the district.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 283.104 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 283 / Section 283.104
§ 283.104. EXECUTION OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

The county judge of the county in which the district is created shall execute the bonds in the name of the district, and the county clerk shall countersign the bonds.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2002.053 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2002 / Section 2002.053
§ 2002.053. USE OF RAFFLE PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

All proceeds from the sale of tickets for a raffle must be spent for the charitable purposes of the qualified organization.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8223.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8223 / Section 8223.201
§ 8223.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue bonds or other obligations as provided by Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, to finance the construction, maintenance, or operation of projects under Sections 8223.101 and 8223.102.

(b) The district may not issue bonds to finance projects authorized by Section 8223.102 unless the issuance is approved by a vote of a two-thirds majority of the voters of the district voting at an election called for that purpose.

(c) Bonds or other obligations issued or incurred to finance projects authorized by Section 8223.102 may not exceed one-fourth of the assessed value of the real property in the district.
Tex. Local Government Code § 271.056 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 271 / Section 271.056
§ 271.056. EXEMPTIONS FROM ADVERTISEMENT REQUIREMENT.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subchapter relating to the advertisement for competitive bids do not apply to:

(1) a case of public calamity if it is necessary to act promptly to relieve the necessity of the residents or to preserve the property of the issuer;

(2) a case in which it is necessary to preserve or protect the public health of the residents of the issuer;

(3) a case of unforeseen damage to public machinery, equipment, or other property;

(4) a contract for personal or professional services;

(5) work done by employees of the issuer and paid for as the work progresses;

(6) the purchase of any land, building, existing utility system, or right-of-way for authorized needs and purposes;

(7) expenditures for or relating to improvements in municipal water systems, sewer systems, streets, or drainage, if at least one-third of the cost of the improvements is to be paid by special assessments levied against properties to be benefitted by the improvements;

(8) a case in which the entire contractual obligation is to be paid from bond funds or current funds or in which an advertisement for bids has previously been published in accordance with this subchapter but the current funds or bond funds are not adequate to permit the awarding of the contract and certificates are to be awarded to provide for the deficiency;

(9) the sale of a public security, as that term is defined by Section 1204.001, Government Code;

(10) a municipal procurement of a kind that, under Chapter 252, is not required to be made in accordance with competitive bidding procedures like those prescribed by this subchapter; or

(11) a county contract that, under the County Purchasing Act (Subchapter C, Chapter 262), is not required to be made in accordance with competitive bidding procedures like those prescribed by this subchapter.
Tex. Water Code § 56.061 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 56 / Section 56.061
§ 56.061. CREATION OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) A district is governed by a board of three directors unless special law provides otherwise.

(b) When a district is established, the commissioners court shall appoint three directors for the district to serve until permanent directors are elected.
Tex. Government Code § 837.002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 837 / Section 837.002
§ 837.002. TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP.
Status: in_force

A person's membership in the retirement system is terminated by:

(1) death of the person;

(2) retirement based on service credited in the retirement system; or

(3) withdrawal of all of the person's accumulated contributions.
Tex. Tax Code § 155.183 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 155 / Section 155.183
§ 155.183. INSPECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) To determine the tax liability of a person dealing in tobacco products or compliance by the person with this chapter, the comptroller may:

(1) inspect any premises, including a vending machine and its contents, where tobacco products are manufactured, produced, stored, transported, sold, or offered for sale or exchange;

(2) remain on the premises as long as necessary to determine the tax liability or compliance with this chapter;

(3) examine the records required by this chapter or other records, books, documents, papers, accounts, and objects that the comptroller determines are necessary for conducting a complete examination; and

(4) examine stocks of tobacco products.

(b) A person dealing in tobacco products may not:

(1) fail to produce, on the comptroller's demand, records required by this chapter; or

(2) hinder or prevent the inspection of records or the examination of the premises.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3848.251 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3848 / Section 3848.251
§ 3848.251. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT WITH OUTSTANDING DEBT.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may dissolve the district regardless of whether the district has debt. Section 375.264, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.

(b) If the district has debt when it is dissolved, the district shall remain in existence solely for the purpose of discharging its debts. The dissolution is effective when all debts have been discharged.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7932.102 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7932 / Section 7932.102
§ 7932.102. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code, applicable to municipal utility districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1452.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1452 / Section 1452.004
§ 1452.004. LIMITATION ON COMMISSIONER'S AUTHORITY.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may not require a health maintenance organization to:

(1) formally recredential a physician or provider more frequently than once in any three-year period;

(2) verify the validity of a license or certificate held by a physician as of a date other than the date of initial credentialing or recredentialing of the physician;

(3) use clinical personnel to perform a site visit for initial credentialing of a physician or provider unless clinical review is needed during the site visit; or

(4) require a site visit be performed for the purpose of recredentialing of a physician or provider.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 18B.322 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 18B / Section 18B.322
§ 18B.322. WARRANT REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN LOCATION INFORMATION HELD IN ELECTRONIC STORAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) A warrant is required to obtain the disclosure of location information described by Article 18B.321(a) by a provider of an electronic communications service or a provider of a remote computing service.

(b) Only a prosecutor or a prosecutor's assistant with jurisdiction in a county within a judicial district described by Article 18B.052(4) may file an application for a warrant under this subchapter. The application must be supported by the sworn affidavit required by Article 18.01(b).

(c) The application must be filed with a district judge in the applicable judicial district on:

(1) the prosecutor's or assistant's own motion; or

(2) the request of an authorized peace officer of a designated law enforcement office or agency or an authorized peace officer commissioned by the department.
Tex. Tax Code § 23.97 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 23 / Section 23.97
§ 23.97. PENALTY FOR VIOLATING DEED RESTRICTION.
Status: in_force

(a) If airport property appraised under this subchapter is used as other than public access airport property before the term of the deed restriction expires, a penalty is imposed on the property equal to the difference between the taxes imposed on the property on the basis of appraisal under this subchapter for the year in which the violation occurs and the amount that would have been imposed for that year had the property not been restricted to use as public access airport property.

(b) The chief appraiser shall make an entry in the appraisal records for the property against which the penalty is imposed indicating liability for the penalty and shall deliver a written notice of imposition of the penalty to the person who filed the application for appraisal under this subchapter. The notice shall include a brief explanation of the procedures for protesting the imposition of the penalty.

(c) The assessor for each taxing unit that imposed taxes on the property on the basis of appraisal under this subchapter shall add the amount of the penalty to the unit's tax bill for taxes on the property against which the penalty is imposed. The county assessor-collector shall add the amount of the penalty to the county's tax bill for taxes on the property. The penalty shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as the taxes on the property against which the penalty is imposed. The amount of the penalty constitutes a lien on the property against which the penalty is imposed and accrues penalty and interest in the same manner as a delinquent tax.
Tex. Government Code § 2166.103 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2166 / Section 2166.103
§ 2166.103. FINDINGS ON SPACE NEEDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall continuously survey the state's office space needs to determine the space needed and the location of the need.

(b) The commission shall identify counties in which more than 50,000 square feet of usable office space is needed and make recommendations for meeting that need. The commission may recommend leasing or purchasing and renovating one or more existing buildings or constructing one or more buildings.

(c) The commission may collect appropriate information it considers necessary for preparing its recommendations.