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TX Health & Safety Code § 715.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 8 - Death and Disposition of the Body|Subtitle C - Cemeteries and Crematories|Chapter 715 - Certain Historic Cemeteries|Section 715.011. Powers and Duties of Nonprofit Corporation; Trust Fund

Sec. 715.011.  POWERS AND DUTIES OF NONPROFIT CORPORATION;  TRUST FUND.  (a)  A nonprofit corporation authorized to restore, operate, and maintain a historic cemetery may divide cemetery property into lots and subdivisions for cemetery purposes and charge reasonable assessments on the property for the purposes of general improvement and maintenance of the cemetery.(b)  The nonprofit corporation may sell and convey the exclusive right of sepulture in any unsold plot in the cemetery if, before the sale and conveyance of any right of sepulture, the nonprofit corporation establishes a trust fund to provide for the perpetual maintenance of the cemetery.(c)  The county auditor of the county in which the cemetery is located shall act as the trustee of the trust fund.(d)  The nonprofit corporation shall deposit in the trust fund the amount required under the written plan incorporated in the court's order not later than the 20th day after the last day of the month in which the total purchase price of a plot has been paid in full.(e)  The nonprofit corporation shall file a monthly statement with the county auditor, signed by the president and secretary of the nonprofit corporation, that verifies that all funds required to be deposited in the trust fund during the preceding month have been deposited in the trust fund and that any income disbursed from the trust fund during the preceding month was used by the nonprofit corporation for the maintenance and care of the cemetery.(f)  The principal of a trust fund established under this section may not be reduced voluntarily, and it must remain inviolable.(g)  The trust fund and the trustee are governed by Title 9, Property Code.(h)  The trustee may receive and hold as part of the trust fund any property contributed as a gift or grant to the trust fund for the perpetual maintenance of the historic cemetery.(i)  The income of the trust fund may be applied in the manner the directors of the nonprofit corporation determine to be for the best interest of the cemetery and may be used only for the maintenance and care of the cemetery.(j)  A district court of the county in which the historic cemetery is located shall appoint a suitable successor trustee of a trust fund established under this section if the county auditor resigns the position of trustee of the trust fund or fails to act as its trustee.(k)  The county auditor or other person who acts as the trustee of a trust fund established under this section is not civilly or criminally liable for acts performed in the good faith administration of the trust fund.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 899, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 715.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 8 - Death and Disposition of the Body|Subtitle C - Cemeteries and Crematories|Chapter 715 - Certain Historic Cemeteries|Section 715.012. Crematory Prohibited

Sec. 715.012.  CREMATORY PROHIBITED.  A nonprofit corporation authorized to restore, operate, and maintain a cemetery under this chapter may not construct, establish, or maintain a crematory.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 899, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 715.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 8 - Death and Disposition of the Body|Subtitle C - Cemeteries and Crematories|Chapter 715 - Certain Historic Cemeteries|Section 715.013. Adjacent or Contiguous Cemetery

Sec. 715.013.  ADJACENT OR CONTIGUOUS CEMETERY.  A nonprofit corporation authorized to restore, operate, and maintain a historic cemetery may not acquire land for cemetery purposes that is adjacent or contiguous to the cemetery unless the adjacent or contiguous land is operated as a perpetual care cemetery under Chapter 712.  The nonprofit corporation may not petition the district court of the county in which the cemetery is located to remove the dedication with respect to all or any portion of the cemetery.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 899, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 715.014 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 8 - Death and Disposition of the Body|Subtitle C - Cemeteries and Crematories|Chapter 715 - Certain Historic Cemeteries|Section 715.014. Cemetery Open to Public

Sec. 715.014.  CEMETERY OPEN TO PUBLIC.  A historic cemetery restored, operated, and maintained by a nonprofit corporation under this chapter must remain open to the public.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 899, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 715.015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 8 - Death and Disposition of the Body|Subtitle C - Cemeteries and Crematories|Chapter 715 - Certain Historic Cemeteries|Section 715.015. Exemption

Sec. 715.015.  EXEMPTION.  This chapter does not apply to:(1)  a perpetual care cemetery;  or(2)  a family cemetery.|Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 899, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1995.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 751.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 751 - Mass Gatherings|Section 751.001. Short Title

Sec. 751.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This chapter may be cited as the Texas Mass Gatherings Act.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 751.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 751 - Mass Gatherings|Section 751.002. Definitions

Sec. 751.002.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Mass gathering" means a gathering:(A)  that is held outside the limits of a municipality;(B)  that attracts or is expected to attract:(i)  more than 2,500 persons; or(ii)  more than 500 persons, if 51 percent or more of those persons may reasonably be expected to be younger than 21 years of age and it is planned or may reasonably be expected that alcoholic beverages will be sold, served, or consumed at or around the gathering; and(C)  at which the persons will remain:(i)  for more than five continuous hours; or(ii)  for any amount of time during the period beginning at 10 p.m. and ending at 4 a.m.(2)  "Person" means an individual, group of individuals, firm, corporation, partnership, or association.(3)  "Promote" includes organize, manage, finance, or hold.(4)  "Promoter" means a person who promotes a mass gathering.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 553, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 692 (S.B. 270), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 751.0021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 751 - Mass Gatherings|Section 751.0021. Applicability to Certain Horse and Greyhound Races

Sec. 751.0021.  APPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN HORSE AND GREYHOUND RACES.(a)  This chapter applies to a horse or greyhound race that attracts or is expected to attract at least 100 persons, except that this chapter does not apply if the race is held at a location at which pari-mutuel wagering is authorized under Subtitle A-1, Title 13, Occupations Code (Texas Racing Act).(b)  This section does not legalize any activity prohibited under the Penal Code or other state law.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1274 (S.B. 917), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 2.05, eff. April 1, 2019.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 751.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 751 - Mass Gatherings|Section 751.003. Permit Requirement

Sec. 751.003.  PERMIT REQUIREMENT.  A person may not promote a mass gathering without a permit issued under this chapter.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 751.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 751 - Mass Gatherings|Section 751.004. Application Procedure

Sec. 751.004.  APPLICATION PROCEDURE.  (a)  At least 45 days before the date on which a mass gathering will be held, the promoter shall file a permit application with the county judge of the county in which the mass gathering will be held.(b)  The application must include:(1)  the promoter's name and address; (2)  a financial statement that reflects the funds being supplied to finance the mass gathering and each person supplying the funds; (3)  the name and address of the owner of the property on which the mass gathering will be held; (4)  a certified copy of the agreement between the promoter and the property owner; (5)  the location and a description of the property on which the mass gathering will be held; (6)  the dates and times that the mass gathering will be held; (7)  the maximum number of persons the promoter will allow to attend the mass gathering and the plan the promoter intends to use to limit attendance to that number; (8)  the name and address of each performer who has agreed to appear at the mass gathering and the name and address of each performer's agent; (9)  a description of each agreement between the promoter and a performer; (10)  a description of each step the promoter has taken to ensure that minimum standards of sanitation and health will be maintained during the mass gathering; (11)  a description of all preparations being made to provide traffic control, to ensure that the mass gathering will be conducted in an orderly manner, and to protect the physical safety of the persons who attend the mass gathering; (12)  a description of the preparations made to provide adequate medical and nursing care;  and(13)  a description of the preparations made to supervise minors who may attend the mass gathering.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 751.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 751 - Mass Gatherings|Section 751.005. Investigation

Sec. 751.005.  INVESTIGATION.  (a)  After a permit application is filed with the county judge, the county judge shall send a copy of the application to the county health authority, the county fire marshal or the person designated under Subsection (c), and the sheriff.(b)  The county health authority shall inquire into preparations for the mass gathering.  At least five days before the date on which the hearing prescribed by Section 751.006 is held, the county health authority shall submit to the county judge a report stating whether the health authority believes that the minimum standards of health and sanitation prescribed by state and local laws, rules, and orders will be maintained.(c)  The county fire marshal shall investigate preparations for the mass gathering.  If there is no county fire marshal in that county, the commissioners court shall designate a person to act under this section.  At least five days before the date on which the hearing prescribed by Section 751.006 is held, the county fire marshal or the commissioners court designee shall submit to the county judge a report stating whether the fire marshal or designee believes that the minimum standards for ensuring public fire safety and order as prescribed by state and local laws, rules, and orders will be maintained.(d)  The sheriff shall investigate preparations for the mass gathering.  At least five days before the date on which the hearing prescribed by Section 751.006 is held, the sheriff shall submit to the county judge a report stating whether the sheriff believes that the minimum standards for ensuring public safety and order that are prescribed by state and local laws, rules, and orders will be maintained.(e)  The county judge may conduct any additional investigation that the judge considers necessary.(f)  The county health authority, county fire marshal or commissioners court designee, and sheriff shall be available at the hearing prescribed by Section 751.006 to give testimony relating to their reports.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 553, Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 751.0055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 751 - Mass Gatherings|Section 751.0055. Delegation of Duties of County Judge

Sec. 751.0055.  DELEGATION OF DUTIES OF COUNTY JUDGE.  (a)  The county judge of a county may file an order with the commissioners court of the county delegating to another county officer the duty to hear applications for a permit under this chapter.  The order may provide for allowing the county officer to revoke a permit under Section 751.008.(b)  An order of a county officer acting under the delegated authority of the county judge in regard to a permit has the same effect as an order of the county judge.(c)  During the period in which the order is in effect, the county judge may withdraw the authority delegated in relation to an application and the county judge may hear the application.(d)  The county judge may at any time revoke an order delegating duties under this section.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 1, effective March 26, 2001.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 751.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 751 - Mass Gatherings|Section 751.006. Hearing

Sec. 751.006.  HEARING.  (a)  Not later than the 10th day before the date on which a mass gathering will begin, the county judge shall hold a hearing on the application.  The county judge shall set the date and time of the hearing.(b)  Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given to the promoter and to each person who has an interest in whether the permit is granted or denied.(c)  At the hearing, any person may appear and testify for or against granting the permit.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 751.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 751 - Mass Gatherings|Section 751.007. Findings and Decision of County Judge

Sec. 751.007.  FINDINGS AND DECISION OF COUNTY JUDGE.  (a)  After the completion of the hearing prescribed by Section 751.006, the county judge shall enter his findings in the record and shall either grant or deny the permit.(b)  The county judge may deny the permit if he finds that:(1)  the application contains false or misleading information or omits required information; (2)  the promoter's financial backing is insufficient to ensure that the mass gathering will be conducted in the manner stated in the application; (3)  the location selected for the mass gathering is inadequate for the purpose for which it will be used; (4)  the promoter has not made adequate preparations to limit the number of persons attending the mass gathering or to provide adequate supervision for minors attending the mass gathering; (5)  the promoter does not have assurance that scheduled performers will appear; (6)  the preparations for the mass gathering do not ensure that minimum standards of sanitation and health will be maintained; (7)  the preparations for the mass gathering do not ensure that the mass gathering will be conducted in an orderly manner and that the physical safety of persons attending will be protected; (8)  adequate arrangements for traffic control have not been provided;  or(9)  adequate medical and nursing care will not be available.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 751.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 751 - Mass Gatherings|Section 751.008. Permit Revocation

Sec. 751.008.  PERMIT REVOCATION.  (a)  The county judge may revoke a permit issued under this chapter if the county judge finds that preparations for the mass gathering will not be completed by the time the mass gathering will begin or that the permit was obtained by fraud or misrepresentation.(b)  The county judge must give notice to the promoter that the permit will be revoked at least 24 hours before the revocation.  If requested by the promoter, the county judge shall hold a hearing on the revocation.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 751.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 751 - Mass Gatherings|Section 751.009. Appeal

Sec. 751.009.  APPEAL.  A promoter or a person affected by the granting, denying, or revoking of a permit may appeal that action to a district court having jurisdiction in the county in which the mass gathering will be held.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 2, eff. March 26, 2001.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 751.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 751 - Mass Gatherings|Section 751.010. Rules

Sec. 751.010.  RULES.  (a)  After notice and a public hearing, the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission shall adopt rules relating to minimum standards of health and sanitation to be maintained at mass gatherings.(b)  After notice and a public hearing, the Department of Public Safety shall adopt rules relating to minimum standards that must be maintained at a mass gathering to protect public safety and maintain order.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1507, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 751.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 751 - Mass Gatherings|Section 751.011. Criminal Penalty

Sec. 751.011.  CRIMINAL PENALTY.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person violates Section 751.003.(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000, confinement in the county jail for not more than 90 days, or both.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 751.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 751 - Mass Gatherings|Section 751.012. Inspections

Sec. 751.012.  INSPECTIONS.  (a)  The county health authority may inspect a mass gathering during the mass gathering to ensure that the minimum standards of health and sanitation prescribed by state and local laws, rules, and orders are being maintained.  If the county health authority determines a violation of the minimum standards is occurring, the health authority may order the promoter of the mass gathering to correct the violation.(b)  The county fire marshal or the person designated under Section 751.005(c) may inspect a mass gathering during the mass gathering to ensure that the minimum standards for ensuring public fire safety and order as prescribed by state and local laws, rules, and orders are being maintained.  If the marshal or commissioners court designee determines a violation of the minimum standards is occurring, the marshal or designee may order the promoter of the mass gathering to correct the violation.(c)  The sheriff may inspect a mass gathering during the mass gathering to ensure that the minimum standards for ensuring public safety and order prescribed by state and local laws, rules, and orders are being maintained.  If the sheriff determines a violation of the minimum standards is occurring, the sheriff may order the promoter of the mass gathering to correct the violation.(d)  A promoter who fails to comply with an order issued under this section commits an offense.  An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 553, Sec. 3, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 751.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 751 - Mass Gatherings|Section 751.013. Inspection Fees

Sec. 751.013.  INSPECTION FEES.  (a)  A commissioners court may establish and collect a fee for an inspection performed under Section 751.012.  The fee may not exceed the amount necessary to defray the costs of performing the inspections.  The fee shall be deposited into the general fund of the county.(b)  A commissioners court may use money collected under this section to reimburse the county department or, if a state agency performs the inspection on behalf of the county, the state agency, the cost of performing the inspection.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 553, Sec. 3, eff. June 18, 1999.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 752.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 752 - High Voltage Overhead Lines|Section 752.001. Definitions

Sec. 752.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "High voltage" means more than 600 volts measured between conductors or between a conductor and the ground.(2)  "Overhead line" means a bare or insulated electrical conductor installed above ground but does not include a conductor that is de-energized and grounded or that is enclosed in a rigid metallic conduit.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 752.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 9 - Safety|Subtitle A - Public Safety|Chapter 752 - High Voltage Overhead Lines|Section 752.002. Exemption for Certain Employees and Activities

Sec. 752.002.  EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES AND ACTIVITIES.  (a)  This chapter does not apply to the construction, reconstruction, operation, or maintenance by an authorized person of overhead electrical or communication circuits or conductors and their supporting structures and associated equipment that are part of a rail transportation system, an electrical generating, transmission, or distribution system, or a communication system.(b)  In this section, "authorized person" means:(1)  an employee of a light and power company, an electric cooperative, or a municipality working on his employer's electrical system; (2)  an employee of a transportation system working on the system's electrical circuits; (3)  an employee of a communication utility; (4)  an employee of a state, county, or municipal agency that has authorized circuit construction on the poles or structures that belong to an electric power company, an electric cooperative, a municipal or transportation system, or a communication system; (5)  an employee of an industrial plant who works on the plant's electrical system;  or(6)  an employee of an electrical or communications contractor who is working under the contractor's supervision.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|