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Tex. Government Code § 25.0633 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 25 / Section 25.0633
§ 25.0633. DENTON COUNTY COURT AT LAW PROVISIONS.
Status: repealed

(a) The County Court at Law No. 1 of Denton County shall give preference to juvenile matters under Chapter 25 and Title 3, Family Code, and the ancillary and pendent jurisdiction necessary to enforce orders of the court in juvenile matters.

(b) Repealed by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 267, Sec. 2, eff. May 22, 2001.

(c) Notwithstanding Section 25.0003, the County Court at Law No. 1 of Denton County does not have jurisdiction over civil, civil appellate, probate, or mental health matters or over family law cases and proceedings other than juvenile proceedings.

(d) If the juvenile board designates the County Court at Law No. 1 of Denton County as the juvenile court of the county, the court shall give first preference to juvenile matters and second preference to criminal appeals from convictions in justice or municipal courts. Notwithstanding Chapter 53, Family Code, the criminal district attorney of Denton County is the designated official to receive all felony grade referrals regarding juveniles. If the court is not designated as the juvenile court, the court shall give first preference to criminal appeals cases and second preference to misdemeanor criminal matters.

(e) The County Court at Law No. 2 of Denton County has jurisdiction:

(1) over all civil causes and proceedings, original and appellate, prescribed by law for county courts; and

(2) regardless of the amount in controversy sought, over:

(A) eminent domain cases as provided by Section 21.001, Property Code, for statutory county courts; and

(B) direct and inverse condemnation cases.

(f) The County Court at Law No. 2 of Denton County does not have jurisdiction over:

(1) causes and proceedings concerning roads, bridges, and public highways;

(2) the general administration of county business that is within the jurisdiction of the commissioners court of each county; or

(3) criminal causes and proceedings.

(g) The County Court at Law No. 2 of Denton County has the jurisdiction provided by general law for county courts, statutory county courts, or district courts over civil penalties and forfeitures, including bail bond forfeitures and escheats, regardless of the amount in controversy or remedy sought.

(h) Appeals in all cases from judgments and orders of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Denton County are to the court of appeals as provided for an appeal from a district or county court.
Tex. Government Code § 24.486 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.486
§ 24.486.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.486. 340TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (TOM GREEN COUNTY). (a) The 340th Judicial District is composed of Tom Green County.

(b) The terms of the 340th District Court begin on the first Mondays in March and September.

(c) Indictments within Tom Green County issued by any district court in the county may be returned to the 340th District Court.

(d) Section 24.153, relating to the 51st District Court, contains provisions applicable to both that court and the 340th District Court.
Tex. Education Code § 39A.065 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 39A / Section 39A.065
§ 39A.065. LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN.
Status: in_force

(a) A school district, open-enrollment charter school, district campus, or charter school campus that is assigned a rating of D that qualifies under Section 39.0543(b) shall develop and implement a local improvement plan.

(b) A local improvement plan must be presented to the board of trustees of the school district or governing board of the open-enrollment charter school.

(c) The commissioner shall adopt rules to establish requirements for a local improvement plan components and training. The commissioner may not require a school district or open-enrollment charter school to submit the local improvement plan to the agency.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 1054.2025 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 1054 / Section 1054.2025
§ 1054.2025. GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION.
Status: in_force

(a) The district may issue general obligation bonds only if the bonds are authorized by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.

(b) The order calling the election shall provide for clerks as in county elections and must specify:

(1) the date of the election;

(2) the location of the polling places;

(3) the presiding and alternate election judges for each polling place;

(4) the amount of the bonds to be authorized;

(5) the maximum interest rate of the bonds; and

(6) the maximum maturity of the bonds.

(c) Notice of a bond election shall be given as provided by Section 1251.003, Government Code.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 161.084 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 161 / Section 161.084
§ 161.084. WARNING NOTICE.
Status: in_force

(a) Each person who sells cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products at retail or by vending machine shall post a sign in a location that is conspicuous to all employees and customers and that is close to the place at which the cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products may be purchased.

(b) The sign must include the statement:

PURCHASING OR ATTEMPTING TO PURCHASE CIGARETTES, E-CIGARETTES, OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS BY A PERSON UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE IS PROHIBITED BY LAW. SALE OR PROVISION OF CIGARETTES, E-CIGARETTES, OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO A PERSON UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE IS PROHIBITED BY LAW. UPON CONVICTION, A CLASS C MISDEMEANOR, INCLUDING A FINE OF UP TO $500, MAY BE IMPOSED. VIOLATIONS MAY BE REPORTED TO THE TEXAS COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE BY CALLING (insert toll-free telephone number). PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD NOT SMOKE. SMOKERS ARE MORE LIKELY TO HAVE BABIES WHO ARE BORN PREMATURE OR WITH LOW BIRTH WEIGHT. THE PROHIBITIONS ON THE PURCHASE OR ATTEMPT TO PURCHASE DESCRIBED ABOVE DO NOT APPLY TO A PERSON WHO IS IN THE UNITED STATES MILITARY FORCES OR STATE MILITARY FORCES.

(c) The comptroller by rule shall determine the design and size of the sign.

(d) The comptroller on request shall provide the sign without charge to any person who sells cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products. The comptroller may provide the sign without charge to distributors of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products or wholesale dealers of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products in this state for distribution to persons who sell cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products. A distributor or wholesale dealer may not charge for distributing a sign under this subsection.

(e) A person commits an offense if the person fails to display a sign as prescribed by this section. An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor.

(f) The comptroller may accept gifts or grants from any public or private source to perform the comptroller's duties under this section.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 314.006 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 314 / Section 314.006
§ 314.006. VALIDITY OF CERTIFIED COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Section 15.05(a), Business & Commerce Code, or any other provision of law, a cooperative agreement for which a certificate of public advantage has been issued is a lawful agreement. Notwithstanding Section 15.05(a), Business & Commerce Code, or any other provision of law, if the parties to a cooperative agreement file an application for a certificate of public advantage governing the agreement with the department, the conduct of the parties in negotiating and entering into a cooperative agreement is lawful conduct.

(b) If the department, or in any action by the attorney general the district court, determines that the applicants have not established by clear and convincing evidence that the likely benefits resulting from a cooperative agreement outweigh any disadvantages attributable to any potential reduction in competition resulting from the agreement, the agreement is invalid and has no further force or effect.

(c) Nothing in this chapter exempts hospitals from compliance with the requirements of Chapters 241 or 577 of this code.
Tex. Government Code § 2270.0124 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2270 / Section 2270.0124
§ 2270.0124. SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES IN COUNTRIES OF CONCERN.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a company is a scrutinized company if:

(1) the company is organized under the laws of, is headquartered in, or has its principal place of business in the territory of a country of concern;

(2) the company is controlled by a country of concern, the government of a country of concern, the ruling political party of a country of concern, or the military of a country of concern; or

(3) the majority of stock or other ownership interest of the company is held or controlled by a country of concern or individuals who are citizens of a country of concern.

(b) A scrutinized company does not include a company that:

(1) is a U.S. person, as defined by 15 C.F.R. Section 772.1; or

(2) receives not more than 50 percent of its total annual global revenue from a country of concern, regardless of whether it has one or more subsidiaries or affiliates that are companies described by Subsection (a).
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3803.158 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3803 / Section 3803.158
§ 3803.158. ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES OR BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may:

(1) impose a maintenance tax; or

(2) issue a bond payable from ad valorem taxes or assessments.

(b) The board may submit multiple purposes in a single proposition at an election.

(c) The board may not call an election under this chapter unless a written petition requesting an election is filed with the board. The petition must be signed by 50 owners of property in the district, if more than 50 persons own property in the district according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Harris County.

(d) When issuing a bond payable from a defined area under Chapter 54, Water Code, the district must hold the required election only in the defined area and not in the entire district.
Tex. Election Code § 192.036 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 192 / Section 192.036
§ 192.036. WRITE-IN CANDIDATE.
Status: in_force

(a) With respect to a write-in candidacy for the office of president of the United States, this section supersedes Subchapter B, Chapter 146, to the extent of any conflict.

(b) A declaration of write-in candidacy for president must satisfy the requirements prescribed by Section 192.032(b) for an independent presidential candidate's application for a place on the ballot, except that a petition is not required.

(c) The certification for placement on the list of write-in candidates must include the names of both the presidential candidate and the vice-presidential candidate.
Tex. Education Code § 61.829 — TX Code / Code ed / Chapter 61 / Section 61.829
§ 61.829. EFFECT ON OTHER POLICIES.
Status: in_force

This subchapter does not affect the authority of an institution of higher education to adopt its own admission standards in compliance with this title or its own grading policies.
Tex. Government Code § 550.0201 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 550 / Section 550.0201
§ 550.0201. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) "Financial assistance benefits" means money payments under:

(A) the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program operated under Chapter 31, Human Resources Code; or

(B) the state temporary assistance and support services program operated under Chapter 34, Human Resources Code.

(2) "Pilot program" means the pilot program for self-sufficiency of certain individuals receiving financial assistance or supplemental nutrition assistance benefits developed and implemented under this subchapter.

(3) "Self-sufficiency" means:

(A) being employed in a position that pays a sufficient wage;

(B) having financial savings in an amount equal to at least $1,000 per member of a family's household; and

(C) maintaining a debt-to-income ratio that does not exceed 43 percent.

(4) "Slow reduction scale" means a graduated plan for reducing financial assistance or supplemental nutrition assistance benefits that correlates with a phase of the pilot program's progressive stages toward self-sufficiency.

(5) "Sufficient wage" means an amount of money sufficient to meet a family's minimum necessary spending on basic needs, including food, child care, health insurance, housing, and transportation, as determined by a market-based calculation that uses geographically specific expenditure data.

(6) "Supplemental nutrition assistance benefits" means money payments under the supplemental nutrition assistance program operated under Chapter 33, Human Resources Code.
Tex. Election Code § 253.154 — TX Code / Code el / Chapter 253 / Section 253.154
§ 253.154. WRITE-IN CANDIDACY.
Status: in_force

(a) A write-in candidate for judicial office or a specific-purpose committee for supporting a write-in candidate for judicial office may not knowingly accept a political contribution before the candidate files a declaration of write-in candidacy.

(b) A person who violates this section is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed three times the amount of the political contributions accepted in violation of this section.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8216.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8216 / Section 8216.152
§ 8216.152. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.
Status: in_force

(a) If authorized at an election held under Section 8216.151, the district may impose an operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district as provided by 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. Tax Code § 151.00393 — TX Code / Code tx / Chapter 151 / Section 151.00393
§ 151.00393. INTERNET.
Status: in_force

"Internet" means collectively the myriad of computer and telecommunications facilities, including equipment and operating software, that comprise the interconnected worldwide network of networks that employ the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, or any predecessor or successor protocols to the protocol, to communicate information of all kinds by wire or radio.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 172.149 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 172 / Section 172.149
§ 172.149. EXTENSION OF TIME.
Status: in_force

The arbitration tribunal may, if necessary, extend the period within which it may make a correction, give an interpretation, or make an additional award under Section 172.147 or 172.148.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 43.110 — TX Code / Code pw / Chapter 43 / Section 43.110
§ 43.110. PERMIT FEE.
Status: in_force

The commission shall set a fee for a permit that authorizes the management of wildlife or exotic animals by the use of aircraft.
Tex. Finance Code § 126.354 — TX Code / Code fi / Chapter 126 / Section 126.354
§ 126.354. COMPENSATION.
Status: in_force

(a) A liquidating agent is entitled to receive reasonable compensation during the liquidation.

(b) The compensation is considered an incidental expense of the liquidation.
Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 303.059 — TX Code / Code bc / Chapter 303 / Section 303.059
§ 303.059. BOND.
Status: in_force

A commercial telephone solicitor shall post with the secretary of state a surety bond that:

(1) is in the amount of $50,000; and

(2) is issued by a surety company authorized to transact business in this state.
Tex. Government Code § 24.60057 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 24 / Section 24.60057
§ 24.60057.
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.60057. 515TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (HARRIS COUNTY). (a) The 515th Judicial District is composed of Harris County.

(b) The 515th District Court shall give preference to civil cases.
Tex. Insurance Code § 1203.151 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1203 / Section 1203.151
§ 1203.151. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter applies only to a health benefit plan that provides benefits for medical or surgical expenses incurred as a result of a health condition, accident, or sickness, including an individual, group, blanket, or franchise insurance policy or insurance agreement, a group hospital service contract, or an individual or group evidence of coverage or similar coverage document that is issued by:

(1) an insurance company;

(2) a group hospital service corporation operating under Chapter 842;

(3) a health maintenance organization operating under Chapter 843;

(4) an approved nonprofit health corporation that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 844;

(5) a multiple employer welfare arrangement that holds a certificate of authority under Chapter 846;

(6) a stipulated premium company operating under Chapter 884;

(7) a Lloyd's plan operating under Chapter 941; or

(8) an exchange operating under Chapter 942.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, this subchapter applies to:

(1) a small employer health benefit plan subject to Chapter 1501, including coverage provided through a health group cooperative under Subchapter B of that chapter;

(2) a standard health benefit plan issued under Chapter 1507;

(3) a basic coverage plan under Chapter 1551;

(4) a basic plan under Chapter 1575;

(5) a primary care coverage plan under Chapter 1579;

(6) a plan providing basic coverage under Chapter 1601;

(7) alternative health benefit coverage offered by a subsidiary of the Texas Mutual Insurance Company under Subchapter M, Chapter 2054;

(8) group health coverage made available by a school district in accordance with Section 22.004, Education Code;

(9) the state Medicaid program, including the Medicaid managed care program operated under Chapter 540, Government Code;

(10) the child health plan program under Chapter 62, Health and Safety Code;

(11) a regional or local health care program operated under Section 75.104, Health and Safety Code; and

(12) a self-funded health benefit plan sponsored by a professional employer organization under Chapter 91, Labor Code.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8098.0105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8098 / Section 8098.0105
§ 8098.0105. FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND BENEFIT.
Status: in_force

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

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

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

(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.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 102.001 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 102 / Section 102.001
§ 102.001. DEFINITIONS.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) "Employee" includes an officer, volunteer, or employee, a former officer, volunteer, or employee, and the estate of an officer, volunteer, or employee or former officer, volunteer, or employee of a local government. The term includes a member of a governing board. The term does not include a county extension agent.

(2) "Local government" means a county, city, town, special purpose district, including a soil and water conservation district, and any other political subdivision of the state.
Tex. Government Code § 421.043 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 421 / Section 421.043
§ 421.043. ELIGIBILITY.
Status: in_force

(a) To be eligible for appointment as a member of a permanent special advisory committee created under this subchapter, a person must demonstrate experience in the sector that the person is under consideration to represent and be directly involved in related policies, programs, or funding activities that are relevant to homeland security or infrastructure protection.

(b) Each member of a permanent special advisory committee created under this subchapter serves at the will of the governor.
Tex. Insurance Code § 151.104 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 151 / Section 151.104
§ 151.104. UNENFORCEABLE ADDITIONAL INSURANCE PROVISION.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a provision in a construction contract that requires the purchase of additional insured coverage, or any coverage endorsement, or provision within an insurance policy providing additional insured coverage, is void and unenforceable to the extent that it requires or provides coverage the scope of which is prohibited under this subchapter for an agreement to indemnify, hold harmless, or defend.

(b) This section does not apply to a provision in an insurance policy, or an endorsement to an insurance policy, issued under a consolidated insurance program to the extent that the provision or endorsement lists, adds, or deletes named insureds to the policy.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8281.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8281 / Section 8281.051
§ 8281.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD.
Status: in_force

The board of directors of the district is composed of seven elected directors.
Tex. Occupations Code § 557.003 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 557 / Section 557.003
§ 557.003. DURATION OF REGISTRATION.
Status: in_force

A person's registration as a pharmacist-intern remains in effect as long as the person meets the qualifications for an internship specified by board rule.
Tex. Insurance Code § 36.004 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 36 / Section 36.004
§ 36.004. COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS REQUIREMENTS; RULES.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (c) and Section 36.005, the department may not require an insurer to comply with a rule, regulation, directive, or standard adopted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, including a rule, regulation, directive, or standard relating to policy reserves, unless application of the rule, regulation, directive, or standard is expressly authorized by statute.

(b) For purposes of Subsection (a), a version of a rule, regulation, directive, or standard is expressly authorized by statute if:

(1) the statute explicitly authorizes the commissioner to adopt rules consistent with the rule, regulation, directive, or standard; or

(2) that version is the latest version of the rule, regulation, directive, or standard on the date that the statute was enacted.

(c) The commissioner may adopt a rule to require compliance with a rule, regulation, directive, or standard adopted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners if:

(1) the commissioner finds the rule is technical or nonsubstantive in nature or necessary to preserve the department's accreditation; and

(2) before the adoption of the rule, the commissioner provides the standing committees of the senate and house of representatives with primary jurisdiction over the department with written notice of the commissioner's intent to adopt the rule.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8282.105 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8282 / Section 8282.105
§ 8282.105. BOARD PROCEDURES.
Status: in_force

The board shall provide the method of execution of all contracts, the signing of checks, and the handling of any other matter approved by the board, as shown in the district's official minutes.
Tex. Government Code § 325.0075 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 325 / Section 325.0075
§ 325.0075. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF AGENCY BEING REVIEWED.
Status: in_force

Before September 1 of the odd-numbered year before the year in which a state agency subject to this chapter is abolished or reviewed, the agency shall submit to the commission, the governor, the lieutenant governor, and each member of the legislature a report that:

(1) lists each report that the agency is required by a statute to prepare; and

(2) evaluates the need for each report listed in Subdivision (1) based on whether factors or conditions have changed since the date the statutory requirement to prepare the report was enacted.