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TX Alco Bev Code § 61.45 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 3 - Licenses and Permits|Subtitle B - Licenses|Chapter 61 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Licenses|Subchapter B. Application and Issuance of Licenses|Section 61.45. Denial of Retailer's or Distributor's License: Prohibited Interest in Premises

Sec. 61.45.  DENIAL OF RETAILER'S OR DISTRIBUTOR'S LICENSE: PROHIBITED INTEREST IN PREMISES.  (a)  The commission may deny an application for a retail dealer's license if the commission has reasonable grounds to believe and finds that:(1)  the applicant owns or has an interest in the premises covered by a brewer's or distributor's license; or(2)  the holder of a brewer's or distributor's license owns or has an interest in the premises sought to be licensed.(b)  The commission may deny an application for a distributor's license if the commission has reasonable grounds to believe and finds that:(1)  the applicant owns or has an interest in the premises covered by a retail dealer's license; or(2)  a holder of a retail dealer's license owns or has an interest in the premises sought to be licensed.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 467, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 188(a), eff. December 31, 2020.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 188(b), eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 61.46 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 3 - Licenses and Permits|Subtitle B - Licenses|Chapter 61 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Licenses|Subchapter B. Application and Issuance of Licenses|Section 61.46. Brewer's License: Grounds for Denial

Sec. 61.46.  BREWER'S LICENSE: GROUNDS FOR DENIAL.  (a)  This section applies to any applicant for a brewer's license, including a domestic corporation or foreign corporation qualified to do business in Texas, administrator or executor, or other person.  This section does not apply to a holder of a subsequent renewal of a license which was in effect on January 1, 1953, that authorized the license holder to manufacture a type of malt beverage.(b)  The commission shall deny an application for a brewer's license if the commission has reasonable grounds to believe and finds that the applicant has failed to state under oath that it will engage in the business of brewing and packaging malt beverages in this state within three years after the issuance of its original license in sufficient quantities as to make its operation that of a bona fide brewer.(c)  In the case of a corporate applicant, the statement shall be sworn to and subscribed by one of the corporation's principal officers.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 468, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 189, eff. September 1, 2021.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 190, eff. September 1, 2021.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 191(a), eff. December 31, 2020.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 191(b), eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 61.48 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 3 - Licenses and Permits|Subtitle B - Licenses|Chapter 61 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Licenses|Subchapter B. Application and Issuance of Licenses|Section 61.48. Renewal Application

Sec. 61.48.  RENEWAL APPLICATION.  An application to renew a license shall be filed with the commission not earlier than the 30th day before the date the license expires but not after it expires.  The application shall be signed by the applicant and shall contain complete information required by the commission showing that the applicant is not disqualified from holding a license.  The application shall be accompanied by the appropriate license fee.  An applicant for a renewal may not be required to pay any fee other than license fees and the filing fee.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 468, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 763 (S.B. 1035), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 192, eff. December 31, 2020.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 61.49 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 3 - Licenses and Permits|Subtitle B - Licenses|Chapter 61 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Licenses|Subchapter B. Application and Issuance of Licenses|Section 61.49. Action on Renewal Application by Commission; Refund of Fee

Sec. 61.49.  ACTION ON RENEWAL APPLICATION BY COMMISSION; REFUND OF FEE.  When the renewal application has been filed in accordance with Section 61.48, the commission shall follow the procedure under Section 11.43.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 468, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 763 (S.B. 1035), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 193, eff. December 31, 2020.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 61.50 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 3 - Licenses and Permits|Subtitle B - Licenses|Chapter 61 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Licenses|Subchapter B. Application and Issuance of Licenses|Section 61.50. Renewal of Retail Dealer's License: Grounds for Denial

Sec. 61.50.  RENEWAL OF RETAIL DEALER'S LICENSE: GROUNDS FOR DENIAL.  The commission may deny an application for a renewal of a retail dealer's license and require the applicant to make an original application if it is found that circumstances exist which would warrant the denial of an original application under any pertinent provision of this code.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 468, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 194, eff. December 31, 2020.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 61.51 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 3 - Licenses and Permits|Subtitle B - Licenses|Chapter 61 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Licenses|Subchapter B. Application and Issuance of Licenses|Section 61.51. Premises Defined; Designation of Licensed Premises

Sec. 61.51.  PREMISES DEFINED;  DESIGNATION OF LICENSED PREMISES.  "Premises" is defined in Section 11.49 of this code.  The designating of licensed premises by license applicants is also covered by that section.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 469, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 61.52 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 3 - Licenses and Permits|Subtitle B - Licenses|Chapter 61 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Licenses|Subchapter B. Application and Issuance of Licenses|Section 61.52. Administrative Penalty in Certain Counties

Sec. 61.52.  ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY IN CERTAIN COUNTIES.  Section 11.321 applies to an original or renewal application for a retail dealer's on-premise license, other than a license with a food and beverage certificate, for an establishment located in a county with a population of 1.4 million or more.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 452 (S.B. 1850), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 61.711 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 3 - Licenses and Permits|Subtitle B - Licenses|Chapter 61 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Licenses|Subchapter C. Cancellation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 61.711. Retail Dealer: Conviction of Offense Relating to Discrimination

Sec. 61.711.  RETAIL DEALER:  CONVICTION OF OFFENSE RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.  The commission or administrator may suspend for not more than 60 days or cancel an original or renewal retail dealer's on- or off-premise license if it is found after notice and hearing that:(1)  the licensee has been finally convicted of any offense under a state or federal law or a municipal ordinance prohibiting the violation of an individual's civil rights or the discrimination against an individual on the basis of the individual's race, color, creed, or national origin;  and(2)  the offense was committed on the licensed premises or in connection with the operation of the licensee's business.|Added by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1441, ch. 632, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 27, 1979.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 61.712 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 3 - Licenses and Permits|Subtitle B - Licenses|Chapter 61 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Licenses|Subchapter C. Cancellation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 61.712. Grounds for Cancellation or Suspension: Sales Tax

Sec. 61.712.  GROUNDS FOR CANCELLATION OR SUSPENSION: SALES TAX.  The commission may deny an application for a renewal license or, after notice and hearing, the commission or administrator may suspend for not more than 60 days or cancel a license if the commission or administrator finds that the licensee:(1)  no longer holds a sales tax permit, if required, for the place of business covered by the license; or(2)  is shown on the records of the comptroller of public accounts as being subject to a final determination of taxes due and payable under the Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Act (Chapter 151, Tax Code), or is shown on the records of the comptroller of public accounts as being subject to a final determination of taxes due and payable under Chapter 321, Tax Code.|Added by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1968, ch. 777, Sec. 7(a), eff. Aug. 27, 1979.  Amended by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1779, ch. 389, Sec. 32, eff. Jan. 1, 1982;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 14.27(a)(4), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 196, eff. December 31, 2020.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 61.713 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 3 - Licenses and Permits|Subtitle B - Licenses|Chapter 61 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Licenses|Subchapter C. Cancellation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 61.713. Cancellation for Improper Display or Use of License

Sec. 61.713.  CANCELLATION FOR IMPROPER DISPLAY OR USE OF LICENSE.  Notwithstanding Section 61.76 or 61.761, the commission or administrator shall cancel an original or renewal license if it is found, after notice and hearing, that the licensee was convicted of an offense under Section 101.76.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 424 (S.B. 367), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 61.72 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 3 - Licenses and Permits|Subtitle B - Licenses|Chapter 61 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Licenses|Subchapter C. Cancellation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 61.72. Suspension or Cancellation: Retailer: Premises

Sec. 61.72.  SUSPENSION OR CANCELLATION:  RETAILER:  PREMISES.  Except for a violation of the credit or cash law, a penalty of suspension or cancellation of the license of a retail dealer shall be assessed against the license for the premises where the offense was committed.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 471, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 61.721 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 3 - Licenses and Permits|Subtitle B - Licenses|Chapter 61 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Licenses|Subchapter C. Cancellation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 61.721. Cancellation of Permit or License in Certain Municipalities

Sec. 61.721.  CANCELLATION OF PERMIT OR LICENSE IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES.  The commission or administrator may cancel an original or a renewal wine and malt beverage retailer's permit or retail dealer's on-premise license and the commission may deny an application for any new alcoholic beverage permit or license for the same premises for one year after the date of cancellation if:(1)  the chief of police of the city or the sheriff of the county in which the premises are located has submitted a sworn statement to the commission stating specific allegations that the place or manner in which the permittee or licensee conducts its business endangers the general welfare, health, peace, morals, or safety of the community and further stating that there is a reasonable likelihood that such conduct would continue at the same location under another licensee or permittee; and(2)  the commission finds, after notice and hearing within the county where the premises are located, that the place or manner in which the permittee or licensee conducts its business does in fact endanger the general welfare, health, peace, morals, or safety of the community and that there is a reasonable likelihood that such conduct would continue at the same location under another licensee or permittee.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 139, Sec. 1, eff. May 16, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 197(a), eff. December 31, 2020.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 197(b), eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 61.73 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 3 - Licenses and Permits|Subtitle B - Licenses|Chapter 61 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Licenses|Subchapter C. Cancellation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 61.73. Retail Dealer: Credit Purchase or Dishonored Check

Sec. 61.73.  RETAIL DEALER: CREDIT PURCHASE OR DISHONORED CHECK.  (a)  The commission or administrator may suspend for not more than 60 days or cancel an original or renewal retail dealer's on- or off-premise license if it is found, after notice and hearing, that the licensee purchased malt beverages or the containers or original packages in which they are contained or packaged except by cash payment to the seller on or before delivery.  No holder of either type of license may use a maneuver, device, subterfuge, or shift by which credit is accepted, including payment or attempted payment by a postdated check or draft.  Credit for the return of unbroken or undamaged containers or original packages previously paid for by the purchaser may be accepted as cash by the seller in an amount not more than the amount originally paid for them by the purchaser.(b)  The commission or administrator may suspend for not more than 60 days or cancel an original or renewal retail dealer's on- or off-premise license if it is found, after notice and hearing, that the licensee gave a check, as maker or endorser, or a draft, as drawer or endorser, as full or partial payment for malt beverages or the containers or packages in which they are contained or packaged, which is dishonored when presented for payment.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 471, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 198, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 61.75 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 3 - Licenses and Permits|Subtitle B - Licenses|Chapter 61 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Licenses|Subchapter C. Cancellation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 61.75. Suspension of Brewer's License

Sec. 61.75.  SUSPENSION OF BREWER'S LICENSE.  If a brewer violates a provision of this code or a rule of the commission, the commission or administrator may order the brewer to cease and desist from the violation and may suspend its license, after notice and hearing, until the licensee obeys the order.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 472, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 200, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 61.76 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 3 - Licenses and Permits|Subtitle B - Licenses|Chapter 61 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Licenses|Subchapter C. Cancellation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 61.76. Suspension Instead of Cancellation

Sec. 61.76.  SUSPENSION INSTEAD OF CANCELLATION.  When a cause for the cancellation of a license is prescribed by this code, the commission or administrator has the discretionary authority to suspend the license for not more than 60 days rather than to cancel the license.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 472, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 61.761 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 3 - Licenses and Permits|Subtitle B - Licenses|Chapter 61 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Licenses|Subchapter C. Cancellation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 61.761. Alternatives to Suspension, Cancellation

Sec. 61.761.  ALTERNATIVES TO SUSPENSION, CANCELLATION.  Section 11.64 of this code relates to alternatives to the suspension or cancellation of a license.|Added by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 1183, ch. 453, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 61.77 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 3 - Licenses and Permits|Subtitle B - Licenses|Chapter 61 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Licenses|Subchapter C. Cancellation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 61.77. Certain Acts Also Violations of Code

Sec. 61.77.  CERTAIN ACTS ALSO VIOLATIONS OF CODE.  Any act of omission or commission which is a ground for cancellation or suspension of a license under Section 61.71, 61.74, or 61.75 of this code is also a violation of this code, punishable as provided in Section 1.05 of this code, except that the penalty for making a false statement in an application for a license or in a statement, report, or other instrument to be filed with the commission, which is required to be sworn, is provided in Section 101.69 of this code.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 472, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 61.78 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 3 - Licenses and Permits|Subtitle B - Licenses|Chapter 61 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Licenses|Subchapter C. Cancellation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 61.78. Violator Not Excused by Cancellation or Suspension

Sec. 61.78.  VIOLATOR NOT EXCUSED BY CANCELLATION OR SUSPENSION.  The cancellation or suspension of a license does not excuse the violator from the penalties provided in this code.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 472, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 61.79 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 3 - Licenses and Permits|Subtitle B - Licenses|Chapter 61 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Licenses|Subchapter C. Cancellation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 61.79. Notice of Hearing: Denial, Cancellation, or Suspension of License

Sec. 61.79.  NOTICE OF HEARING: DENIAL, CANCELLATION, OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE.  Section 11.63 applies to notice of a hearing for the denial, cancellation, or suspension of a license.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 473, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 201, eff. December 31, 2020.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 61.80 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 3 - Licenses and Permits|Subtitle B - Licenses|Chapter 61 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Licenses|Subchapter C. Cancellation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 61.80. Hearing for Cancellation or Suspension of License

Sec. 61.80.  HEARING FOR CANCELLATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE.  The commission or administrator, on the motion of either, may set a date for a hearing to determine if a license should be cancelled or suspended.  The commission or administrator shall set a hearing on the petition of the mayor or chief of police of the city or town in which the licensed premises are located or of the county judge, sheriff, or county attorney of the county in which the licensed premises are located.  The commission or administrator shall notify the licensee of the hearing and of his right to appear and show cause why his license should not be cancelled or suspended.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 473, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 61.81 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 3 - Licenses and Permits|Subtitle B - Licenses|Chapter 61 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Licenses|Subchapter C. Cancellation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 61.81. Appeal From Cancellation or Suspension of License

Sec. 61.81.  APPEAL FROM CANCELLATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE.  Section 11.67 applies to an appeal from a decision or order of the commission or administrator cancelling or suspending a license.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 473, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 202, eff. December 31, 2020.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 61.82 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 3 - Licenses and Permits|Subtitle B - Licenses|Chapter 61 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Licenses|Subchapter C. Cancellation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 61.82. May Not Restrain Suspension Order

Sec. 61.82.  MAY NOT RESTRAIN SUSPENSION ORDER.  No suit of any nature may be maintained in a court of this state to restrain the commission or administrator or any other officer from enforcing an order of suspension issued by the commission or administrator.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 473, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 61.83 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 3 - Licenses and Permits|Subtitle B - Licenses|Chapter 61 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Licenses|Subchapter C. Cancellation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 61.83. Cancellation or Suspension: When Effective

Sec. 61.83.  CANCELLATION OR SUSPENSION:  WHEN EFFECTIVE.  The manner in which the suspension or cancellation of a license takes effect is governed by Section 11.65 of this code.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 473, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 61.84 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 3 - Licenses and Permits|Subtitle B - Licenses|Chapter 61 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Licenses|Subchapter C. Cancellation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 61.84. Activities Prohibited During Cancellation or Suspension

Sec. 61.84.  ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED DURING CANCELLATION OR SUSPENSION.  (a)  A person whose license is cancelled may not sell or offer for sale malt beverages for a period of one year immediately following the cancellation, unless the order of cancellation is superseded pending trial or unless the person prevails in a final judgment rendered on an appeal prosecuted in accordance with this code.(b)  No person may sell or offer for sale an alcoholic beverage which he was authorized to sell under a license after the license has been suspended.  If it is established to the satisfaction of the commission or administrator at a hearing that an alcoholic beverage was sold on or from a licensed premise during a period of suspension, the commission or administrator may cancel the license.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 473, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 203, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Alco Bev Code § 61.85 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Alcoholic Beverage Code|Title 3 - Licenses and Permits|Subtitle B - Licenses|Chapter 61 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Licenses|Subchapter C. Cancellation and Suspension of Licenses|Section 61.85. Disposal of Stock on Termination of License

Sec. 61.85.  DISPOSAL OF STOCK ON TERMINATION OF LICENSE.  (a)  A person whose license is cancelled or forfeited may, within 30 days of the cancellation or forfeiture, make a bulk sale or disposal of any stock of malt beverages on hand at the time of the cancellation or forfeiture.(b)  The authority of the commission to promulgate rules relating to the disposal of beverages in bulk on the suspension or cancellation of a license or on the death, insolvency, or bankruptcy of a licensee is covered by Section 11.69 of this code.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 473, ch. 194, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1359 (H.B. 1545), Sec. 204, eff. September 1, 2021.|