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Tex. Finance Code § 202.004 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 202 / Section 202.004
§ 202.004. NONBANKING ACQUISITION, ELECTION, OR ACTIVITY.
Status: in_force

(a) A bank holding company doing business in this state that submits an application, election, or notice to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System under Section 4, Bank Holding Company Act (12 U.S.C. Section 1843), that involves or will involve an office location in this state shall submit to the commissioner a copy of the application, election, or notice when the application, election, or notice is submitted to the board of governors, including a notice or application to acquire a nonbanking institution, an election to be treated as a financial holding company, or a request, proposal, or application to engage in an activity that is or may be a financial activity or an activity incidental or complementary to a financial activity. The bank holding company shall submit other information reasonably requested by the commissioner to determine the manner in which the acquisition, election, or activity will directly or indirectly affect residents of this state.

(b) To assist in determining whether to disapprove the proposed acquisition, election, or activity, the commissioner may hold a public hearing as provided by Section 31.201, regardless of whether requested to do so by a person, regarding the proposed acquisition, election, or activity and its effect on this state. The commissioner shall convene a hearing if the bank holding company requests a hearing in writing when it submits the application, election, or notice to the commissioner.

(c) The commissioner shall disapprove the proposed acquisition, election, or activity if the commissioner determines that the acquisition, election, or activity would be detrimental to the public interest as a result of probable adverse effects, including undue concentration of resources, decreased or unfair competition, conflicts of interest, or unsound banking practices.

(d) If the commissioner determines to disapprove the proposed acquisition, election, or activity, the commissioner may prepare and file a response to the application, election, or notice with the board of governors and may request that a hearing be held. If the board of governors grants the request, the commissioner shall appear and present evidence at the hearing regarding the reasons the proposed acquisition, election, or activity should be denied.

(e) If the board of governors approves a proposed acquisition, election, or activity that the commissioner disapproved, the commissioner may accept the decision or seek to overturn the decision on appeal as provided by Section 9, Bank Holding Company Act (12 U.S.C. Section 1848).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 4001.0203 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 4001 / Section 4001.0203
§ 4001.0203. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

(a) On or after the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter, the owner or owners of a majority of the assessed value of the real property in the district may submit a petition to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requesting that the commission appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition. The commission shall appoint as temporary directors the five persons named in the petition.

(b) The temporary or successor temporary directors shall hold an election to elect five permanent directors as provided by Section 49.102, Water Code.

(c) Temporary directors serve until the earlier of:

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Subsection (b); or

(2) the fourth anniversary of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter.

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

(1) the date permanent directors are elected under Subsection (b); or

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

(e) If Subsection (d) 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. Business & Commerce Code § 9.610 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 9 / Section 9.610
§ 9.610. DISPOSITION OF COLLATERAL AFTER DEFAULT.
Status: in_force

(a) After default, a secured party may sell, lease, license, or otherwise dispose of any or all of the collateral in its present condition or following any commercially reasonable preparation or processing.

(b) Every aspect of a disposition of collateral, including the method, manner, time, place, and other terms, must be commercially reasonable. If commercially reasonable, a secured party may dispose of collateral by public or private proceedings, by one or more contracts, as a unit or in parcels, and at any time and place and on any terms.

(c) A secured party may purchase collateral:

(1) at a public disposition; or

(2) at a private disposition only if the collateral is of a kind that is customarily sold on a recognized market or the subject of widely distributed standard price quotations.

(d) A contract for sale, lease, license, or other disposition includes the warranties relating to title, possession, quiet enjoyment, and the like that by operation of law accompany a voluntary disposition of property of the kind subject to the contract.

(e) A secured party may disclaim or modify warranties under Subsection (d):

(1) in a manner that would be effective to disclaim or modify the warranties in a voluntary disposition of property of the kind subject to the contract of disposition; or

(2) by communicating to the purchaser a record evidencing the contract for disposition and including an express disclaimer or modification of the warranties.

(f) A record is sufficient to disclaim warranties under Subsection (e) if it indicates "There is no warranty relating to title, possession, quiet enjoyment, or the like in this disposition" or uses words of similar import.
Tex. Estates Code § 2001.132 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.132
§ 2001.132. DISCLOSURE OF OTHER DIGITAL ASSETS OF PRINCIPAL.
Status: in_force

(a) Unless otherwise ordered by the court, directed by the principal, or provided by a power of attorney, a custodian shall disclose to an agent with specific authority over digital assets or general authority to act on behalf of a principal a catalog of electronic communications sent or received by the principal and digital assets of the principal, other than the content of an electronic communication, if the agent gives the custodian:

(1) a written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form;

(2) an original or copy of the power of attorney that gives the agent specific authority over digital assets or general authority to act on behalf of the principal; and

(3) a certification by the agent, under penalty of perjury, that the power of attorney is in effect.

(b) In addition to the items required to be given to the custodian under Subsection (a), the agent shall provide the following if requested by the custodian:

(1) a number, user name, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the principal's account; or

(2) evidence linking the account to the principal.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 74.110 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 74 / Section 74.110
§ 74.110. LIABILITY OF FOUNDATION MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except for instances of gross negligence, individual criminal actions, or acts of dishonesty, the foundation's members, directors, officers, and employees are not individually liable to a cotton grower or other person for:

(1) errors in judgment;

(2) mistakes; or

(3) other acts or omissions.

(b) A foundation member, officer, or employee is not individually liable for an act or omission of another foundation member, officer, or employee.
Tex. Local Government Code § 379A.021 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 379A / Section 379A.021
§ 379A.021. COMPOSITION AND APPOINTMENT OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (g), the corporation is governed by a board of 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, or 15 directors, as determined by the governing body of the municipality that created the corporation. The number of directors may not exceed the number of members, including the mayor, constituting the governing body of the municipality.

(b) The governing body of the municipality that created the corporation shall appoint the members of the board.

(c) Directors serve staggered two-year terms, with as near as possible to one-half of the members' terms expiring each year. A director serves at the will of the governing body of the municipality that created the corporation. Successor directors are appointed in the same manner as the original appointees.

(d) Each director of a corporation created by a municipality that has a population of 20,000 or more must be a resident of the municipality. Each director of a corporation created by a municipality that has a population of less than 20,000 must be a resident of the municipality or the county in which the major part of the area of the municipality is located.

(e) A person is disqualified from serving as a director if the person is an employee, officer, or member of the governing body of the municipality that created the corporation.

(f) A director may not have a personal interest in a contract executed by the corporation.

(g) In a municipality that has a population of more than one million and that creates a corporation under this chapter, the board of the corporation is composed of persons appointed to the board as required by this subsection. The governing body of the municipality shall appoint one director to the board of the corporation from each district that elects a member to the governing body of the municipality.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.292 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.292
§ 2306.292. ELIGIBILITY OF MORTGAGE LOANS FOR PURCHASE.
Status: in_force

A mortgage loan or interest in a mortgage loan is not eligible for purchase by or on behalf of the department from a mortgage lender unless the mortgage lender certifies that the mortgage loan or interest in the mortgage loan is for a housing development for individuals or families of low and very low income or for families of moderate income.
Tex. Occupations Code § 651.354 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 651 / Section 651.354
§ 651.354. RENEWAL OF FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall mail written notice to a funeral establishment of the impending expiration of the establishment's license not later than the 30th day before the expiration date of the license. The notice must state that:

(1) to renew the license, the funeral establishment must pay the renewal fee in an amount provided by rule not later than the license expiration date; and

(2) the license is automatically renewed on receipt of the renewal fee.

(b) A funeral establishment that fails to pay the license renewal fee by the due date is subject to a late payment penalty in an amount determined by rule.

(c) If the license is expired for longer than 30 days, the funeral establishment may not operate as a funeral establishment until the renewal fee and the late payment penalty are paid.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 51.411 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 51 / Section 51.411
§ 51.411. FORMS; PUBLIC INFORMATION.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall prescribe forms for:

(1) statements of possible conflicts of interest and waivers of possible conflicts of interest under Section 51.409; and

(2) reports of expenditures under Section 51.410.

(b) A statement, waiver, or report described by Subsection (a) is public information.

(c) The board shall designate an employee of the board to act as custodian of statements, waivers, and reports described by Subsection (a) for purposes of public disclosure.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 55A.151 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 55A / Section 55A.151
§ 55A.151. CONVICTION OR POTENTIAL PROSECUTION ARISING FROM SAME CRIMINAL EPISODE.
Status: in_force

A court may not order the expunction of records and files relating to an arrest for an offense for which a person is subsequently acquitted, whether by the trial court, a court of appeals, or the court of criminal appeals, if the offense for which the person was acquitted arose out of a criminal episode, as defined by Section 3.01, Penal Code, and the person was convicted of or remains subject to prosecution for at least one other offense occurring during the criminal episode.
Tex. Finance Code § 351.163 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 351 / Section 351.163
§ 351.163. TRANSFER OR ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE.
Status: in_force

A license may be transferred or assigned only with the approval of the commissioner.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3890.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3890 / Section 3890.105
§ 3890.105. APPROVAL BY CITY.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), the district must obtain approval from the city for:

(1) the issuance of bonds; and

(2) plans and specifications for an improvement project related to the use of land owned by the city, an easement granted by the city, or a right-of-way of a street, road, or highway.

(b) The approval under Subsection (a)(1) must be by a resolution or ordinance adopted by the governing body of the city. The approval under Subsection (a)(2) may be any form of official approval of the city, including approval by an administrative process that does not involve the city's governing body.

(c) If the district obtains approval of the city's governing body for a capital improvements plan for a period not to exceed 10 years, the district may finance the capital improvements and issue bonds specified in the plan without further city approval.
Tex. Estates Code § 255.151 — TX Code / Code es / Chapter 255 / Section 255.151
§ 255.151. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies unless the testator's will provides otherwise. For example, a devise in the testator's will stating "to my surviving children" or "to such of my children as shall survive me" prevents the application of Sections 255.153 and 255.154.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9082.0305 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9082 / Section 9082.0305
§ 9082.0305. COMPLIANCE WITH MUNICIPAL CONSENT ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.
Status: in_force

The district shall comply with all applicable requirements of any ordinance or resolution that is adopted under Section 42.042 or 42.0425, Local Government Code, and that consents to the creation of the district or to the inclusion of land in the district.
Tex. Finance Code § 371.155 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 371 / Section 371.155
§ 371.155. PAWNSHOP SECURITY.
Status: in_force

A pawnshop shall have:

(1) one or more alarm systems sufficient to detect and signal unauthorized entry or the presence of an unauthorized person to provide for the security of pledged goods; and

(2) a safe to provide for the security of pledged jewelry.
Tex. Water Code § 54.018 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 54 / Section 54.018
§ 54.018. NOTICE AND HEARING ON DISTRICT CREATION.
Status: in_force

If a petition is filed under Section 54.014, the commission shall give notice of an application as required by Section 49.011 and may conduct a hearing on the application if the commission determines that a hearing is necessary under Section 49.011.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1010.052 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1010 / Section 1010.052
§ 1010.052. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.
Status: in_force

To serve as a director, a person must be:

(1) at least 21 years of age; and

(2) a qualified voter of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7921.201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7921 / Section 7921.201
§ 7921.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.
Status: in_force

The district may issue bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
Tex. Government Code § 54.1353 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 54 / Section 54.1353
§ 54.1353. QUALIFICATIONS.
Status: in_force

To be eligible for appointment as a criminal law hearing officer under this subchapter, a person must:

(1) be eligible to vote in this state and in Cameron County;

(2) be at least 30 years of age; and

(3) have the other qualifications required by the board.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 113.233 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 113 / Section 113.233
§ 113.233. ENTRY FOR INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION.
Status: in_force

(a) An inspector, employee, or agent of the commission may enter the premises of a licensee under this chapter or any building or other premises open to the public at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining and verifying compliance with this chapter and the safety rules of the commission. This same authority shall extend to private property with the permission of the owner of such private property or an authorized agent of the owner.

(b) Any authorized representative of the commission may enter any buildings or premises where an accident has occurred in which LP-gas was a probable cause for purposes of investigating the cause, origin, and circumstances of such accident. The commission may request that any state or local authority having jurisdiction take appropriate action, to the extent permitted by law, as may be necessary for preservation of property and premises.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.026 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 281 / Section 281.026
§ 281.026. ADMINISTRATOR; DUTIES.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall appoint a person qualified by training and experience as the administrator for the district.

(b) The administrator serves at the will of the board and for terms of not more than four years.

(c) The administrator is entitled to compensation as determined by the board.

(d) Before assuming duties, the administrator shall execute a bond payable to the district in the amount of not less than $10,000, conditioned on the faithful performance of the administrator's duties and any other requirements determined by the board.

(e) Subject to the limitations prescribed by the board, the administrator shall:

(1) perform duties required by the board;

(2) supervise the work and activities of the district; and

(3) generally direct the affairs of the district.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8478.101 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8478 / Section 8478.101
§ 8478.101. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.
Status: in_force

The district has the powers and duties necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the district is created.
Tex. Transportation Code § 547.202 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 547 / Section 547.202
§ 547.202. DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATION OR APPROVAL OF VEHICLE EQUIPMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) When or after an item of vehicle equipment is sold in this state, the department shall determine whether a department standard is prescribed for the item. If a department standard is prescribed, the department shall determine whether the item complies with the standard.

(b) If a standard of an agency of the United States or of the department is not prescribed, the department by rule may require departmental approval before the sale of the item.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1046.206 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1046 / Section 1046.206
§ 1046.206. REVENUE BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may issue revenue bonds to:

(1) purchase, construct, acquire, repair, renovate, or equip buildings or improvements for hospital purposes; or

(2) acquire sites to be used for hospital purposes.

(b) The bonds must be payable from and secured by a pledge of all or part of the revenue derived from the operation of the district's hospitals.

(c) The bonds may be additionally secured by a mortgage or deed of trust lien on all or part of district property.

(d) The bonds must be issued in the manner and in accordance with the procedures and requirements prescribed by Sections 264.042, 264.043, and 264.046-264.049, Health and Safety Code, for issuance of revenue bonds by a county hospital authority.
Tex. Insurance Code § 493.055 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 493 / Section 493.055
§ 493.055. LIMITATION ON RIGHTS AGAINST REINSURER.
Status: in_force

A person does not have a right against a reinsurer that is not specifically stated in:

(1) the reinsurance contract; or

(2) a specific agreement between the reinsurer and the person.
Tex. Natural Resources Code § 92.003 — TX Code / Code nr / Chapter 92 / Section 92.003
§ 92.003. CREATION OF SUBDIVISION.
Status: in_force

The surface owners of a parcel of land may create a qualified subdivision on the land if a plat of the subdivision has been approved by the railroad commission and filed with the clerk of the county in which the subdivision is to be located.
Tex. Tax Code § 171.057 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 171 / Section 171.057
§ 171.057. EXEMPTION--NONPROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE COUNTY, CITY, OR ANOTHER AREA.
Status: in_force

A nonprofit corporation organized solely to promote the public interest of a county, city, town, or another area in the state is exempted from the franchise tax.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7960.0303 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7960 / Section 7960.0303
§ 7960.0303. 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. Occupations Code § 2001.315 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2001 / Section 2001.315
§ 2001.315. LATE LICENSE RENEWAL.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who fails to renew the person's license under this chapter before the date the license expires may renew the license after the expiration date by:

(1) filing a license renewal application with the commission not later than the 14th day after the date the license expires, paying the applicable license fee, and paying a late license renewal fee equal to 10 percent of the license fee; or

(2) filing a license renewal application with the commission not later than the 60th day after the date the license expires, paying the applicable license fee, and paying a late license renewal fee equal to 10 percent of the license fee for each 14-day period occurring after the date the license expires and before the date the renewal application is filed with the commission.

(b) A person who files a renewal application with the commission under Subsection (a) may continue to perform the bingo activities authorized under the license as if the license has not expired until the license is renewed or renewal of the license is denied.

(c) To renew a license after the 60th day after the date the license expires, the person must file an application for an original license and cease all bingo activities for which the license is required as of the 61st day after the date the license expires until a new license is issued.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 21.032 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 21 / Section 21.032
§ 21.032. OATH.
Status: in_force

The official interpreter appointed under this subchapter must take the constitutional oath of office and an oath that the interpreter will faithfully interpret all testimony given in court. An oath covers the interpreter's service in all court cases during the interpreter's term of office.