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Tex. Occupations Code § 2303.160 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2303 / Section 2303.160
§ 2303.160. RELEASE OF VEHICLES.
Status: in_force

(a) A vehicle storage facility may not refuse to release a vehicle to the owner or operator of the vehicle or require a sworn affidavit of the owner or operator of the vehicle solely because the owner or operator presents valid photo identification issued by this state, another state, or a federal agency that includes a different address than the address contained in the title and registration records of the vehicle.

(b) A vehicle storage facility must accept evidence of financial responsibility, as required by Section 601.051, Transportation Code, as an additional form of identification that establishes ownership or right of possession or control of the vehicle.

(c) Subsection (b) does not require a vehicle storage facility to release a vehicle to the owner or operator of the vehicle if the owner or operator of the vehicle does not:

(1) pay the charges for services regulated under this chapter or Chapter 2308, including charges for an incident management tow, as defined by Section 2308.002; and

(2) present valid photo identification issued by this state, another state, a federal agency, or a foreign government.
Tex. Government Code § 552.307 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 552 / Section 552.307
§ 552.307. SPECIAL RIGHT OF ACCESS; ATTORNEY GENERAL DECISIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) If a governmental body determines that information subject to a special right of access under Section 552.023 is exempt from disclosure under an exception of Subchapter C, other than an exception intended to protect the privacy interest of the requestor or the person whom the requestor is authorized to represent, the governmental body shall, before disclosing the information, submit a written request for a decision to the attorney general under the procedures of this subchapter.

(b) If a decision is not requested under Subsection (a), the governmental body shall release the information to the person with a special right of access under Section 552.023 not later than the 10th business day after the date of receiving the request for information.
Tex. Education Code § 61.956 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.956
§ 61.956. ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Status: in_force

The board may appoint an advisory committee to assist the board in performing the board's duties under this subchapter.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 61.0221 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 61 / Section 61.0221
§ 61.0221. AUTHORITY RELATING TO OTHER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not affect the authority of the commissioners court of a county to provide eligibility standards or other requirements relating to assistance programs or services that are not covered by this subchapter.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 57.256 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 57 / Section 57.256
§ 57.256. WARRANTY CLAIM FOR CERTAIN REPAIR WORK OR INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS.
Status: in_force

Any repair work or installation of replacement parts performed with respect to inventory equipment of a dealer or with respect to equipment of a dealer's customers, at the request of a supplier, including work performed under a product improvement program, constitutes a warranty claim for which the dealer must be paid under this subchapter.
Tex. Election Code § 62.007 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 62 / Section 62.007
§ 62.007. EXAMINING BALLOTS.
Status: in_force

(a) An election officer shall unseal the ballot package, remove the ballots, and examine them to determine whether they are properly numbered and printed.

(b) An unnumbered or otherwise defectively printed ballot shall be placed in ballot box no. 4.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 12.055 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 12 / Section 12.055
§ 12.055. STAFF SUPPORT.
Status: in_force

The General Land Office, the office of the attorney general, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall provide necessary staff support to the commission.
Tex. Government Code § 26.161 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 26 / Section 26.161
§ 26.161. DENTON COUNTY.
Status: in_force

The County Court of Denton County has no probate, juvenile, civil, or criminal jurisdiction.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 8 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 38 / Section 8
§ 8. ANNUAL REPORT.
Status: in_force

Not later than December 1 of each year, the commission shall prepare and publish a report that includes:

(1) a description of each complaint filed with the commission during the preceding 12-month period, the disposition of each complaint, and the status of any complaint still pending on December 31;

(2) a description of any specific forensic method or methodology the commission designates as part of the accreditation process for crime laboratories established by rule under this article;

(3) recommendations for best practices concerning the definition of "forensic analysis" provided by statute or by rule;

(4) developments in forensic science made or used in other state or federal investigations and the activities of the commission, if any, with respect to those developments; and

(5) other information that is relevant to investigations involving forensic science, as determined by the presiding officer of the commission.Sec. 8. (a) In making a determination of unavailability under this article, the court shall consider relevant factors including the relationship of the defendant to the child, the character and duration of the alleged offense, the age, maturity, and emotional stability of the child, and the time elapsed since the alleged offense, and whether the child is more likely than not to be unavailable to testify because:

(1) of emotional or physical causes, including the confrontation with the defendant; or

(2) the child would suffer undue psychological or physical harm through his involvement at the hearing or proceeding.

(b) A determination of unavailability under this article can be made after an earlier determination of availability. A determination of availability under this article can be made after an earlier determination of unavailability.Sec. 8. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a written, oral, or sign language statement of an accused made as a result of a custodial interrogation is admissible against the accused in a criminal proceeding in this state if:

(1) the statement was obtained in another state and was obtained in compliance with the laws of that state or this state; or

(2) the statement was obtained by a federal law enforcement officer in this state or another state and was obtained in compliance with the laws of the United States.This article does not apply to any information, document, or item that has at any time been published or broadcast by the journalist.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 71.107 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 71 / Section 71.107
§ 71.107. ONION DISEASES AND INSECTS.
Status: in_force

The department shall determine that onion plants are apparently free from the following diseases and from damaging infestation of the following insects:
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 5012.0151 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 5012 / Section 5012.0151
§ 5012.0151. MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS TAX.
Status: in_force

The commission may impose an annual tax for the maintenance and operation of the authority and the authority's improvements at a rate not to exceed 20 cents for each $100 valuation of taxable property in the authority.
Tex. Election Code § 253.094 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 253 / Section 253.094
§ 253.094. CONTRIBUTIONS PROHIBITED.
Status: in_force

(a) A corporation or labor organization may not make a political contribution that is not authorized by this subchapter.

(b) A corporation or labor organization may not make a political contribution in connection with a recall election, including the circulation and submission of a petition to call an election.

(c) A person who violates this section commits an offense. An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree.
Tex. Government Code § 421.025 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 421 / Section 421.025
§ 421.025. SPECIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES.
Status: in_force

(a) The governor may appoint one or more special advisory committees composed of representatives from state or local agencies or nongovernmental entities not represented on the council.

(b) The governor shall determine the number of members and qualifications for membership on a special advisory committee under this section.

(c) A special advisory committee under this section shall assist the council in performing its duties.

(d) A special advisory committee under this section is subject to Chapter 2110, except that Section 2110.002 does not apply.
Tex. Transportation Code § 601.085 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 601 / Section 601.085
§ 601.085. TERMINATION OF CERTIFIED POLICY.
Status: in_force

(a) If an insurer has certified a policy under Section 601.083 or 601.084, the policy may not be terminated before the sixth day after the date a notice of the termination is received by the department except as provided by Subsection (b).

(b) A policy that is obtained and certified terminates a previously certified policy on the effective date of the certification of a subsequent policy.
Tex. Education Code § 44.005 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 44 / Section 44.005
§ 44.005. FILING OF ADOPTED BUDGET.
Status: in_force

On or before a date set by the State Board of Education, the budget must be filed with the agency according to the rules established by the State Board of Education.
Tex. Transportation Code § 284.0703 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 284 / Section 284.0703
§ 284.0703. METHOD OF SENDING INVOICE OR NOTICE.
Status: in_force

As authorized under Section 322.008(d)(2), Business & Commerce Code, a county may provide an invoice or notice required under this chapter to be sent by first class mail instead as an electronic record:

(1) if the recipient of the information agrees to the transmission of the information as an electronic record; and

(2) on terms acceptable to the recipient.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8802.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8802 / Section 8802.152
§ 8802.152. EXCLUSION OF COUNTY AREA.
Status: in_force

(a) The residents of any county area of the district, on petition of at least 15 percent of the registered voters in that county area, may request that the board, in conjunction with the next regularly scheduled directors' election, hold a referendum to determine whether to exclude that county area from the district.

(b) The petition must be submitted to the board not later than the 45th day before the date of the election.

(c) The board shall call and add a referendum under this section to the ballot of the May directors' election in the county area.

(d) Exclusion of a county area from the district requires approval by a majority of the voters voting on the proposition: "The _________________ county area of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District shall be excluded from the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District."

(e) The exclusion of any county area from the district is effective on June 1 following approval of the referendum. On and after that date:

(1) the boundaries of the district shall be redefined to exclude the county area;

(2) the imposition and collection of district taxes or user fees in the county area shall cease;

(3) the offices held by any directors elected from the county area shall terminate; and

(4) any other matters provided by law or by agreement with any person affecting the authority and operations of the district shall be automatically redesignated and redefined to be consistent with the exclusion of the county area.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1104.2082 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1104 / Section 1104.2082
§ 1104.2082. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INVESTIGATION MATERIAL.
Status: in_force

(a) Information or material, including any investigation file, is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code, or any other means of legal compulsion for release, including disclosure, discovery, or subpoena, if the information or material is prepared or compiled by the board in connection with a complaint, investigation, or audit of any person subject to the jurisdiction of the board.

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), information or material prepared or compiled by the board in connection with a complaint, investigation, or audit may be disclosed:

(1) to the respondent;

(2) to a person providing a service to the board, including an expert or other witness, or an investigator, if the information is necessary for preparation for, or a presentation in, a disciplinary proceeding against an applicant or license holder, or a subsequent trial or appeal taken from a disciplinary proceeding;

(3) to an entity in another jurisdiction that licenses, registers, credentials, or disciplines any person subject to the jurisdiction of the board;

(4) to a law enforcement agency;

(5) to the State Office of Administrative Hearings; or

(6) to the board, or a panel of the board, for use during any proceeding conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings or in a subsequent trial or appeal of a board action or order.

(c) The release of information under Subsection (b) is not a voluntary disclosure for purposes of Section 552.007, Government Code.

(d) The board may require that a confidentiality agreement be signed by a person entitled to receive information under Subsection (b) before releasing the information.

(e) The board may withhold information or material described by Subsection (a) without requesting a decision from the attorney general under Subchapter G, Chapter 552, Government Code.

(e-1) The board shall protect the identity of a complainant to the extent possible by excluding the complainant's identifying information from a complaint notice sent to a respondent.

(f) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), on the dismissal or final resolution of a complaint, investigation, or audit, information or material prepared or compiled by the board in connection with the complaint, investigation, or audit, including a completed audit report or a final order of the board, is subject to disclosure under Chapter 321 or 552, Government Code.
Tex. Local Government Code § 113.064 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 113 / Section 113.064
§ 113.064. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS BY COUNTY AUDITOR.
Status: in_force

(a) In a county that has the office of county auditor, each claim, bill, and account against the county must be filed in sufficient time for the auditor to examine and approve it before the meeting of the commissioners court. A claim, bill, or account may not be allowed or paid until it has been examined and approved by the auditor.

(b) The auditor shall stamp each approved claim, bill, or account. If the auditor considers it necessary, the auditor may require that a claim, bill, or account be verified by an affidavit indicating its correctness.

(c) The auditor may administer oaths for the purposes of this section.
Tex. Transportation Code § 452.110 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 452 / Section 452.110
§ 452.110. PEACE OFFICERS.
Status: in_force

(a) The executive committee may establish a security force and provide for the employment of security personnel.

(b) The executive committee may commission an employee of a security force established under Subsection (a) as a peace officer.

(c) A peace officer commissioned under Subsection (b), except as provided by Subsection (e), has all the rights, privileges, obligations, and duties of any other peace officer in this state while on the property under the control of the authority or in the actual course and scope of the officer's employment.

(d) A person commissioned under Subsection (b) must give an oath and make bond for the faithful performance of the officer's duties as the executive committee may require. The bond shall be filed with the executive committee and made payable to the authority. The bond must be approved by the executive committee.

(e) A law enforcement power granted under this section is subordinate to the law enforcement power of a municipality in which the power is attempted to be exercised.
Tex. Government Code § 171.0002 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 171 / Section 171.0002
§ 171.0002. APPLICABILITY.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not affect a court’s jurisdiction or authority to require court-ordered programs. A court may specify the type and format of the court-ordered program that must be completed by the individual.
Tex. Insurance Code § 2551.302 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 2551 / Section 2551.302
§ 2551.302. REQUIREMENTS FOR REINSURING POLICIES.
Status: in_force

A title insurance company may reinsure any of its policies and contracts issued on real property located in this state or on policies and contracts issued in this state under Chapter 2751, if:

(1) the reinsuring title insurance company is authorized to engage in business in this state under this title; or

(2) the title insurance company acquires reinsurance in accordance with Section 2551.305 or 2551.3055.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3849.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3849 / Section 3849.152
§ 3849.152. MONEY USED FOR IMPROVEMENTS OR SERVICES.
Status: in_force

The district may acquire, construct, finance, operate, or maintain any improvement or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code, using any money available to the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1121.155 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1121 / Section 1121.155
§ 1121.155. ANNUAL AUDIT.
Status: in_force

The board shall have an annual audit made of the financial condition of the district.
Tex. Local Government Code § 146.007 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 146 / Section 146.007
§ 146.007. CHANGE OR MODIFICATION OF RECOGNITION.
Status: in_force

(a) The municipal employees may modify or change the recognition of the employee association granted under this chapter by filing with the governing body of the municipality a petition signed by a majority of all covered employees.

(b) The governing body of the municipality may:

(1) recognize the change or modification as provided by the petition; or

(2) order a certification election in accordance with Section 146.005 regarding whether to do so.
Tex. Property Code § 221.031 — TX Code / Code pr / Chapter 221 / Section 221.031
§ 221.031. ADVERTISEMENTS AND PROMOTIONS.
Status: in_force

(a) At any time, the commission may request a developer to file for review by the commission any advertisement used in this state by the developer in connection with offering a timeshare interest. The developer shall provide the advertisement not later than the 15th day after the date the commission makes the request. If the commission determines that the advertisement violates this chapter or Chapter 621, Business & Commerce Code, the commission shall notify the developer in writing, stating the specific grounds for the commission's determination not later than the 15th day after the date the commission makes its determination. The commission may grant the developer provisional approval for the advertisement if the developer agrees to correct the deficiencies identified by the commission. A developer, on its own initiative, may submit any proposed advertisement to the commission for review and approval by the commission.

(b) Any advertisement that contains a promotion in connection with the offering of a timeshare interest must comply with Chapter 621, Business & Commerce Code.

(c) As provided by Subsections (d) and (e), an advertisement that contains a promotion in connection with the offering of a timeshare interest must include, in addition to any disclosures required under Chapter 621, Business & Commerce Code, the following:

(1) a statement to the effect that the promotion is intended to solicit purchasers of timeshare interests;

(2) if applicable, a statement to the effect that any person whose name is obtained during the promotion may be solicited to purchase a timeshare interest;

(3) the full name of the developer of the timeshare property; and

(4) if applicable, the full name and address of any marketing company involved in the promotion of the timeshare property, excluding the developer or an affiliate or subsidiary of the developer.

(d) An advertisement containing the disclosures required by Chapter 621, Business & Commerce Code, and Subsection (c) must be provided in writing or electronically:

(1) at least once before a scheduled sales presentation; and

(2) in a reasonable period before the scheduled sales presentation to ensure that the recipient receives the disclosures before leaving to attend the sales presentation.

(e) The developer is not required to provide the disclosures required by this section in every advertisement or other written, oral, or electronic communication provided or made to a recipient before a scheduled sales presentation.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8826.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8826 / Section 8826.101
§ 8826.101. GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

Except as provided by Section 8826.102, the district has the rights, powers, privileges, functions, and duties provided by the general law of this state, including Chapter 36, Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 42A.254 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 42A / Section 42A.254
§ 42A.254. INSPECTION BY JUDGE; DISCLOSURE OF CONTENTS.
Status: in_force

The judge may not inspect a presentence report and the contents of the report may not be disclosed to any person unless:

(1) the defendant pleads guilty or nolo contendere or is convicted of the offense; or

(2) the defendant, in writing, authorizes the judge to inspect the report.