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Tex. Transportation Code § 623.015 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 623 / Section 623.015
§ 623.015. LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE.
Status: in_force

(a) The liability of a holder of a permit issued under Section 623.011 for damage to a county road is not limited to the amount of the bond or letter of credit required for the issuance of the permit.

(b) The holder of a permit issued under Section 623.011 who has filed the bond or letter of credit required for the permit is liable to the county only for the actual damage to a county road, bridge, or culvert with a load limitation established under Subchapter B of Chapter 621 or Section 621.301 caused by the operation of the vehicle in excess of the limitation. If a county judge, county commissioner, county road supervisor, or county traffic officer requires the vehicle to travel over a designated route, it is presumed that the designated route, including a bridge or culvert on the route, is of sufficient strength and design to carry and withstand the weight of the vehicle traveling over the designated route.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7802.002 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7802 / Section 7802.002
§ 7802.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT.
Status: in_force

The district is a conservation and reclamation district and a levee improvement district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Tex. Local Government Code § 111.013 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 111 / Section 111.013
§ 111.013. LIMITATION ON BUDGET OF COUNTY AUDITOR.
Status: in_force

An increase from one fiscal year to the next in the amount budgeted for expenses of the county auditor's office or the salary of an assistant auditor shall not exceed five (5) percent without approval of the commissioners court.
Tex. Human Resources Code § 23.004 — TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 23 / Section 23.004
§ 23.004. INITIATION OF PROCEEDING.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may initiate a proceeding to suspend a person's license by filing a petition with the commission's appeals division.

(b) The proceeding shall be conducted by the commission's appeals division. The proceeding is a contested case under Chapter 2001, Government Code, except that Section 2001.054 does not apply.

(c) The executive commissioner or the executive commissioner's designated representative shall render a final decision or order in the proceeding. A reference to the commission in this chapter with respect to a final decision or order in the proceeding means the executive commissioner or the executive commissioner's designated representative.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.1114 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.1114
§ 2306.1114. NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION OR PROPOSED APPLICATION.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 14th day after the date an application or a proposed application for housing funds described by Section 2306.111 has been filed, the department shall provide written notice of the filing of the application or proposed application to the following persons:

(1) the United States representative who represents the community containing the development described in the application;

(2) members of the legislature who represent the community containing the development described in the application;

(3) the presiding officer of the governing body of the political subdivision containing the development described in the application;

(4) any member of the governing body of a political subdivision who represents the area containing the development described in the application;

(5) the superintendent and the presiding officer of the board of trustees of the school district containing the development described in the application; and

(6) any neighborhood organizations on record with the state or county in which the development described in the application is to be located and whose boundaries contain the proposed development site.

(b) The notice provided under Subsection (a) must include the following information:

(1) the relevant dates affecting the application, including:

(A) the date on which the application was filed;

(B) the date or dates on which any hearings on the application will be held; and

(C) the date by which a decision on the application will be made;

(2) a summary of relevant facts associated with the development;

(3) a summary of any public benefits provided as a result of the development, including rent subsidies and tenant services; and

(4) the name and contact information of the employee of the department designated by the director to act as the information officer and liaison with the public regarding the application.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8298.152 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 8298 / Section 8298.152
§ 8298.152. DISTRICT ACCOUNTS.
Status: in_force

The district shall keep a complete system of the district's accounts.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3922.053 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3922 / Section 3922.053
§ 3922.053. NONVOTING DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

The board may appoint nonvoting directors to serve at the pleasure of the voting directors.
Tex. Labor Code § 21.006 — TX Code / Code la / Chapter 21 / Section 21.006
§ 21.006. CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL STATUTES.
Status: in_force

If a provision of this chapter is held by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to disqualify the commission as a deferral agency or for the receipt of federal funds, the commission shall administer this chapter to qualify for deferral status or the receipt of those funds until the legislature meets in its next session and has an opportunity to amend this chapter.
Tex. Transportation Code § 502.093 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 502 / Section 502.093
§ 502.093. ANNUAL PERMITS.
Status: in_force

(a) The department may issue an annual permit in lieu of registration to a foreign commercial motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer that is subject to registration in this state and is not authorized to travel on a public highway because of the lack of registration in this state or the lack of reciprocity with the state or country in which the vehicle is registered.

(b) A permit issued under this section is valid for a vehicle registration year to begin on the first day of a calendar month designated by the department and end on the last day of the last calendar month of the registration year.

(c) A permit may not be issued under this section for the importation of citrus fruit into this state from a foreign country except for foreign export or processing for foreign export.

(d) A person may obtain a permit under this section by:

(1) applying in the manner prescribed by the department;

(2) paying a fee in the amount required by Subsection (e) in the manner prescribed by the department, including a service charge for a credit card payment or escrow account; and

(3) furnishing evidence of financial responsibility for the motor vehicle that complies with Sections 502.046(c) and 601.168(a), the policies to be written by an insurance company or surety company authorized to write motor vehicle liability insurance in this state.

(e) The fee for a permit under this section is the fee that would be required for registering the vehicle under Section 502.253 or 502.255, except as provided by Subsection (f).

(f) A vehicle registered under this section is exempt from the token fee and is not required to display the associated distinguishing license plate if the vehicle:

(1) is a semitrailer that has a gross weight of more than 6,000 pounds; and

(2) is used or intended to be used in combination with a truck tractor or commercial motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds.

(g) A vehicle registered under this section is not subject to the fee required by Section 502.401 or 502.403.
Tex. Government Code § 2306.910 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 2306 / Section 2306.910
§ 2306.910. MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Chapter 551, a member of the council who resides 20 or more miles away from the location of a council meeting may participate remotely in the meeting by telephone conference call or videoconference and is counted as present at the meeting for purposes of determining whether a quorum of the council is present.
Tex. Local Government Code § 143.132 — TX Code / Code lg / Chapter 143 / Section 143.132
§ 143.132. GRIEVANCE EXAMINER.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall appoint a grievance examiner by a majority vote. The commission may appoint more than one grievance examiner if necessary. The commission may appoint a different grievance examiner for each grievance. An examiner may not be affiliated with any other municipal department and is responsible only to the commission. The commission shall pay an examiner from a special budget established for this purpose, and the director shall provide an examiner sufficient office space and clerical support.

(b) The grievance examiner may:

(1) impose a reasonable limit on the time allowed each party and the number of witnesses to be heard;

(2) administer oaths;

(3) examine a witness under oath;

(4) subpoena and require the attendance or production of witnesses, documents, books, or other pertinent material; and

(5) accept affidavits instead of or in addition to live testimony.
Tex. Code of Criminal Procedure § 56A.160 — TX Code / Code cr / Chapter 56A / Section 56A.160
§ 56A.160. SURVEY PLAN REGARDING STATEMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) In this article, "planning body" means the board, the clearinghouse, and the community justice assistance division of the department.

(b) The planning body shall develop a survey plan to maintain statistics on the numbers and types of persons to whom state and local agencies provide victim impact statements during each year.

(c) At intervals specified in the survey plan, the planning body may require any state or local agency to submit the following, in a form prescribed for the reporting of the information:

(1) statistical data on the numbers and types of persons to whom the agency provides victim impact statements; and

(2) any other information required by the planning body.

(d) The form described by Subsection (c) must be designed to:

(1) protect the privacy of persons provided rights under Subchapter B; and

(2) determine whether the selected agency is making a good faith effort to protect the rights of the persons served.
Tex. Government Code § 660.075 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 660 / Section 660.075
§ 660.075. AIRCRAFT LEASED FROM CERTAIN PERSONS.
Status: in_force

A key official, member of a board, or member of the legislature is entitled to reimbursement under this subchapter for use of an aircraft leased from a proprietorship, partnership, or corporation in which the official or member has an interest.
Tex. Transportation Code § 203.022 — TX Code / Code tn / Chapter 203 / Section 203.022
§ 203.022. RULES GOVERNING NOTICE AND COMMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall by rule provide owners of adjoining property and affected local governments and public officials with notice and an opportunity for comment on a state highway project that involves:

(1) the addition of one or more vehicular lanes to an existing highway; or

(2) the construction of a highway at a new location.

(b) The department shall by rule provide additional notice and opportunity for comment on a project described by Subsection (a) if conditions relating to land use, traffic volumes, and traffic patterns have changed significantly since the project was originally subject to public review and comment.

(c) The department shall by rule provide procedures for informing adjoining property owners and affected local governments and public officials of impending construction.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3816.051 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3816 / Section 3816.051
§ 3816.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Status: in_force

The district is governed by a board of five directors appointed under Section 3816.052 and three directors serving ex officio under Section 3816.053.
Tex. Occupations Code § 53.023 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 53 / Section 53.023
§ 53.023. ADDITIONAL FACTORS FOR LICENSING AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER AFTER DETERMINING CONVICTION DIRECTLY RELATES TO OCCUPATION.
Status: repealed

(a) If a licensing authority determines under Section 53.022 that a criminal conviction directly relates to the duties and responsibilities of a licensed occupation, the licensing authority shall consider the following in determining whether to take an action authorized by Section 53.021:

(1) the extent and nature of the person's past criminal activity;

(2) the age of the person when the crime was committed;

(3) the amount of time that has elapsed since the person's last criminal activity;

(4) the conduct and work activity of the person before and after the criminal activity;

(5) evidence of the person's rehabilitation or rehabilitative effort while incarcerated or after release;

(6) evidence of the person's compliance with any conditions of community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision; and

(7) other evidence of the person's fitness, including letters of recommendation.

(b) The applicant has the responsibility, to the extent possible, to obtain and provide to the licensing authority the recommendations described by Subsection (a)(7).

(c) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 1342), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2019.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 363.002 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 363 / Section 363.002
§ 363.002. POLICY.
Status: in_force

It is this state's policy to safeguard the health, general welfare, and physical property of the people and to protect the environment by encouraging the reduction in solid waste generation and the proper management of solid waste, including disposal and processing to extract usable materials or energy. Encouraging a cooperative effort among federal, state, and local governments and private enterprise, to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, will further that policy.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 7206.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 7206 / Section 7206.104
§ 7206.104. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY DISTRICT OR CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS.
Status: in_force

(a) A structure constructed by the district in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of New Braunfels must comply with any applicable codes and ordinances of the city.

(b) The district may enter into an interlocal contract with the City of New Braunfels to provide governmental services, including drainage, solid waste, or fire protection services.

(c) The district may not provide solid waste collection services in the corporate limits of the City of New Braunfels unless the governing body of the city consents by resolution or ordinance.

(d) The district may not provide fire protection services in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of New Braunfels unless the governing body of the city consents by resolution or ordinance.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9038.104 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9038 / Section 9038.104
§ 9038.104. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Status: in_force

(a) A road project must meet all applicable construction standards, zoning and subdivision requirements, and regulations of each municipality in whose corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction the road project is located.

(b) If a road project is not located in the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality, the road project must meet all applicable construction standards, subdivision requirements, and regulations of each county in which the road project is located.

(c) If the state will maintain and operate the road, the Texas Transportation Commission must approve the plans and specifications of the road project.
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 12.007 — TX Code / Code cp / Chapter 12 / Section 12.007
§ 12.007. EFFECT ON OTHER LAW.
Status: in_force

This law is cumulative of other law under which a person may obtain judicial relief with respect to a recorded document or other record.
Tex. Occupations Code § 2027.101 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 2027 / Section 2027.101
§ 2027.101. RULES PROHIBITING WAGERING BY MINOR AND VIEWING BY UNACCOMPANIED CHILD.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall adopt rules to prohibit:

(1) wagering by a minor; and

(2) a child from entering the viewing section of a racetrack unless accompanied by the child's parent or guardian.

(b) The rules adopted under Subsection (a) may except any conduct described as an affirmative defense by Section 2033.017.
Tex. Government Code § 1471.022 — TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 1471 / Section 1471.022
§ 1471.022. DESIGNATION OF BONDS.
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds issued under this chapter by the county as a whole must be designated as "__________ (name of county) County Road Bonds."

(b) Bonds issued under this chapter for a commissioners or justice precinct or a road district must:

(1) be designated as "Road Bonds"; and

(2) state on their face "The State of Texas," the name of the county, and the number or corporate name of the precinct or district issuing the bonds.

(c) Bonds issued under this chapter must state on their face that the bonds are issued under Section 52, Article III, Texas Constitution, and laws enacted under the constitution.
Tex. Water Code § 36.015 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 36 / Section 36.015
§ 36.015. COMMISSION CERTIFICATION AND ORDER.
Status: in_force

(a) Not later than the 90th day after the date the commission holds a public meeting on a petition under Section 36.014, the commission shall certify the petition if the petition is administratively complete. A petition is administratively complete if it complies with the requirements of Sections 36.013(b) and (c).

(b) The commission may not certify a petition if the commission finds that the proposed district cannot be adequately funded to carry out its purposes based on the financial information provided in the petition under Section 36.013(c)(6) or that the boundaries of the proposed district do not provide for the effective management of the groundwater resources. The commission shall give preference to boundary lines that are coterminous with those of a groundwater management area but may also consider boundaries along existing political subdivision boundaries if such boundaries would facilitate district creation and confirmation.

(c) If a petition proposes the creation of a district in an area, in whole or in part, that has not been designated as a management area, the commission shall provide notice to the Texas Water Development Board. On the receipt of notice from the commission, the Texas Water Development Board shall initiate the process of designating a management area for the area of the proposed district not included in a management area. The commission may not certify the petition until the Texas Water Development Board has adopted a rule whereby the boundaries of the proposed district are coterminous with or inside the boundaries of a management area.

(d) If the commission does not certify the petition, the commission shall provide to the petitioners, in writing, the reasons for not certifying the petition. The petitioners may resubmit the petition, without paying an additional fee, if the petition is resubmitted within 90 days after the date the commission sends the notice required by this subsection.

(e) If the commission certifies the petition as administratively complete, the commission shall issue an order, notify the petitioners, and appoint temporary directors as provided by Section 36.016.

(f) Refusal by the commission to certify a petition to create a district does not invalidate or affect the designation of any management area.
Tex. Insurance Code § 843.085 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 843 / Section 843.085
§ 843.085.
Status: in_force

Sec. 843.085. CHANGE IN CONTROL: COMMISSIONER APPROVAL. Any change in control, as defined by Chapter 823, of a health maintenance organization is subject to the approval of the commissioner.
Tex. Occupations Code § 1201.152 — TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 1201 / Section 1201.152
§ 1201.152. VOIDABLE CONTRACT.
Status: in_force

(a) If a retailer purchases a new manufactured home from an unlicensed manufacturer in violation of Section 1201.505, a consumer's contract with the retailer for the purchase or exchange of the home is voidable until the second anniversary of the date of purchase or exchange of the home.

(b) If an unlicensed retailer, broker, or installer enters into a contract with a consumer concerning a manufactured home, the consumer may void the contract until the second anniversary of the date of purchase of the home.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 9091.0201 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 9091 / Section 9091.0201
§ 9091.0201. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.
Status: in_force

(a) The district is governed by a board of five elected directors.

(b) Except as provided by Section 9091.0202, directors serve staggered four-year terms.
Tex. Agriculture Code § 45.002 — TX Code / Code ag / Chapter 45 / Section 45.002
§ 45.002. DEFINITION.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, "applied research" means the process of assembling knowledge gained by careful and diligent search and studious inquiry and examination and using that knowledge to solve practical, real-world problems.
Tex. Water Code § 57.266 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 57 / Section 57.266
§ 57.266. REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS OF APPRAISEMENT.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners of appraisement shall prepare a report of their findings. The report shall include:

(1) the name of the owner of each piece of property examined and assessed;

(2) a description which will identify each piece of property; and

(3) the value of all property to be taken or acquired for rights-of-way or any other purposes connected with carrying out the engineer's report.

(b) At least a majority of the commissioners of appraisement shall sign the report. They shall file the report with the secretary of the board.

(c) The failure of the commissioners of appraisement to return damages to any tract of land inside or outside the district shall be considered a finding that no damage will be done to that tract.

(d) The commissioners of appraisement in their report shall fix a time and place to hear objections to the findings in the report. The date for the hearing shall not be less than 20 days from the filing of the report.
Tex. Insurance Code § 885.408 — TX Code / Code in / Chapter 885 / Section 885.408
§ 885.408. RESERVES FOR ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE.
Status: in_force

(a) A fraternal benefit society shall establish reserves for the types of coverage specified by Sections 885.301(a)(4) and (5) in the same manner and to the same extent as required for a company organized under Chapter 841.

(b) Sections 425.203-425.228 apply to reserve investments for a domestic fraternal benefit society.
Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 3901.108 — TX Code / Code sd / Chapter 3901 / Section 3901.108
§ 3901.108. AGREEMENTS; GRANTS.
Status: in_force

(a) As provided by Chapter 375, Local Government Code, the district may make an agreement with or accept a gift, grant, or loan from any person.

(b) The implementation of a project is a governmental function or service for the purposes of Chapter 791, Government Code.
Tex. Water Code § 54.241 — TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 54 / Section 54.241
§ 54.241. ACTION ON THE PETITION.
Status: in_force

(a) After notice and hearing, the commission shall render a written decision granting or denying the petition, in whole or in part.

(b) In rendering its decision, the commission shall consider:

(1) the suitability of and necessity for the facilities;

(2) the reasonableness of the cost of the facilities;

(3) the economic viability of the district; and

(4) any other relevant evidence.
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 284.006 — TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 284 / Section 284.006
§ 284.006. INVESTMENT OF BOND PROCEEDS.
Status: in_force

Proceeds from the sale of bonds may be invested until needed to the extent and in the manner provided by the bond order.