LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE
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TITLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 1.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1.001. PURPOSE OF CODE
Sec. 1.002. CONSTRUCTION OF CODE
Sec. 1.003. INTERNAL REFERENCES
Sec. 1.004. REFERENCE IN LAW TO STATUTE REVISED BY CODE
Sec. 1.005. DEFINITIONS
TITLE 2. ORGANIZATION OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
SUBTITLE A. TYPES OF MUNICIPALITIES
CHAPTER 5.
TYPES OF MUNICIPALITIES IN GENERAL
SUBCHAPTER A. TYPES OF MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 5.001. TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 5.002. TYPE B GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 5.003. TYPE C GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 5.004. HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 5.005. SPECIAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AFFECTING TYPES OF MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 5.901. TERRITORIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INCORPORATION AS GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 5.902. CHANGE IN DESIGNATION FROM TOWN TO CITY
Sec. 5.903. CHARTER AMENDMENTS BY SPECIAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY INCORPORATED BEFORE JUNE 30, 1881
Sec. 5.904. MUNICIPALITY NOT GOVERNED BY CORPORATE LAW
CHAPTER 6.
TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
SUBCHAPTER A. INCORPORATION AS TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 6.001. AUTHORITY TO INCORPORATE AS TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 6.002. INCORPORATION PROCEDURE
Sec. 6.003. EFFECTIVE DATE OF INCORPORATION
SUBCHAPTER B. CHANGE FROM ANOTHER MUNICIPAL TYPE TO TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 6.011. AUTHORITY TO CHANGE TO TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 6.012. PROCEDURE FOR CHANGE
Sec. 6.013. REPEAL OF LOCAL LAW AFTER CHANGE
Sec. 6.014. CHANGE DOES NOT AFFECT PRIOR NAME OR STATUS AS BODY CORPORATE
CHAPTER 7.
TYPE B GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 7.001. AUTHORITY TO INCORPORATE AS TYPE B GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 7.002. APPLICATION TO INCORPORATE
Sec. 7.003. ELECTION ORDER
Sec. 7.004. ELECTION OFFICERS
Sec. 7.005. NOTICE OF ELECTION
Sec. 7.006. QUALIFIED VOTERS
Sec. 7.007. ORDER OF INCORPORATION
Sec. 7.008. INTERVAL BETWEEN ELECTIONS
CHAPTER 8.
TYPE C GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
SUBCHAPTER A. INCORPORATION AS TYPE C GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 8.001. AUTHORITY TO INCORPORATE AS TYPE C GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 8.002. PETITION TO INCORPORATE
Sec. 8.003. ELECTION ORDER
Sec. 8.004. ELECTION OFFICERS
Sec. 8.005. NOTICE OF ELECTION
Sec. 8.006. ORDER OF INCORPORATION
SUBCHAPTER B. CHANGE FROM ANOTHER MUNICIPAL TYPE TO TYPE C GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 8.021. AUTHORITY TO CHANGE TO TYPE C GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 8.022. PETITION TO CHANGE
Sec. 8.023. ELECTION ORDER
Sec. 8.024. ELECTION OFFICERS
Sec. 8.025. NOTICE OF ELECTION
Sec. 8.026. ORDER OF CHANGE
CHAPTER 9.
HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 9.001. ADOPTION OR AMENDMENT OF HOME-RULE CHARTER
Sec. 9.0015. DEFINITION
Sec. 9.002. SELECTION OF CHARTER COMMISSION
Sec. 9.003. VOTE ON CHARTER
Sec. 9.004. CHARTER AMENDMENTS
Sec. 9.0045. APPROVAL OF CLIMATE CHARTER OR AMENDMENT TO CHARTER BY LEGISLATURE REQUIRED
Sec. 9.005. ADOPTION OF CHARTER OR AMENDMENT
Sec. 9.006. CONCURRENT ELECTIONS
Sec. 9.007. CERTIFICATION OF CHARTER OR AMENDMENT
Sec. 9.008. REGISTRATION OF CHARTER OR AMENDMENT; EFFECT
SUBTITLE B. MUNICIPAL FORM OF GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 21.
GENERAL PROVISIONS AFFECTING GOVERNING BODY OF MUNICIPALITY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 21.001. ELECTION OF ALDERMEN BY PLACE SYSTEM IN GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 21.002. REFERENCES TO MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODY AND TO MEMBERS OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODY
Sec. 21.003. MEMBERS OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODIES MAY VOLUNTEER
Sec. 21.005. CHOICE OF UNIFORM ELECTION DATE FOR NEWLY INCORPORATED MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 21.006. ELECTION OF ENTIRE GOVERNING BODY UPON APPORTIONMENT
SUBCHAPTER B. JUDICIAL REMOVAL OF MEMBER OF GOVERNING BODY OF GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 21.021. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 21.022. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 21.023. REMOVAL FROM OFFICE
Sec. 21.024. NO REMOVAL BEFORE ACTION
Sec. 21.025. GENERAL GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL
Sec. 21.026. PETITION FOR REMOVAL
Sec. 21.027. CITATION OF OFFICER
Sec. 21.028. BOND
Sec. 21.029. TRIAL
Sec. 21.030. APPEAL
Sec. 21.031. REMOVAL BY CRIMINAL CONVICTION
Sec. 21.032. REELECTION PROHIBITED FOR CERTAIN PERIOD
SUBCHAPTER C. REMOVAL OF MEMBER OF GOVERNING BODY OF CERTAIN GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITIES FOLLOWING ELECTION
Sec. 21.101. REMOVAL BY RECALL ELECTION AUTHORIZED
Sec. 21.102. PETITION
Sec. 21.103. REVIEW OF PETITION
Sec. 21.104. ELECTION
Sec. 21.105. CLERK
CHAPTER 22.
ALDERMANIC FORM OF GOVERNMENT IN TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 22.001. CHAPTER APPLICABLE TO TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 22.002. CONTINUATION OF OFFICES IN MUNICIPALITY CHANGING TO TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 22.003. DATE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Sec. 22.004. PLURALITY VOTE REQUIRED FOR ELECTION OF MUNICIPAL OFFICER
Sec. 22.005. OATH FOR ELECTED OR APPOINTED OFFICER
Sec. 22.006. DATE ON WHICH OFFICERS BEGIN TO PERFORM DUTIES
Sec. 22.007. VACANCY CREATED ON FAILURE TO QUALIFY
Sec. 22.008. DISQUALIFICATION FROM OFFICE
Sec. 22.009. REMOVAL FROM OFFICE FOR MISAPPROPRIATION OF SPECIAL FUNDS
Sec. 22.010. FILLING VACANCY ON GOVERNING BODY OR IN OTHER MUNICIPAL OFFICE
Sec. 22.011. FILLING VACANCY IN MUNICIPAL OFFICE UNDER SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Sec. 22.012. RESIGNATION OF ELECTED OR APPOINTED MUNICIPAL OFFICER
SUBCHAPTER B. GOVERNING BODY
Sec. 22.031. COMPOSITION OF GOVERNING BODY; WARD SYSTEM OPTIONAL
Sec. 22.032. QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS OF GOVERNING BODY
Sec. 22.033. GOVERNING BODY TO JUDGE ELECTION AND QUALIFICATION OF MEMBERS
Sec. 22.034. INITIAL ELECTION AND TERM OF OFFICE
Sec. 22.035. REGULAR TERM OF OFFICE
Sec. 22.036. INSTALLATION OF GOVERNING BODY
Sec. 22.037. MAYOR AS PRESIDING OFFICER; PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
Sec. 22.038. MEETINGS
Sec. 22.039. QUORUM
Sec. 22.040. CHANGE OF WARDS
Sec. 22.041. VACANCY ON GOVERNING BODY IS CREATED
Sec. 22.042. POWERS AND DUTIES OF MAYOR
Sec. 22.043. PETITIONS AND REMONSTRANCES PRESENTED TO GOVERNING BODY
SUBCHAPTER C. OTHER MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
Sec. 22.071. OTHER MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
Sec. 22.072. POWERS AND DUTIES OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS; BOND
Sec. 22.073. POWERS AND DUTIES OF SECRETARY
Sec. 22.074. CERTIFICATION OF SECRETARIES
Sec. 22.075. BOND AND DUTIES OF TREASURER
Sec. 22.076. BOND OF MARSHAL; ABOLITION OF OFFICE
Sec. 22.077. REMOVAL OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
CHAPTER 23.
ALDERMANIC FORM OF GOVERNMENT IN TYPE B GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 23.001. CHAPTER APPLICABLE TO TYPE B GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 23.002. FILLING VACANCY IN MUNICIPAL OFFICE
SUBCHAPTER B. GOVERNING BODY AND MARSHAL
Sec. 23.021. INITIAL ELECTION OF GOVERNING BODY AND MARSHAL
Sec. 23.022. INITIAL MAYOR
Sec. 23.023. REGULAR ANNUAL ELECTION
Sec. 23.024. QUALIFICATIONS OF GOVERNING BODY AND MARSHAL; BOND FOR MARSHAL
Sec. 23.025. INITIAL TERM OF OFFICE
Sec. 23.026. REGULAR TERM OF OFFICE
Sec. 23.027. PRESIDENT; PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
Sec. 23.028. QUORUM
Sec. 23.029. ABOLITION OF OFFICE OF MARSHAL
SUBCHAPTER C. OTHER MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
Sec. 23.051. OTHER MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
Sec. 23.052. DUTIES OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS; BOND
Sec. 23.053. REMOVAL OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
CHAPTER 24.
COMMISSION FORM OF GOVERNMENT IN GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 24.001. CHAPTER APPLICABLE TO TYPE C GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
SUBCHAPTER B. GOVERNING BODY
Sec. 24.021. INITIAL ELECTION OF GOVERNING BODY OF COMMUNITY INCORPORATING AS TYPE C GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY; INITIAL TERM
Sec. 24.022. INITIAL ELECTION OF GOVERNING BODY OF MUNICIPALITY CHANGING TO TYPE C GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY; INITIAL TERM
Sec. 24.023. REGULAR TERM OF OFFICE; REGULAR ELECTION DATE
Sec. 24.024. BOND OF MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 24.025. MEETINGS
Sec. 24.026. FILLING VACANCY ON GOVERNING BODY
SUBCHAPTER C. OTHER MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
Sec. 24.051. OTHER MUNICIPAL OFFICERS; DUTIES
Sec. 24.052. CLERK AND TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR; BOND; POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 24.053. ABOLITION OF MUNICIPAL OFFICE; DISCHARGE OF OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE
SUBCHAPTER D. CHANGE FROM COMMISSION FORM OF GOVERNMENT TO ANOTHER FORM
Sec. 24.071. CHANGE FROM COMMISSION FORM OF GOVERNMENT TO ANOTHER FORM
CHAPTER 25.
CITY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT IN GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 25.001. CHAPTER APPLICABLE TO GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY WITH POPULATION OF LESS THAN 5,000
SUBCHAPTER B. CITY MANAGER
Sec. 25.021. ADOPTION OF CITY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT
Sec. 25.022. PETITION
Sec. 25.023. PROCLAMATION ORDERING ELECTION
Sec. 25.024. NOTICE OF ELECTION
Sec. 25.025. ELECTION; ADOPTION
Sec. 25.026. APPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER
Sec. 25.027. QUALIFICATIONS OF CITY MANAGER
Sec. 25.028. TERM OF OFFICE
Sec. 25.029. POWERS AND DUTIES OF CITY MANAGER; BOND
SUBCHAPTER C. OTHER MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
Sec. 25.051. OTHER MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
SUBCHAPTER D. ABANDONING CITY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT
Sec. 25.071. ABANDONING CITY MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT
Sec. 25.072. DUTIES OF GOVERNING BODY IF CITY MANAGER FORM IS ABANDONED
CHAPTER 26.
FORM OF GOVERNMENT IN HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 26.001. CHAPTER APPLICABLE TO HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY
SUBCHAPTER B. FORM OF GOVERNMENT
Sec. 26.021. FORM OF GOVERNMENT
SUBCHAPTER C. MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
Sec. 26.041. CREATION OF MUNICIPAL OFFICES
Sec. 26.042. DATE FOR ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Sec. 26.043. FILLING VACANCY IN ELECTIVE OFFICE IN MUNICIPALITY WITH POPULATION OF 384,000 OR MORE
Sec. 26.044. ELECTION FROM SINGLE-MEMBER AND AT-LARGE DISTRICTS; LIMITATION ON YEARS OF SERVICE
Sec. 26.045. FILLING VACANCY ON GOVERNING BODY OF MUNICIPALITY WITH POPULATION OF 1
Sec. 26.046. SIZE OF GOVERNING BODY: CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 26.047. FILLING VACANCY IN OFFICE OF MAYOR
SUBTITLE C. MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES AND ANNEXATION
CHAPTER 41.
MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES
Sec. 41.001. MAP OF MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES AND EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 41.0015. NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY CHANGE
Sec. 41.002. BOUNDARY SURVEY IN GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 41.003. INCLUSION OF AREA RECEIVING LONGSTANDING TREATMENT AS PART OF MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 41.004. BOUNDARIES NOT AFFECTED BY CHANGE TO TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
CHAPTER 42.
EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF MUNICIPALITIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 42.001. PURPOSE OF EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
SUBCHAPTER B. DETERMINATION OF EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 42.021. EXTENT OF EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 42.022. EXPANSION OF EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 42.0225. EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION AROUND CERTAIN MUNICIPALLY OWNED PROPERTY
Sec. 42.023. REDUCTION OF EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 42.0235. LIMITATION ON EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 42.024. TRANSFER OF EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION BETWEEN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 42.025. RELEASE OF EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION BY CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 42.0251. RELEASE OF EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION BY CERTAIN GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 42.026. LIMITATION ON EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
SUBCHAPTER C. CREATION OR EXPANSION OF GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES IN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 42.041. MUNICIPAL INCORPORATION IN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION GENERALLY
Sec. 42.0411. MUNICIPAL INCORPORATION IN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 42.042. CREATION OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TO SUPPLY WATER OR SEWER SERVICES, ROADWAYS, OR DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 42.0425. ADDITION OF LAND IN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF MUNICIPALITY TO CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 42.043. REQUIREMENTS APPLYING TO PETITION
Sec. 42.044. CREATION OF INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT IN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 42.045. CREATION OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION IN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
Sec. 42.046. DESIGNATION OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 42.047. CREATION OF A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION IN AN AREA PROPOSED FOR A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Sec. 42.049. AUTHORITY OF WELLS BRANCH MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
SUBCHAPTER D. RELEASE OF AREA BY PETITION OF LANDOWNER OR RESIDENT FROM EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 42.101. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 42.102. AUTHORITY TO FILE PETITION FOR RELEASE
Sec. 42.103. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW
Sec. 42.104. PETITION REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 42.105. RESULTS OF PETITION
SUBCHAPTER E. RELEASE OF AREA BY ELECTION FROM EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 42.151. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 42.152. AUTHORITY TO REQUEST ELECTION FOR RELEASE
Sec. 42.153. ELECTION
Sec. 42.154. RESULTS OF ELECTION
Sec. 42.155. RELEASE OF AREA AS RESULT OF ELECTION
Sec. 42.156. VOLUNTARY RELEASE
Sec. 42.157. OPT OUT OF REMOVAL
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 42.901. APPORTIONMENT OF EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTIONS THAT OVERLAPPED ON AUGUST 23, 1963
Sec. 42.902. RESTRICTION AGAINST IMPOSING TAX IN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 42.9025. RESTRICTION ON IMPOSING FINE OR FEE IN CERTAIN AREAS IN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 42.903. EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF CERTAIN TYPE B OR C GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 42.904. EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION AND VOTING RIGHTS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
CHAPTER 43.
MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 43.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 43.002. CONTINUATION OF LAND USE
Sec. 43.003. AUTHORITY OF HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY TO ANNEX AREA AND TAKE OTHER ACTIONS REGARDING BOUNDARIES
Sec. 43.004. ANNEXATION BY DEFUNDING MUNICIPALITY PROHIBITED; EXCEPTION
Sec. 43.005. REQUIRED DISCLOSURE BEFORE ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
SUBCHAPTER A-1. GENERAL AUTHORITY TO ANNEX
Sec. 43.0115. AUTHORITY OF CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES TO ANNEX ENCLAVES
Sec. 43.0116. AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITY TO ANNEX INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
Sec. 43.0117. AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITY TO ANNEX AREA NEAR MILITARY BASE
Sec. 43.012. AUTHORITY OF TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY TO ANNEX AREA IT OWNS
Sec. 43.013. AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITY TO ANNEX NAVIGABLE STREAM
Sec. 43.014. AUTHORITY TO ANNEX LIMITED TO EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 43.015. AUTHORITY OF ADJACENT MUNICIPALITIES TO CHANGE BOUNDARIES BY AGREEMENT
Sec. 43.016. AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITY TO ANNEX AREA QUALIFIED FOR AGRICULTURAL OR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT USE OR AS TIMBER LAND
Sec. 43.017. PROHIBITION AGAINST ANNEXATION TO SURROUND MUNICIPALITY IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER C. LIMITATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS REGARDING ANNEXATIONS EXEMPTED FROM CONSENT ANNEXATION PROCEDURES
Sec. 43.0505. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 43.052. MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION PLAN REQUIRED
Sec. 43.054. WIDTH REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 43.0545. ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN ADJACENT AREAS
Sec. 43.055. MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF ANNEXATION EACH YEAR
Sec. 43.056. PROVISION OF SERVICES TO ANNEXED AREA
Sec. 43.0561. ANNEXATION HEARING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 43.0565. ACCESS TO SERVICES BY CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES IN ANNEXED AREA
Sec. 43.057. ANNEXATION THAT SURROUNDS AREA: FINDINGS REQUIRED
SUBCHAPTER C-1. ANNEXATION PROCEDURE FOR AREAS EXEMPTED FROM CONSENT ANNEXATION PROCEDURES
Sec. 43.061. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 43.062. PROCEDURES APPLICABLE
Sec. 43.063. ANNEXATION HEARING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 43.0635. MAP REQUIREMENT FOR PROPOSED ANNEXATION
Sec. 43.064. PERIOD FOR COMPLETION OF ANNEXATION
Sec. 43.065. PROVISION OF SERVICES TO ANNEXED AREA
SUBCHAPTER C-2. GENERAL ANNEXATION AUTHORITY AND PROCEDURES REGARDING CONSENT ANNEXATIONS
Sec. 43.0661. PROVISION OF CERTAIN SERVICES TO ANNEXED AREA
Sec. 43.0662. AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITY WITH POPULATION OF 74,000 TO 99,700 IN URBAN COUNTY TO ANNEX SMALL, SURROUNDED GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 43.0663. EFFECT ON OTHER LAW
SUBCHAPTER C-3. ANNEXATION OF AREA ON REQUEST OF OWNERS
Sec. 43.0671. AUTHORITY TO ANNEX AREA ON REQUEST OF OWNERS
Sec. 43.0672. WRITTEN AGREEMENT REGARDING SERVICES
Sec. 43.0673. PUBLIC HEARING
SUBCHAPTER C-4. ANNEXATION OF AREAS WITH POPULATION OF LESS THAN 200 BY PETITION
Sec. 43.0681. AUTHORITY TO ANNEX
Sec. 43.0682. RESOLUTION
Sec. 43.0683. NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION
Sec. 43.0684. PUBLIC HEARING
Sec. 43.0685. PETITION
Sec. 43.0686. RESULTS OF PETITION
Sec. 43.0687. VOTER APPROVAL BY MUNICIPAL RESIDENTS ON PETITION
Sec. 43.0688. RETALIATION FOR ANNEXATION DISAPPROVAL PROHIBITED
SUBCHAPTER C-5. ANNEXATION OF AREAS WITH POPULATION OF AT LEAST 200 BY ELECTION
Sec. 43.0691. AUTHORITY TO ANNEX
Sec. 43.0692. RESOLUTION
Sec. 43.0693. NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION
Sec. 43.0694. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Sec. 43.0695. PROPERTY OWNER CONSENT REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN AREAS
Sec. 43.0696. ELECTION
Sec. 43.0697. RESULTS OF ELECTION AND PETITION
Sec. 43.0698. VOTER APPROVAL BY MUNICIPAL RESIDENTS ON PETITION
Sec. 43.0699. RETALIATION FOR ANNEXATION DISAPPROVAL PROHIBITED
SUBCHAPTER D. ANNEXATION PROVISIONS RELATING TO SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Sec. 43.071. AUTHORITY TO ANNEX WATER OR SEWER DISTRICT
Sec. 43.0712. INVALIDATION OF ANNEXATION OF SPECIAL DISTRICT; REIMBURSEMENT OF DEVELOPER
Sec. 43.0715. ANNEXATION OF WATER-RELATED SPECIAL DISTRICT: REIMBURSEMENT OF LANDOWNER OR DEVELOPER; CONTINUATION OF DISTRICT AND TAXING AUTHORITY
Sec. 43.072. AUTHORITY TO ANNEX MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT BY HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 43.073. ABOLITION OF, OR DIVISION OF FUNCTIONS OF, LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ANNEXED BY MUNICIPALITY WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 500,000
Sec. 43.074. ABOLITION OF WATER-RELATED SPECIAL DISTRICT CREATED WHOLLY IN MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 43.075. ABOLITION OF, OR DIVISION OF FUNCTIONS OF, WATER-RELATED SPECIAL DISTRICT THAT BECOMES PART OF NOT MORE THAN ONE MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 43.0751. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS FOR CONTINUATION OF CERTAIN DISTRICTS
Sec. 43.07515. REGULATION OF FIREWORKS UNDER STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT LAW
Sec. 43.0753. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
Sec. 43.0754. REGIONAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS
Sec. 43.0755. PROCEDURES FOR INCORPORATION OR ESTABLISHMENT OF ANOTHER FORM OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR CERTAIN AREAS SUBJECT TO REGIONAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
Sec. 43.076. ABOLITION OF WATER-RELATED SPECIAL DISTRICT THAT BECOMES PART OF MORE THAN ONE MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 43.0761. PROVISION OF WATER AND SANITARY SEWER UTILITY SERVICE
Sec. 43.079. CONSENT REQUIREMENT FOR ANNEXATION OF AREA IN CERTAIN CONSERVATION AND RECLAMATION DISTRICTS
Sec. 43.080. MUNICIPAL BONDS USED TO CARRY OUT PURPOSES OF ABOLISHED CONSERVATION AND RECLAMATION DISTRICT
Sec. 43.081. CONTINUATION OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL WATER BOARDS ON ANNEXATION OF WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Sec. 43.082. ANNEXATION BY CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES OF LAND OWNED BY NAVIGATION DISTRICT
Sec. 43.083. ANNEXATION BY CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES THAT OPERATE MUNICIPALLY OWNED WATER UTILITY
SUBCHAPTER E. ANNEXATION PROVISIONS RELATING TO RESERVOIRS, AIRPORTS, STREETS, AND CERTAIN OTHER AREAS
Sec. 43.101. ANNEXATION OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED RESERVOIR
Sec. 43.102. ANNEXATION OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED AIRPORT
Sec. 43.1025. ANNEXATION OF NONCONTIGUOUS MUNICIPALLY OWNED AIRPORT BY CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 43.1055. ANNEXATION OF ROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY ON REQUEST OR WITHOUT OBJECTION OF OWNER OR MAINTAINING POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
Sec. 43.1056. ANNEXATION OF CONTIGUOUS OR CONNECTING RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Sec. 43.1057. ANNEXATION OF AREA ADJACENT TO CONTIGUOUS OR CONNECTING RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
Sec. 43.106. ANNEXATION OF COUNTY ROADS REQUIRED IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
SUBCHAPTER F. LIMITED PURPOSE ANNEXATION
Sec. 43.121. AUTHORITY OF POPULOUS HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITIES TO ANNEX FOR LIMITED PURPOSES; OTHER AUTHORITY NOT AFFECTED
Sec. 43.1211. USE OF CONSENT PROCEDURES TO ANNEX FOR LIMITED PURPOSES
Sec. 43.122. CERTAIN STRIP ANNEXATIONS PROHIBITED
Sec. 43.123. REPORT REGARDING PLANNING STUDY AND REGULATORY PLAN
Sec. 43.124. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Sec. 43.125. ADOPTION OF REGULATORY PLAN
Sec. 43.126. PERIOD FOR COMPLETION OF ANNEXATION
Sec. 43.127. ANNEXATION FOR FULL PURPOSES
Sec. 43.128. JUDICIAL REMEDIES: FORCED ANNEXATION OR DISANNEXATION
Sec. 43.129. CONSENSUAL ANNEXATION
Sec. 43.130. EFFECT OF ANNEXATION ON VOTING RIGHTS, ELIGIBILITY FOR OFFICE, AND TAXING AUTHORITY
Sec. 43.131. EFFECT OF ANNEXATION ON EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 43.132. MUNICIPAL INCORPORATION IN ANNEXED AREA
Sec. 43.136. AUTHORITY OF SPECIAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY TO ANNEX FOR LIMITED PURPOSES ALONG NAVIGABLE STREAM
SUBCHAPTER G. DISANNEXATION
Sec. 43.141. DISANNEXATION FOR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SERVICES
Sec. 43.142. DISANNEXATION ACCORDING TO MUNICIPAL CHARTER IN HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 43.143. DISANNEXATION BY PETITION AND ELECTION IN GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 43.144. DISANNEXATION OF SPARSELY POPULATED AREA IN GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 43.145. DISANNEXATION OF UNIMPROVED AREA OR NONTAXABLE AREA IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 43.146. DISANNEXATION OF LAND IN A MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
Sec. 43.1463. DISANNEXATION OF AREAS ANNEXED DURING TRANSITION FROM NONCONSENT TO CONSENT ANNEXATION MODEL
Sec. 43.1465. DISANNEXATION FROM DEFUNDING MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 43.147. WIDTH REQUIREMENT FOR DISANNEXATION
Sec. 43.148. REFUND OF TAXES AND FEES
SUBCHAPTER H. ALTERATION OF ANNEXATION STATUS
Sec. 43.201. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 43.202. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 43.203. ALTERATION OF ANNEXATION STATUS
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 43.901. CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH CONSENT TO BOUNDARIES OR ANNEXATION IS PRESUMED
Sec. 43.902. ANNEXATION, EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION, AND EMINENT DOMAIN ON INACCESSIBLE GULF ISLAND
Sec. 43.903. EFFECT OF ANNEXATION ON RAILROAD SWITCHING LIMITS OR RATES
Sec. 43.905. EFFECT OF ANNEXATION ON OPERATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT
Sec. 43.9051. EFFECT OF ANNEXATION ON PUBLIC ENTITIES OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 43.907. EFFECT OF ANNEXATION ON COLONIAS
Sec. 43.908. ENFORCEMENT OF CHAPTER
SUBTITLE D. GENERAL POWERS OF MUNICIPALITIES
CHAPTER 51.
GENERAL POWERS OF MUNICIPALITIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 51.001. ORDINANCE, RULE, OR REGULATION NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT OTHER POWERS
Sec. 51.002. ORDINANCE OR RULES INCONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW PROHIBITED
Sec. 51.003. MUNICIPAL ACT OR PROCEEDING PRESUMED VALID
SUBCHAPTER B. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 51.011. SUBCHAPTER APPLICABLE TO TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 51.012. ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS
Sec. 51.013. AUTHORITY RELATING TO LAWSUITS
Sec. 51.014. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT
Sec. 51.015. AUTHORITY TO HOLD, PURCHASE, LEASE, OR CONVEY PROPERTY
Sec. 51.016. ADOPTION AND USE OF SEAL
Sec. 51.017. CONTINUATION OF POWERS, DUTIES, PENALTIES, AND SUITS AFTER CHANGE TO TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 51.018. OWNERSHIP AND SALE OF PROPERTY AFTER CHANGE TO TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
SUBCHAPTER C. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO TYPE B GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 51.031. SUBCHAPTER APPLICABLE TO TYPE B GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 51.032. ORDINANCES AND BYLAWS
Sec. 51.033. AUTHORITY RELATING TO LAWSUITS
Sec. 51.034. AUTHORITY TO HOLD AND DISPOSE OF PROPERTY
Sec. 51.035. AUTHORITY, DUTIES, PRIVILEGES
SUBCHAPTER D. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO TYPE C GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 51.051. GENERAL POWERS OF TYPE C GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 51.052. ALTERNATIVE GENERAL POWERS FOR CERTAIN TYPE C GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITIES
SUBCHAPTER E. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 51.071. SUBCHAPTER APPLICABLE TO HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 51.072. AUTHORITY OF LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT
Sec. 51.073. ADOPTION OF CHARTER DOES NOT AFFECT RIGHTS AND CLAIMS
Sec. 51.074. PERPETUAL SUCCESSION
Sec. 51.075. AUTHORITY RELATING TO LAWSUITS
Sec. 51.076. AUTHORITY RELATING TO PROPERTY
Sec. 51.077. LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES
Sec. 51.078. PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN POWERS GRANTED BEFORE 1913
Sec. 51.079. RESTRICTIONS APPLYING TO NONBINDING REFERENDUM
CHAPTER 52.
ADOPTION OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 52.001. SUBCHAPTER APPLICABLE TO TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 52.002. STYLE
Sec. 52.003. APPROVAL BY MAYOR AND RELATED CONDITIONS FOR ORDINANCE TO TAKE EFFECT
Sec. 52.004. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
SUBCHAPTER B. PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCES
Sec. 52.011. TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 52.012. TYPE B GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 52.013. HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITIES
CHAPTER 53.
CODE OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES
Sec. 53.001. ADOPTION OF CODE
Sec. 53.002. PUBLICATION OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE
Sec. 53.003. SUBDIVISION OF CODE
Sec. 53.004. CHANGE OR REPEAL OF ORDINANCE
Sec. 53.005. EFFECT OF CODIFICATION
Sec. 53.006. PRINTED CODE AS EVIDENCE
CHAPTER 54.
ENFORCEMENT OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 54.001. GENERAL ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITIES; PENALTY
Sec. 54.002. IMPOSITION OF FINE IN TYPE B GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 54.003. REMISSION OF FINE BY TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 54.004. PRESERVATION OF HEALTH, PROPERTY, GOOD GOVERNMENT, AND ORDER IN HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 54.005. NOTICES TO CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNERS
Sec. 54.006. NONSEVERABILITY OF CERTAIN CONSOLIDATED OFFENSES
SUBCHAPTER B. MUNICIPAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ORDINANCES
Sec. 54.012. CIVIL ACTION
Sec. 54.013. JURISDICTION; VENUE
Sec. 54.014. PREFERENTIAL SETTING
Sec. 54.015. PROCEDURE
Sec. 54.0155. EXPEDITED PROCEEDINGS FOR CERTAIN CIVIL ACTIONS
Sec. 54.016. INJUNCTION
Sec. 54.017. CIVIL PENALTY
Sec. 54.018. ACTION FOR REPAIR OR DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURE
Sec. 54.019. IMPRISONMENT; CONTEMPT
Sec. 54.020. ABATEMENT OF FLOODPLAIN VIOLATION IN MUNICIPALITIES; LIEN
SUBCHAPTER C. QUASI-JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY ORDINANCES
Sec. 54.031. SUBCHAPTER APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 54.032. ORDINANCES SUBJECT TO QUASI-JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 54.033. BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION
Sec. 54.034. PROCEEDINGS OF COMMISSION PANELS
Sec. 54.035. NOTICE
Sec. 54.036. FUNCTIONS
Sec. 54.037. CIVIL PENALTY
Sec. 54.038. VOTE
Sec. 54.039. JUDICIAL REVIEW
Sec. 54.040. LIEN; ABSTRACT
Sec. 54.041. COMMISSION PANEL DECISION FINAL
Sec. 54.042. MUNICIPAL COURT PROCEEDING NOT AFFECTED
Sec. 54.043. ALTERNATIVE ADJUDICATION PROCESSES
Sec. 54.044. ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
SUBTITLE E. CONSOLIDATION AND ABOLITION OF MUNICIPALITIES
CHAPTER 61.
CONSOLIDATION OF MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 61.001. AUTHORITY TO CONSOLIDATE
Sec. 61.002. CONSOLIDATION ELECTION
Sec. 61.003. PETITIONS TO CONSOLIDATE; ELECTION ORDERS
Sec. 61.004. SEQUENCE OF ELECTIONS; ELECTION DATES
Sec. 61.005. CONDUCT OF ELECTION
Sec. 61.006. APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION OF CONSOLIDATION
Sec. 61.007. CERTIFICATION OF CONSOLIDATION
Sec. 61.008. EFFECT OF CONSOLIDATION
Sec. 61.009. MERGER OF CONSOLIDATED MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 61.010. INTERVAL BETWEEN ELECTIONS
CHAPTER 62.
ABOLITION OF MUNICIPALITIES
SUBCHAPTER A. AUTHORITY AND PROCEDURE
Sec. 62.001. ABOLITION OF CORPORATE EXISTENCE
Sec. 62.002. PETITION AND ELECTION
Sec. 62.003. ELECTION ORDER; CONDUCT OF ELECTION
Sec. 62.004. DECLARATION OF ABOLITION; CERTIFICATION
SUBCHAPTER B. RECEIVERSHIPS
Sec. 62.041. APPLICATION FOR AND APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER
Sec. 62.042. NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Sec. 62.043. BOND
Sec. 62.044. FILING AND RECORDING ORDER AND BOND
Sec. 62.045. DUTIES AND AUTHORITY
Sec. 62.046. COMPENSATION
SUBCHAPTER C. PAYMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS AND DISPOSITION OF ASSETS UNDER RECEIVERSHIP
Sec. 62.081. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
Sec. 62.082. NOTICE OF CLAIMS
Sec. 62.083. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Sec. 62.084. COMPLETE OR PARTIAL DISALLOWANCE OF CLAIM
Sec. 62.085. TAXPAYER PROTEST
Sec. 62.086. SUITS TO ESTABLISH CLAIMS
Sec. 62.087. ALLOWANCE AND APPROVAL OF ESTABLISHED CLAIMS
Sec. 62.088. LIABILITY FOR COSTS
Sec. 62.089. LIMITATIONS
Sec. 62.090. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
Sec. 62.091. ADDITIONAL TAX
Sec. 62.092. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF TAX
Sec. 62.093. DELINQUENT TAXES
Sec. 62.094. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS
SUBCHAPTER D. SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY
Sec. 62.121. ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Sec. 62.122. TAXES
Sec. 62.123. PUBLIC PROPERTY
SUBCHAPTER E. PAYMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS AND DISPOSITION OF ASSETS BY CORPORATE OFFICERS OR TRUSTEES
Sec. 62.161. SETTLEMENT BY CORPORATE OFFICERS
Sec. 62.162. SETTLEMENT BY TRUSTEES
Sec. 62.163. ACTION FOR DEBT
SUBCHAPTER F. ABOLITION OF MUNICIPALITY CEASING TO HAVE RESIDENTS
Sec. 62.201. PETITION FOR ABOLITION
Sec. 62.202. HEARING
Sec. 62.203. ABOLITION ORDER
Sec. 62.204. NOTICE TO COMMISSIONERS COURT
TITLE 3. ORGANIZATION OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT
SUBTITLE A. ORGANIZATION OF COUNTIES
CHAPTER 71.
CREATION OF COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 71.001. CORPORATE AND POLITICAL BODY
Sec. 71.002. PLACE FOR HOLDING TERMS OF COURTS IN NEW COUNTY BEFORE COUNTY SEAT IS DESIGNATED
SUBCHAPTER B. ELECTION FOR DETACHMENT OR ATTACHMENT OF COUNTY TERRITORY
Sec. 71.011. APPLICATION AND ELECTION
Sec. 71.012. ELECTION RESULTS
Sec. 71.013. SUBSEQUENT ELECTION
SUBCHAPTER C. ORGANIZATION OF COUNTIES
Sec. 71.021. ATTACHMENT OF COUNTIES
Sec. 71.022. ESTABLISHMENT OF PRECINCTS
Sec. 71.023. ELECTION OF COUNTY OFFICERS
Sec. 71.024. ORGANIZATION OF ATTACHED COUNTY
Sec. 71.025. DELIVERY TO NEW OFFICERS
SUBCHAPTER D. APPORTIONMENT OF COUNTY INDEBTEDNESS
Sec. 71.031. LIABILITY OF NEW COUNTY
Sec. 71.032. SUIT TO ENFORCE PAYMENT OF LIABILITY
Sec. 71.033. TAX TO PAY INDEBTEDNESS
Sec. 71.034. LIABILITY OF ATTACHED TERRITORY
Sec. 71.035. COUNTY BONDS HELD BY SCHOOL FUND
CHAPTER 72.
COUNTY BOUNDARIES
Sec. 72.001. BOUNDARY SURVEY; APPOINTMENT OF SURVEYOR
Sec. 72.002. NOTICE TO ADJACENT COUNTY; APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL SURVEYOR
Sec. 72.003. BOUNDARY MARKERS
Sec. 72.004. DUTIES OF SURVEYOR; FIELD NOTES
Sec. 72.005. OATH AND BOND OF SURVEYOR
Sec. 72.006. PAYMENT OF EXPENSES
Sec. 72.007. EFFECT OF FAILURE OF APPOINTED SURVEYOR TO APPEAR
Sec. 72.008. EFFECT OF FAILURE TO AGREE ON BOUNDARY
Sec. 72.009. SUIT TO ESTABLISH BOUNDARIES
Sec. 72.010. SUIT TO ESTABLISH BOUNDARIES OF AND TAXES OWED TO CERTAIN COUNTIES OR TAXING UNITS LOCATED IN THOSE COUNTIES
CHAPTER 73.
LOCATION OF COUNTY SEAT
SUBCHAPTER A. COUNTY SEAT IN NEWLY ORGANIZED COUNTY
Sec. 73.001. ELECTION REQUIREMENT
Sec. 73.002. VOTE REQUIRED FOR LOCATION
SUBCHAPTER B. RELOCATION OF COUNTY SEATS
Sec. 73.011. APPLICATION FOR RELOCATION ELECTION
Sec. 73.012. DESIGNATION OF GEOGRAPHIC CENTER OF COUNTY
Sec. 73.013. ELECTION REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 73.014. ELECTION RESULTS; RELOCATION OF COUNTY SEAT
Sec. 73.015. SUBSEQUENT RELOCATION
SUBTITLE B. COMMISSIONERS COURT AND COUNTY OFFICERS
CHAPTER 81.
COMMISSIONERS COURT
SUBCHAPTER A. ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE
Sec. 81.001. COMPOSITION, PRESIDING OFFICER
Sec. 81.002. OATH, BOND
Sec. 81.0025. CONTINUING EDUCATION
Sec. 81.003. CLERK
Sec. 81.004. SEAL
Sec. 81.005. TERMS OF COURT, MEETINGS
Sec. 81.006. QUORUM; VOTE REQUIRED FOR TAX LEVY
Sec. 81.007. NOTICE
SUBCHAPTER B. DUTIES AND POWERS
Sec. 81.021. CHANGE IN PRECINCT BOUNDARIES
Sec. 81.022. PROCESS
Sec. 81.023. CONTEMPT
Sec. 81.024. DISTRICT AND COUNTY COURT SEALS
Sec. 81.025. COUNTY RISK MANAGEMENT POOL COVERAGE INSTEAD OF BONDS
Sec. 81.026. COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERSHIP ON ASSOCIATIONS AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Sec. 81.027. SUPPORT OF PAUPERS
Sec. 81.028. DELEGATION OF DUTIES OF COUNTY JUDGE IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 81.029. DELEGATION OF DUTIES OF COUNTY JUDGE TO COUNTY COMMISSIONER IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 81.0291. DELEGATION OF CERTAIN AUTHORITY OF COUNTY JUDGE OR COMMISSIONERS COURT IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 81.030. TESTIMONY BEFORE COMMISSIONERS COURT
Sec. 81.032. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS AND BEQUESTS
Sec. 81.033. POWER OF COMMISSIONERS COURT IN COUNTY WITH NO INCORPORATED TERRITORY
Sec. 81.034. ELIGIBILITY OF COUNTY WITH NO INCORPORATED TERRITORY TO PARTICIPATE IN MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
CHAPTER 82.
COUNTY CLERK
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 82.001. SURETY BOND AND OATH OF COUNTY CLERK; SELF-INSURANCE
Sec. 82.002. SURETY BOND ON DEPUTY CLERKS AND EMPLOYEES; SELF-INSURANCE
Sec. 82.003. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS INSURANCE; CONTINGENCY FUND
Sec. 82.004. PREMIUMS
Sec. 82.005. APPOINTMENT, OATH, AND POWERS OF DEPUTY CLERK
SUBCHAPTER B. MISCELLANEOUS POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 82.051. ELECTRONIC DISPLAY OF OFFICIAL AND LEGAL NOTICES BY COUNTY CLERK
CHAPTER 83.
COUNTY TREASURER
Sec. 83.001. ELECTION
Sec. 83.002. BOND
Sec. 83.003. CONTINUING EDUCATION
Sec. 83.004. REMOVAL FROM OFFICE; FILLING OF VACANCY
Sec. 83.005. APPOINTMENT OF PERSON TO ACT IN TREASURER'S PLACE
Sec. 83.006. FUNDING OF TREASURER'S OFFICE
Sec. 83.007. STATUTORY REFERENCE: FUNCTION OF TREASURER IN COUNTY THAT HAS ABOLISHED OFFICE
Sec. 83.008. SURETY BOND ON ASSISTANT TREASURERS, DEPUTIES, AND EMPLOYEES; SELF-INSURANCE
Sec. 83.009. ASSISTANT TREASURER OR TREASURY DEPUTY
CHAPTER 84.
COUNTY AUDITOR
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 84.001. EFFECT OF REFERENCE TO "DISTRICT JUDGES"; MAJORITY VOTE REQUIRED
Sec. 84.002. APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY AUDITOR
Sec. 84.003. PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTMENT
Sec. 84.004. TERM
Sec. 84.005. PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTMENT AND TERM IN POPULOUS COUNTY
Sec. 84.006. QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 84.007. BOND AND OATH
Sec. 84.008. JOINT EMPLOYMENT OF COUNTY AUDITOR
Sec. 84.0085. CONTINUING EDUCATION
Sec. 84.009. REMOVAL
SUBCHAPTER B. ASSISTANTS
Sec. 84.021. ASSISTANTS
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 84.901. SUPPLIES
Sec. 84.902. AUDITOR TO KEEP CERTAIN HOSPITAL RECORDS IN COUNTY WITH POPULATION OF 190,001 TO 200,000
CHAPTER 85.
SHERIFF
SUBCHAPTER A. SHERIFF AND SHERIFF'S PERSONNEL
Sec. 85.001. OATH AND BOND
Sec. 85.0011. QUALIFICATIONS FOR SHERIFF OR CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF
Sec. 85.002. NEW BOND REQUIREMENT; REMOVAL
Sec. 85.003. DEPUTIES
Sec. 85.004. RESERVE DEPUTIES
Sec. 85.005. GUARDS; PENALTY
Sec. 85.006. COUNTY POLICE FORCE IN COUNTIES OF 210,000 OR MORE
SUBCHAPTER B. MISCELLANEOUS POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 85.021. EXECUTION OF PROCESS; PENALTY
Sec. 85.022. EXECUTION OF LEGISLATIVE PROCESS; PENALTY
Sec. 85.023. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Sec. 85.024. SCHOOL SAFETY MEETINGS
Sec. 85.025. AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
CHAPTER 86.
CONSTABLE
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 86.001. ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE AFTER BOUNDARY CHANGE
Sec. 86.002. OATH; BOND
Sec. 86.0021. QUALIFICATIONS; REMOVAL
Sec. 86.003. NEW BOND; REMOVAL
SUBCHAPTER B. DEPUTIES
Sec. 86.011. APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY CONSTABLE
Sec. 86.012. RESERVE DEPUTY CONSTABLES
SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 86.021. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 86.023. COLLECTION LIABILITY
Sec. 86.024. FAILURE TO EXECUTE PROCESS
Sec. 86.025. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Sec. 86.026. AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
CHAPTER 87.
REMOVAL OF COUNTY OFFICERS FROM OFFICE; FILLING OF VACANCIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 87.001. NO REMOVAL FOR PRIOR ACTION
SUBCHAPTER B. REMOVAL BY PETITION AND TRIAL
Sec. 87.011. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 87.012. OFFICERS SUBJECT TO REMOVAL
Sec. 87.013. GENERAL GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL
Sec. 87.0131. DEFENSE IN CERTAIN CASES
Sec. 87.014. GROUNDS: FAILURE TO GIVE BOND
Sec. 87.015. PETITION FOR REMOVAL
Sec. 87.0151. ASSIGNMENT OF JUDGE
Sec. 87.016. CITATION OF OFFICER
Sec. 87.017. SUSPENSION PENDING TRIAL; TEMPORARY APPOINTEE
Sec. 87.018. TRIAL
Sec. 87.019. APPEAL
SUBCHAPTER C. REMOVAL BY CRIMINAL CONVICTION
Sec. 87.031. IMMEDIATE REMOVAL
Sec. 87.032. APPEAL; SUSPENSION
SUBCHAPTER D. FILLING OF VACANCIES
Sec. 87.041. VACANCIES FILLED BY APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Sec. 87.042. COUNTY COMMISSIONER VACANCY
Sec. 87.043. TEMPORARY ABSENCE IN OFFICE OF COUNTY JUDGE IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
CHAPTER 88.
OFFICIAL BONDS OF COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Sec. 88.001. CERTAIN BONDS PAYABLE TO COUNTY JUDGE; CUSTODY OF BONDS
Sec. 88.002. APPLICATION OF SURETY TO TERMINATE LIABILITY ON BOND
Sec. 88.003. NOTICE TO OFFICER OF SURETY'S APPLICATION
Sec. 88.004. OFFICER TO STOP EXERCISING FUNCTIONS OF OFFICE
Sec. 88.005. OFFICER WHO FAILS TO GIVE NEW BOND VACATES OFFICE
Sec. 88.006. NEW BOND; DISCHARGE OF FORMER SURETIES
Sec. 88.007. NEW BOND REQUIRED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT
Sec. 88.008. SELF-INSURANCE INSTEAD OF BOND
CHAPTER 89.
GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 89.001. SPECIAL COUNSEL IN POPULOUS COUNTIES
Sec. 89.002. STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
Sec. 89.003. CENTRAL MAILING SYSTEM IN COUNTIES WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN ONE MILLION
Sec. 89.004. PRESENTATION OF CLAIM
Sec. 89.0041. NOTICE OF SUIT AGAINST COUNTY
Sec. 89.005. JURORS AND WITNESSES
Sec. 89.006. SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT
TITLE 4. FINANCES
SUBTITLE A. MUNICIPAL FINANCES
CHAPTER 101.
GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS AFFECTING MUNICIPALITIES
SUBCHAPTER A. PROVISIONS AFFECTING TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 101.001. MUNICIPALITY COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 101.002. CONTROL OF FINANCES
Sec. 101.003. APPROPRIATIONS; PAYMENTS
Sec. 101.004. SPECIAL FUNDS; DISBURSEMENT
Sec. 101.005. DEBT PAYMENTS; IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 101.006. RECEIVERSHIP FOR PAYMENT OF DEBTS
SUBCHAPTER B. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 101.021. MUNICIPALITY COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 101.022. GENERAL FISCAL POWERS
Sec. 101.0221. FISCAL YEAR FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 101.023. GARNISHMENT
SUBCHAPTER C. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 101.041. MUNICIPALITY COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 101.042. FISCAL YEAR
CHAPTER 102.
MUNICIPAL BUDGET
Sec. 102.001. BUDGET OFFICER
Sec. 102.002. ANNUAL BUDGET REQUIRED
Sec. 102.003. ITEMIZED BUDGET; CONTENTS
Sec. 102.004. INFORMATION FURNISHED BY MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND BOARDS
Sec. 102.005. PROPOSED BUDGET FILED WITH MUNICIPAL CLERK; PUBLIC INSPECTION
Sec. 102.006. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET
Sec. 102.0065. SPECIAL NOTICE BY PUBLICATION FOR BUDGET HEARING
Sec. 102.007. ADOPTION OF BUDGET
Sec. 102.008. APPROVED BUDGET FILED WITH MUNICIPAL CLERK: POSTING ON INTERNET
Sec. 102.009. LEVY OF TAXES AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS UNDER BUDGET; EMERGENCY EXPENDITURE
Sec. 102.010. CHANGES IN BUDGET FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES
Sec. 102.011. CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH CHARTER PROVISIONS CONTROL
CHAPTER 103.
AUDIT OF MUNICIPAL FINANCES
Sec. 103.001. ANNUAL AUDIT; FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Sec. 103.002. AUDITOR
Sec. 103.003. FILING; PUBLIC RECORD
Sec. 103.004. VALUATION OF CERTAIN BENEFIT PROGRAMS
Sec. 103.005. ANNUAL AUDIT AND FILING OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT; PENALTY FOR NONCOMPLIANCE
CHAPTER 104.
MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT OF TRUST FUNDS AND SPECIAL DEPOSITS
Sec. 104.001. CHAPTER APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 104.002. AUTHORITY TO MAKE INVESTMENTS
Sec. 104.003. EFFECT OF EARLY WITHDRAWAL
Sec. 104.004. INTEREST
Sec. 104.005. CUMULATIVE EFFECT WITH CHARTER PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 105.
DEPOSITORIES FOR MUNICIPAL FUNDS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 105.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 105.002. FUNDS AFFECTED
SUBCHAPTER B. ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPOSITORY
Sec. 105.011. DEPOSITORY AUTHORIZED
Sec. 105.012. NOTICE
Sec. 105.013. APPLICATION
Sec. 105.014. REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS
Sec. 105.015. SELECTION OF DEPOSITORY
Sec. 105.016. DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORY
Sec. 105.017. TERM OF DEPOSITORY CONTRACT
Sec. 105.018. ADDITIONAL SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER C. SECURITY FOR FUNDS HELD BY DEPOSITORY
Sec. 105.031. QUALIFICATION AS DEPOSITORY
Sec. 105.033. SURETY BOND
Sec. 105.034. CONDITIONS TO ACTING AS DEPOSITORY
SUBCHAPTER D. MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATION OF SECURITY
Sec. 105.051. MAINTENANCE OF SECURITY
Sec. 105.053. SOLVENCY OF SURETY COMPANY AND ADEQUACY OF SECURITIES
Sec. 105.054. SURRENDER OF INTEREST ON SECURITIES
SUBCHAPTER E. DEPOSITORY ACCOUNTS
Sec. 105.071. CHARACTER AND AMOUNT OF DEPOSITS
Sec. 105.072. INVESTMENTS
Sec. 105.073. DEPOSIT OF FUNDS
Sec. 105.074. PAYMENT OF FUNDS
Sec. 105.075. CHECKS PAYABLE AT DEPOSITORY
Sec. 105.076. DEBTS PAYABLE OTHER THAN AT MUNICIPAL TREASURY
SUBCHAPTER F. LIABILITY AND REPORT OF DESIGNATED OFFICER
Sec. 105.091. LIABILITY OF DESIGNATED OFFICER
Sec. 105.092. REPORT BY DESIGNATED OFFICER
CHAPTER 106.
MUNICIPAL CHILD SAFETY TRUST FUND
Sec. 106.001. CREATION OF CHILD SAFETY TRUST FUND IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 106.002. DEPOSITS TO FUND
Sec. 106.003. USE OF FUND
Sec. 106.004. AUDIT
CHAPTER 107.
OBLIGATIONS FOR CERTAIN LIABILITIES TO PUBLIC PENSION FUNDS OF A MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 107.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 107.002. DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC PENSION FUND
Sec. 107.003. PENSION FUND OBLIGATIONS AUTHORIZED
Sec. 107.0036. VOTER APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN PENSION FUND OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 107.004. PROCEEDS OF OBLIGATIONS ISSUED
Sec. 107.005. PAYMENT OF OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 107.006. OBLIGATION AS REFINANCING
Sec. 107.007. SALE OF OBLIGATIONS; MATURITY
Sec. 107.008. ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY; CREDIT AGREEMENTS
Sec. 107.009. CHAPTER CONTROLLING
CHAPTER 108.
MUNICIPAL BONDS FOR CERTAIN DEFINED AREAS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 108.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 108.002. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER
Sec. 108.003. CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAWS
SUBCHAPTER B. BONDS USED TO CARRY OUT PURPOSES OF
Sec. 108.051. BONDS ORIGINALLY AUTHORIZED IN ABOLISHED MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT; PROPERTY TAXES
Sec. 108.052. BONDS AUTHORIZED UNDER PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 108.053. PLEDGES TO SECURE BONDS
Sec. 108.054. CHOICE OF LAWS
Sec. 108.055. CONFLICT WITH MUNICIPAL CHARTER
Sec. 108.056. EFFECT ON OTHER MUNICIPAL BONDS
CHAPTER 109.
DETERMINATION OF DEFUNDING MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 109.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 109.002. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
Sec. 109.003. DEFUNDING DETERMINATION
Sec. 109.004. EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 109.005. TERMINATION OF DEFUNDING DETERMINATION
Sec. 109.006. DIVISION DUTIES
SUBTITLE B. COUNTY FINANCES
CHAPTER 111.
COUNTY BUDGET
SUBCHAPTER A. BUDGET PREPARATION IN COUNTIES WITH POPULATION OF 225,000 OR LESS
Sec. 111.001. SUBCHAPTER APPLICABLE TO COUNTIES WITH POPULATION OF 225,000 OR LESS; EXCEPTION
Sec. 111.002. COUNTY JUDGE AS BUDGET OFFICER
Sec. 111.003. ANNUAL BUDGET REQUIRED
Sec. 111.004. ITEMIZED BUDGET; CONTENTS
Sec. 111.005. INFORMATION FURNISHED BY COUNTY OFFICERS
Sec. 111.006. PROPOSED BUDGET FILED WITH COUNTY CLERK; PUBLIC INSPECTION
Sec. 111.007. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET
Sec. 111.0075. SPECIAL NOTICE BY PUBLICATION FOR BUDGET HEARING
Sec. 111.008. ADOPTION OF BUDGET
Sec. 111.009. APPROVED BUDGET FILED WITH COUNTY CLERK: POSTING ON INTERNET
Sec. 111.010. LEVY OF TAXES AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS UNDER BUDGET; EMERGENCY EXPENDITURE; BUDGET TRANSFER
Sec. 111.0105. BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURES FROM PROCEEDS OF BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 111.0106. SPECIAL BUDGET FOR GRANT OR AID MONEY
Sec. 111.0107. SPECIAL BUDGET FOR REVENUE FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL CONTRACTS
Sec. 111.0108. SPECIAL BUDGET FOR REVENUE RECEIVED AFTER START OF FISCAL YEAR
Sec. 111.011. CHANGES IN BUDGET FOR COUNTY PURPOSES
Sec. 111.012. PENALTY
Sec. 111.013. LIMITATION ON BUDGET OF COUNTY AUDITOR
Sec. 111.014. RESERVE ITEM
SUBCHAPTER B. BUDGET PREPARATION IN COUNTIES WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 225,000
Sec. 111.031. SUBCHAPTER APPLICABLE TO COUNTIES WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 225,000; EXCEPTION
Sec. 111.032. COUNTY AUDITOR AS BUDGET OFFICER
Sec. 111.033. ANNUAL BUDGET REQUIRED
Sec. 111.034. ITEMIZED BUDGET; CONTENTS
Sec. 111.035. LIMITATION ON EXPENDITURES BEFORE ADOPTION OF BUDGET
Sec. 111.036. INFORMATION FURNISHED BY OFFICERS
Sec. 111.037. PROPOSED BUDGET FILED WITH COUNTY CLERK; PUBLIC INSPECTION
Sec. 111.038. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET
Sec. 111.0385. SPECIAL NOTICE BY PUBLICATION FOR BUDGET HEARING
Sec. 111.039. ADOPTION OF BUDGET
Sec. 111.040. APPROVED BUDGET FILED WITH OFFICERS: POSTING ON INTERNET
Sec. 111.041. EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS UNDER BUDGET; EMERGENCY EXPENDITURE; BUDGET TRANSFER
Sec. 111.0415. CHANGES IN BUDGET FOR COUNTY PURPOSES
Sec. 111.042. BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURES FROM PROCEEDS OF BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 111.043. SPECIAL BUDGET FOR GRANT OR AID MONEY
Sec. 111.0431. SPECIAL BUDGET FOR REVENUE FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL CONTRACTS
Sec. 111.0432. SPECIAL BUDGET FOR REVENUE RECEIVED AFTER START OF FISCAL YEAR
Sec. 111.044. LIMITATION ON BUDGET OF COUNTY AUDITOR
Sec. 111.045. RESERVE ITEM
SUBCHAPTER C. ALTERNATE METHOD OF BUDGET PREPARATION IN COUNTIES WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 125,000
Sec. 111.061. SUBCHAPTER APPLICABLE TO COUNTIES WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 125,000
Sec. 111.062. APPOINTMENT OF BUDGET OFFICER; ABOLITION OF OFFICE
Sec. 111.063. ITEMIZED BUDGET; CONTENTS
Sec. 111.064. LIMITATION ON EXPENDITURES BEFORE ADOPTION OF BUDGET
Sec. 111.065. INFORMATION FURNISHED BY OFFICERS
Sec. 111.066. PROPOSED BUDGET FILED WITH COUNTY CLERK AND COUNTY AUDITOR; PUBLIC INSPECTION
Sec. 111.067. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET
Sec. 111.0675. COMMISSIONERS COURT: SPECIAL NOTICE BY PUBLICATION FOR BUDGET HEARING
Sec. 111.068. ADOPTION OF BUDGET
Sec. 111.069. APPROVED BUDGET FILED WITH OFFICERS; POSTING ON INTERNET
Sec. 111.070. EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS UNDER BUDGET; EMERGENCY EXPENDITURE; BUDGET TRANSFER
Sec. 111.0705. BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURES FROM PROCEEDS OF BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 111.0706. SPECIAL BUDGET FOR GRANT OR AID MONEY
Sec. 111.0707. SPECIAL BUDGET FOR REVENUE FROM INTERGOVERNMENTAL CONTRACTS
Sec. 111.07075. SPECIAL BUDGET FOR REVENUE RECEIVED AFTER START OF FISCAL YEAR
Sec. 111.0708. PLEDGING REVENUE AS SECURITY FOR BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 111.0709. CHANGES IN BUDGET FOR COUNTY PURPOSES
Sec. 111.071. BUDGET OFFICER'S ASSISTANCE TO COMMISSIONERS COURT
Sec. 111.072. DUTIES RETAINED BY COUNTY AUDITOR
Sec. 111.073. EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL
Sec. 111.074. LIMITATION ON BUDGET OF COUNTY AUDITOR
Sec. 111.075. RESERVE ITEM
SUBCHAPTER D. BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS
Sec. 111.091. APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS
Sec. 111.092. DEPARTMENTAL EXPENSES NOT TO EXCEED APPROPRIATIONS
Sec. 111.093. APPROPRIATIONS FOR PURCHASES, CONTRACTS, SALARIES, OR LABOR EXPENSES IN COUNTY WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 225,000
Sec. 111.094. ITEMIZED BUDGET
Sec. 111.095. SPECIAL FUNDS
Sec. 111.096. BUDGETED POSITIONS FOR JUDICIARY
CHAPTER 112.
COUNTY FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 112.001. ACCOUNTING SYSTEM IN COUNTY WITH COUNTY AUDITOR AND POPULATION OF LESS THAN 190,000
Sec. 112.002. ACCOUNTING SYSTEM IN COUNTY WITH COUNTY AUDITOR AND POPULATION OF 190,000 OR MORE
Sec. 112.003. COMPTROLLER'S AUTHORITY TO PRESCRIBE FORMS AND DETERMINE MANNER OF STATING ACCOUNTS; UNIFORM CHART OF ACCOUNTS
Sec. 112.004. ACCOUNTS KEPT FOR OFFICERS BY COUNTY CLERK
Sec. 112.005. ACCOUNTS KEPT FOR OFFICERS BY COUNTY AUDITOR
Sec. 112.006. GENERAL OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY OF COUNTY AUDITOR
Sec. 112.007. COUNTY AUDITOR'S RECORDS OF COUNTY FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS
Sec. 112.009. COUNTY AUDITOR PERFORMING DUTIES INSTEAD OF COUNTY CLERK
Sec. 112.010. COUNTY FISCAL YEAR
SUBCHAPTER B. TAX ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS
Sec. 112.031. ACCOUNT FOR TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR
Sec. 112.032. RECEIPT FOR TAX ROLLS; CREDITS
Sec. 112.033. INDIGENT AND DELINQUENT TAX LISTS
Sec. 112.034. DELIVERY OF TAX ROLLS TO SUCCESSOR
Sec. 112.035. OCCUPATION TAX RECORDS
SUBCHAPTER C. OTHER SPECIFIC ACCOUNTS
Sec. 112.051. SHERIFF ACCOUNT
Sec. 112.052. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ACCOUNT
Sec. 112.053. ESTRAY ACCOUNT
Sec. 112.054. COUNTY TREASURER ACCOUNT
CHAPTER 113.
MANAGEMENT OF COUNTY MONEY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 113.0001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 113.001. COUNTY TREASURER AS CHIEF CUSTODIAN OF MONEY
Sec. 113.002. COUNTY TREASURER'S RECORD OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
Sec. 113.003. RECEIPT OF MONEY BY COUNTY TREASURER
Sec. 113.004. CLASSES OF COUNTY FUNDS
Sec. 113.005. LIABILITY OF COUNTY TREASURER
Sec. 113.006. LIABILITY OF COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR
Sec. 113.008. RECONCILIATION OF DEPOSITORY ACCOUNTS
Sec. 113.009. CIVIL LIABILITY OF COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR; AUDIT BY COMPTROLLER
SUBCHAPTER B. DEPOSIT OF MONEY
Sec. 113.021. REQUIREMENT THAT MONEY BE DEPOSITED WITH COUNTY TREASURER; INTEREST
Sec. 113.022. TIME FOR MAKING DEPOSITS
Sec. 113.023. DEPOSIT WARRANTS
Sec. 113.024. DEPOSIT OF MONEY DOES NOT AFFECT OWNERSHIP
SUBCHAPTER C. DISBURSEMENT OF MONEY
Sec. 113.041. DISBURSEMENT OF MONEY BY COUNTY TREASURER; PAYMENT BY CHECK OR ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION; LOST OR DESTROYED INSTRUMENT
Sec. 113.042. ENDORSEMENT BY COUNTY TREASURER; OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR ORDER FOR PAYMENT
Sec. 113.043. COUNTERSIGNATURE BY COUNTY AUDITOR
Sec. 113.045. COMPARISON OF VOUCHERS AND REPORTS; TREASURER TO BE CREDITED
Sec. 113.046. REGISTER OF ORDERS FOR PAYMENT ISSUED BY JUDGE OR CLERK
Sec. 113.047. DISBURSEMENTS FOR SALARIES OR EXPENSES
Sec. 113.048. DISBURSEMENT OF MONEY FOR JURY SERVICE
SUBCHAPTER D. SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO CLAIMS
Sec. 113.061. CLAIMS REGISTER
Sec. 113.063. CLAIMS INFORMATION LIST; INDEBTEDNESS TO THE COUNTY
Sec. 113.064. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS BY COUNTY AUDITOR
Sec. 113.065. REQUIREMENT FOR APPROVAL OF CLAIM
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 113.901. REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS AND REQUISITIONS
Sec. 113.902. PROSECUTION TO COLLECT DEBT OWED TO COUNTY; RECOVERY OF ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS
Sec. 113.903. COLLECTION MADE BY ONE OFFICER ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER
CHAPTER 114.
COUNTY FINANCIAL REPORTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 114.001. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO REPORTS
Sec. 114.002. COUNTY AUDITOR'S AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE TIME AND MANNER OF REPORTS MADE TO AUDITOR
Sec. 114.003. PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO FURNISH COUNTY AUDITOR WITH REPORT; REMOVAL
SUBCHAPTER B. REPORTS ABOUT GENERAL FINANCIAL CONDITION OF COUNTY
Sec. 114.021. COUNTY TREASURER'S TABULAR STATEMENT TO COMMISSIONERS COURT AT REGULAR TERM
Sec. 114.022. COUNTY ANNUAL FINANCIAL EXHIBIT
Sec. 114.023. COUNTY AUDITOR'S MONTHLY REPORT TO COMMISSIONERS COURT IN COUNTY WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 225,000
Sec. 114.024. COUNTY AUDITOR'S REPORT TO COMMISSIONERS COURT AT REGULAR MEETING
Sec. 114.025. COUNTY AUDITOR'S MONTHLY AND ANNUAL REPORTS TO COMMISSIONERS COURT AND DISTRICT JUDGES
Sec. 114.026. COUNTY TREASURER'S REPORT TO COMMISSIONERS COURT AT REGULAR TERM
SUBCHAPTER C. REPORTS ABOUT MONEY COLLECTED OR RECEIVED
Sec. 114.041. STATEMENT OF FEES, COMMISSIONS, AND OTHER MONEY RECEIVED BY OFFICERS
Sec. 114.043. PERIODIC REPORT TO COUNTY AUDITOR BY OFFICER WHO HAS CUSTODY OF MONEY IN COUNTY WITH POPULATION OF 190,000 OR MORE
Sec. 114.044. REPORT TO COMMISSIONERS COURT AT REGULAR TERM BY OFFICER WHO COLLECTS FINES, JUDGMENTS, OR JURY FEES
Sec. 114.046. ANNUAL REPORT TO DISTRICT CLERK BY OFFICER ON FEE BASIS WHO COLLECTS FEES OR COMMISSIONS; REMOVAL
SUBCHAPTER D. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS
Sec. 114.061. COUNTY TREASURER'S MONTHLY CLAIMS REPORT TO COUNTY CLERK
SUBCHAPTER E. COUNTY FINANCIAL DATA ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Sec. 114.081. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 114.082. COUNTY FINANCIAL DATA ADVISORY COMMITTEE; DUTIES
Sec. 114.083. MEMBERSHIP; OFFICERS
Sec. 114.084. MEETINGS
Sec. 114.085. PERSONNEL AND SUPPORT
CHAPTER 115.
AUDIT OF COUNTY FINANCES
SUBCHAPTER A. AUDIT AUTHORITY OF COUNTY AUDITOR
Sec. 115.001. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS
Sec. 115.002. EXAMINATION OF BOOKS AND REPORTS
Sec. 115.003. EXAMINATION OF FUNDS HELD BY COUNTY TREASURER
Sec. 115.0035. EXAMINATION OF FUNDS COLLECTED BY COUNTY ENTITY OR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Sec. 115.0036. EXAMINATION AND AUDIT OF RECORDS OF CERTAIN SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Sec. 115.004. AUDIT IN COUNTY WITH POPULATION OF 190,000 OR MORE
SUBCHAPTER B. AUDIT AUTHORITY OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Sec. 115.021. AUDIT AND SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS
Sec. 115.022. EXAMINATION OF ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS; SETTLEMENT
SUBCHAPTER C. INDEPENDENT AUDIT AUTHORITY GENERALLY APPLICABLE
Sec. 115.031. AUDIT BY ACCOUNTANT
Sec. 115.032. SPECIAL AUDIT AFTER VOTER PETITION
Sec. 115.033. AUDIT BY FINANCE COMMITTEE
SUBCHAPTER D. INDEPENDENT AUDIT AUTHORITY OF SPECIFIC COUNTIES
Sec. 115.041. INDEPENDENT AUDIT IN COUNTY WITHOUT OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR
Sec. 115.042. AUDIT IN COUNTIES WITH POPULATION LESS THAN 25,000
Sec. 115.043. AUDIT BY ACCOUNTANT IN COUNTIES WITH POPULATION OF 40,000 TO 100,000
Sec. 115.044. BIENNIAL INDEPENDENT AUDIT IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 115.045. ANNUAL INDEPENDENT AUDIT IN COUNTIES WITH POPULATION OF 350,000 OR MORE
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 115.901. EXAMINATION OF CERTAIN RECORDS BY COUNTY AUDITOR OR COUNTY TREASURER
CHAPTER 116.
DEPOSITORIES FOR COUNTY PUBLIC FUNDS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 116.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 116.002. MONEY AFFECTED
SUBCHAPTER B. ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPOSITORY
Sec. 116.021. DEPOSITORY AND SUBDEPOSITORY CONTRACTS
Sec. 116.022. NOTICE
Sec. 116.023. APPLICATIONS
Sec. 116.024. SELECTION OF DEPOSITORIES AND SUBDEPOSITORIES
Sec. 116.025. DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORY OR SUBDEPOSITORY
Sec. 116.026. APPLICANTS OUTSIDE COUNTY
Sec. 116.027. SELECTION OF NONAPPLICANT DEPOSITORY
Sec. 116.028. SUCCESSOR BANK AS COUNTY DEPOSITORY
SUBCHAPTER C. SECURITY FOR FUNDS HELD BY DEPOSITORY
Sec. 116.051. QUALIFICATION AS DEPOSITORY OR SUBDEPOSITORY
Sec. 116.052. PERSONAL BOND
Sec. 116.053. SURETY BOND
Sec. 116.054. BONDS, NOTES, AND OTHER SECURITIES
Sec. 116.055. FIRST MORTGAGES ON IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY
Sec. 116.056. REAL PROPERTY
Sec. 116.0565. CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT
Sec. 116.057. CONDITION OF PERSONAL BOND OR CONTRACT FOR SECURITIES
Sec. 116.058. AMOUNT OF SECURITY REQUIRED
Sec. 116.059. VALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY PROVIDED AS SECURITY
Sec. 116.060. SECURITY NOT REQUIRED FOR FEDERALLY INSURED DEPOSITS
SUBCHAPTER D. MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATION OF SECURITY
Sec. 116.081. NEW BOND
Sec. 116.082. SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITIES
Sec. 116.083. RELEASE OF EXCESS SECURITY
Sec. 116.084. INADEQUATE SECURITY
Sec. 116.085. SOLVENCY OF PERSONAL SURETY
Sec. 116.086. SOLVENCY OF SURETY COMPANY AND ADEQUACY OF SECURITIES
Sec. 116.087. ADDITIONAL BOND
Sec. 116.088. RELEASE OF SURETY COMPANY
Sec. 116.089. SURRENDER OF INTEREST ON SECURITIES
SUBCHAPTER E. DEPOSITORY ACCOUNTS
Sec. 116.111. CHARACTER AND AMOUNT OF DEPOSITS
Sec. 116.112. INVESTMENT OF FUNDS
Sec. 116.113. DEPOSIT OF FUNDS
Sec. 116.114. COLLECTIONS BY DEPOSITORY
Sec. 116.115. CLEARINGHOUSE FOR MULTIPLE DEPOSITORIES
Sec. 116.116. OBLIGATIONS PAYABLE AT COUNTY DEPOSITORY
Sec. 116.117. STATEMENTS OF ACCOUNT
Sec. 116.118. DEBTS PAYABLE OTHER THAN AT COUNTY TREASURY
Sec. 116.119. REQUIREMENTS FOR AUDITING AND COUNTERSIGNING UNAFFECTED
Sec. 116.120. COLLECTION OF CERTAIN OVERDUE COUNTY ORDERS FOR PAYMENT OR CHECKS
SUBCHAPTER F. LIABILITIES
Sec. 116.151. LIABILITIES OF SURETIES ON SEPARATE BONDS
Sec. 116.152. SUBROGATION OF SURETIES
Sec. 116.153. PRO RATA RECOVERY BY STATE AND COUNTY
Sec. 116.154. LIABILITY OF DEPOSITORY PENDING COLLECTION OF DEPOSITS
Sec. 116.155. FAILURE OF DEPOSITORY TO PAY CHECK OR ORDER FOR PAYMENT
CHAPTER 117.
DEPOSITORIES FOR CERTAIN TRUST FUNDS AND COURT REGISTRY FUNDS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 117.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 117.002. TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED FUNDS TO COMPTROLLER
Sec. 117.003. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL TAX LAW FOR FUNDS HELD UNDER THIS CHAPTER
SUBCHAPTER B. ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPOSITORY
Sec. 117.021. APPLICATIONS
Sec. 117.022. NOTICE
Sec. 117.023. SELECTION OF DEPOSITORY
Sec. 117.024. QUALIFICATION AS DEPOSITORY
Sec. 117.025. DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORY
Sec. 117.026. ADVERTISEMENT FOR AND SELECTION OF DEPOSITORY OUTSIDE THE COUNTY
Sec. 117.027. FAILURE TO SELECT DEPOSITORY
Sec. 117.028. APPLICATION OF COUNTY DEPOSITORY LAW
SUBCHAPTER C. DEPOSITORY ACCOUNTS
Sec. 117.052. DEPOSITS OF REGISTRY FUNDS BY COUNTY AND DISTRICT CLERKS
Sec. 117.0521. CUSTODIANSHIP
Sec. 117.053. WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDS
Sec. 117.054. COUNTY EXPENSES PAID FROM INTEREST
Sec. 117.055. COUNTY EXPENSES PAID FROM FEES
Sec. 117.056. OBLIGATIONS PAYABLE AT COUNTY SEAT
Sec. 117.057. NEW BOND
Sec. 117.058. ACCOUNTING FOR AND DISBURSING REGISTRY FUNDS IN COUNTIES WITH POPULATION OF 190,000 OR MORE
SUBCHAPTER D. LIABILITIES AND PENALTIES
Sec. 117.081. LIABILITY OF COUNTY AND DISTRICT CLERKS
Sec. 117.083. LOSS OF REGISTRY FUNDS
Sec. 117.084. DEPOSITORY TO PAY CHECK ON PRESENTMENT
SUBCHAPTER E. SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLYING TO FUNDS PAID INTO COURT REGISTRY IN COUNTY WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 1.3 MILLION
Sec. 117.111. SUBCHAPTER APPLICABLE TO COUNTY WITH POPULATION OF 1
Sec. 117.112. MONEY AFFECTED
Sec. 117.113. DEPOSITORY CONTRACT
Sec. 117.114. NOTICE
Sec. 117.115. APPLICATIONS
Sec. 117.116. SELECTION OF DEPOSITORY
Sec. 117.117. QUALIFICATION AS DEPOSITORY
Sec. 117.118. APPLICATION OF COUNTY DEPOSITORY LAW
Sec. 117.119. DEPOSIT OF FUNDS
Sec. 117.120. CUSTODIANSHIP
Sec. 117.121. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS
Sec. 117.122. INTEREST
Sec. 117.123. AUDIT
Sec. 117.124. LIABILITY OF CLERK
Sec. 117.125. TRANSFER OF MONEY
CHAPTER 118.
FEES CHARGED BY COUNTY OFFICERS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 118.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 118.002. BILL FOR FEES
SUBCHAPTER B. FEES OF COUNTY CLERK OTHER THAN COURT FEES
Sec. 118.011. FEE SCHEDULE
Sec. 118.012. PERSONAL PROPERTY RECORDS FILING
Sec. 118.013. REAL PROPERTY RECORDS FILING
Sec. 118.0131. OPTIONAL RECORDING FEES FOR COURT FACILITIES: HIDALGO COUNTY AND CAMERON COUNTY
Sec. 118.0135. WAIVER OF REAL PROPERTY FILING FEES
Sec. 118.014. CERTIFIED PAPERS
Sec. 118.0145. NONCERTIFIED PAPERS
Sec. 118.015. BIRTH OR DEATH CERTIFICATE
Sec. 118.016. BOND APPROVAL
Sec. 118.018. MARRIAGE LICENSE
Sec. 118.019. DECLARATION OF INFORMAL MARRIAGE
Sec. 118.020. BRAND REGISTRATION
Sec. 118.021. OATH ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 118.0215. RETURNED CHECK
Sec. 118.0216. RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION
Sec. 118.0217. MENTAL HEALTH BACKGROUND CHECK
Sec. 118.022. DISPOSITION OF MARRIAGE LICENSE AND DECLARATION FEES
Sec. 118.023. FEES FOR EX OFFICIO SERVICES
Sec. 118.024. FREE ACCESS TO RECORDS
Sec. 118.025. COUNTY CLERK'S RECORDS ARCHIVE
Sec. 118.026. FEE FOR COUNTY RECORDS TECHNOLOGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER C. FEES OF CLERK OF COUNTY COURT
Sec. 118.051. CLERICAL DUTIES
Sec. 118.052. FEE SCHEDULE
Sec. 118.0525. INCREASED FEE FOR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH DOCUMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Sec. 118.0526. COPIES OF COURT RECORDS PRESERVED ONLY ON MICROFILM OR BY ELECTRONIC METHOD
Sec. 118.0545. SERVICES RENDERED AFTER JUDGMENT IN ORIGINAL ACTION
Sec. 118.056. SERVICES IN PENDING PROBATE ACTION
Sec. 118.058. CLAIM AGAINST ESTATE
Sec. 118.059. ISSUING DOCUMENT
Sec. 118.060. CERTIFIED PAPERS, NO RETURN REQUIRED
Sec. 118.0605. NONCERTIFIED PAPERS
Sec. 118.061. LETTERS AND ABSTRACTS
Sec. 118.062. DEPOSIT AND SAFEKEEPING OF WILLS
Sec. 118.063. MAIL SERVICE OF PROCESS
Sec. 118.065. FREE ACCESS TO RECORDS
Sec. 118.066. PROHIBITED FEES
Sec. 118.070. FEE FOR SEARCH OF RECORDS
SUBCHAPTER D. FEES OF COUNTY JUDGE
Sec. 118.101. FEE SCHEDULE
SUBCHAPTER E. FEES OF JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
Sec. 118.121. FEE SCHEDULE
Sec. 118.123. FEES AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT
Sec. 118.1235. FEE FOR CERTIFIED COPY
Sec. 118.124. PROHIBITED FEES
SUBCHAPTER F. FEES OF SHERIFF AND CONSTABLE
Sec. 118.131. FEES SET BY COMMISSIONERS COURT
Sec. 118.132. SERVICE OF PROCESS FOR APPELLATE COURT
Sec. 118.133. SHERIFF'S AND CONSTABLE'S RESPONSE TO FALSE ALARM IN POPULOUS COUNTY
Sec. 118.134. PAYMENT OF COSTS INCURRED FOR CARE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
SUBCHAPTER G. FEES OF COUNTY TREASURER
Sec. 118.141. FEE SCHEDULE
Sec. 118.142. RETURNED CHECK
Sec. 118.143. STOP-PAYMENT ORDER
Sec. 118.144. COPY OF CHECK OR OTHER RECORD
Sec. 118.145. DISPOSITION OF FEES COLLECTED
SUBCHAPTER H. FEES OF COUNTY SURVEYOR
Sec. 118.161. FEE SCHEDULE
SUBCHAPTER I. FEES OF COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR
Sec. 118.171. RETURNED CHECK
SUBCHAPTER Y. PENALTIES
Sec. 118.801. OVERCHARGING OF FEES; PENALTY
CHAPTER 119.
COUNTY GOVERNMENT LIABILITY INSURANCE POOL
Sec. 119.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 119.002. CREATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT POOL
Sec. 119.003. ORGANIZATION OF POOL; TEMPORARY BOARD
Sec. 119.004. PLAN OF OPERATION
Sec. 119.005. BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Sec. 119.006. RISK MANAGEMENT FUND
Sec. 119.007. CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIAL COVERAGE; SURCHARGE
Sec. 119.008. NOT INSURANCE; BOARD OF INSURANCE LACKS JURISDICTION
Sec. 119.009. PARTICIPATION BY OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 119.010. CERTAIN COVERAGE AUTHORIZED; DISTRICT JUDGES
Sec. 119.011. CERTAIN COVERAGE AUTHORIZED; VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Sec. 119.012. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OR CHANGE OF COVERAGE
Sec. 119.013. QUALIFICATIONS OF ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 119.014. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 120.
ELECTION FOR REDUCTION OF FUNDING OR RESOURCES FOR CERTAIN PRIMARY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
Sec. 120.001. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 120.002. ELECTION REQUIRED
Sec. 120.003. DISASTER EXCEPTION
Sec. 120.004. BALLOT PROPOSITION REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 120.005. USE OF PUBLIC MONEY FOR CAMPAIGN PROHIBITED
Sec. 120.006. COMPLAINT
Sec. 120.007. COMPTROLLER INVESTIGATION; TAX RATE LIMITATION
CHAPTER 130.
MISCELLANEOUS FINANCIAL PROVISIONS AFFECTING COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER A. PAYMENT OF FEES AND TAXES BY CHECK, CREDIT CARD, OR ELECTRONIC MEANS
Sec. 130.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 130.002. ACCEPTANCE OF CHECK OR CREDIT CARD PAYMENT OF CERTAIN FEES AND TAXES
Sec. 130.003. PAYMENT CONDITIONAL
Sec. 130.004. IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED
Sec. 130.0045. CREDIT CARD PAYMENT PROCESSING FEE
Sec. 130.0046. FEE FOR PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC MEANS
Sec. 130.005. LIABILITY OF ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AND BONDSMAN
Sec. 130.006. PROCEDURES FOR COLLECTION OF DISHONORED CHECKS AND INVOICES
Sec. 130.007. REMISSION TO STATE NOT REQUIRED; STATE ASSISTANCE IN COLLECTION
Sec. 130.008. LIABILITY OF TAX COLLECTOR FOR VIOLATIONS OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 130.009. STATE RULES
SUBCHAPTER Z. OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 130.901. SALE OF RIGHTS TO JUDGMENT PROCEEDS
Sec. 130.902. CHANGE FUND IN COUNTIES
Sec. 130.903. REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS RELATED TO COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 130.904. SHERIFF'S PETTY CASH FUND
Sec. 130.905. PETTY CASH FUND FOR COUNTY WELFARE DEPARTMENT IN POPULOUS COUNTY
Sec. 130.906. NATIONAL FOREST RECEIPTS ALLOCATED FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND ROADS
Sec. 130.907. AID TO STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES IN COUNTY WITH POPULATION OF 22,050 TO 23,000
Sec. 130.908. APPROVAL OF SPENDING BY CERTAIN COUNTY AND PRECINCT OFFICERS
Sec. 130.909. PETTY CASH FUNDS FOR CERTAIN OFFICIALS
Sec. 130.910. AID TO DISASTER VICTIMS
Sec. 130.911. RURAL SHERIFF'S OFFICE SALARY ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
Sec. 130.912. RURAL CONSTABLE'S OFFICE SALARY ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
Sec. 130.913. RURAL PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE SALARY ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
Sec. 130.914. RURAL AMBULANCE SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM
SUBTITLE C. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS APPLYING TO MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 131.
DEPOSITORY PROVISIONS AFFECTING FUNDS OF MUNICIPALITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
SUBCHAPTER A. SPECIAL DEPOSITORY
Sec. 131.001. SPECIAL DEPOSITORY AUTHORIZED
Sec. 131.002. DUTIES OF SPECIAL DEPOSITORY
Sec. 131.003. SPECIAL DEPOSITORY CONTRACT
Sec. 131.004. BOND
Sec. 131.005. STATE FUNDS
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 131.901. OUT-OF-STATE DEPOSITORY PROHIBITED
Sec. 131.902. PURSUIT OF LEGAL REMEDIES AGAINST SUSPENDED BANK
Sec. 131.903. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
CHAPTER 132.
PAYMENT OF FEES AND OTHER COSTS BY CREDIT CARD OR ELECTRONIC MEANS IN MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES
Sec. 132.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 132.002. PAYMENT OF FEES OR COSTS BY CREDIT CARD OR ELECTRONIC MEANS
Sec. 132.003. REIMBURSEMENT FEE FOR PROCESSING CERTAIN PAYMENTS
Sec. 132.004. SERVICE CHARGE
Sec. 132.005. ENCUMBRANCE OF CREDIT CARDS; FEE
Sec. 132.006. DISPOSITION OF FEES AND CHARGES
Sec. 132.007. INFORMATION, SERVICES, AND PAYMENT THROUGH THE INTERNET
CHAPTER 133.
CRIMINAL AND CIVIL FEES PAYABLE TO THE COMPTROLLER
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 133.001. PURPOSE
Sec. 133.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 133.003. CRIMINAL FEES
Sec. 133.004. CIVIL FEES
SUBCHAPTER B. REPORTING, COLLECTION, AND REMITTANCE OF FEES
Sec. 133.051. COLLECTION AND REMITTANCE OF FEES
Sec. 133.052. DEPOSIT OF FEES
Sec. 133.053. INTEREST-BEARING ACCOUNT
Sec. 133.054. RECORDS
Sec. 133.055. QUARTERLY REMITTANCE OF FEES TO THE COMPTROLLER
Sec. 133.056. QUARTERLY REPORT FOR CRIMINAL FEES
Sec. 133.057. QUARTERLY REPORT FOR CIVIL FEES
Sec. 133.058. PORTION OF FEE RETAINED
Sec. 133.059. AUDIT
SUBCHAPTER C. CRIMINAL FEES
Sec. 133.101. MEANING OF CONVICTION
Sec. 133.102. CONSOLIDATED FEES ON CONVICTION
Sec. 133.104. FEES FOR SERVICES OF PEACE OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY THE STATE
SUBCHAPTER C-1. ALLOCATION AND USE OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL FEES
Sec. 133.121. ALLOCATION OF FEES TO SPECIALTY COURT ACCOUNT
Sec. 133.122. ALLOCATION OF FEES TO JURY SERVICE FUND
Sec. 133.123. ALLOCATION OF FEES TO DNA TESTING ACCOUNT
Sec. 133.124. ALLOCATION OF FEES TO TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATIVE FEE ACCOUNT
Sec. 133.125. ALLOCATION OF FEES TO YOUTH DIVERSION ACCOUNT
SUBCHAPTER D. CIVIL FEES
Sec. 133.151. STATE CONSOLIDATED CIVIL FEE ON FILING A CIVIL CASE
CHAPTER 134.
CRIMINAL FEES PAYABLE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 134.001. PURPOSE
Sec. 134.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 134.003. CRIMINAL FEES
SUBCHAPTER B. COLLECTION AND REMITTANCE OF LOCAL CRIMINAL FEES
Sec. 134.051. COLLECTION, REMITTANCE, AND DEPOSIT OF FEES
Sec. 134.052. ALLOCATION OF DEPOSITED FEES
SUBCHAPTER C. LOCAL CRIMINAL FEES
Sec. 134.101. LOCAL CONSOLIDATED FEE ON CONVICTION OF FELONY
Sec. 134.102. LOCAL CONSOLIDATED FEE ON CONVICTION OF CLASS A OR B MISDEMEANOR
Sec. 134.103. LOCAL CONSOLIDATED FEE ON CONVICTION OF NONJAILABLE MISDEMEANOR
SUBCHAPTER D. ALLOCATION AND USE OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL FEES
Sec. 134.151. MAINTENANCE OF FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS
Sec. 134.152. CLERK OF THE COURT ACCOUNT
Sec. 134.153. COUNTY SPECIALTY COURT ACCOUNT
Sec. 134.154. COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL JURY FUND
Sec. 134.155. CLERKS RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION FUND
Sec. 134.156. LOCAL YOUTH DIVERSION FUND
Sec. 134.157. ACCOUNT FOR PROSECUTOR'S FEES
CHAPTER 135.
CIVIL FEES PAYABLE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 135.001. PURPOSE
Sec. 135.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 135.003. CIVIL FEES
SUBCHAPTER B. COLLECTION AND REMITTANCE OF LOCAL CIVIL FEES
Sec. 135.051. COLLECTION, REMITTANCE, AND DEPOSIT OF FEES
Sec. 135.052. ALLOCATION OF DEPOSITED FEES
SUBCHAPTER C. LOCAL CIVIL FEES
Sec. 135.101. LOCAL CONSOLIDATED CIVIL FEE FOR CERTAIN CIVIL CASES IN DISTRICT COURT, STATUTORY COUNTY COURT, OR COUNTY COURT
Sec. 135.102. LOCAL CIVIL FEE FOR PROBATE, GUARDIANSHIP, AND MENTAL HEALTH CASES IN STATUTORY COUNTY COURT, STATUTORY PROBATE COURT, OR COUNTY COURT
Sec. 135.103. LOCAL CONSOLIDATED CIVIL FEE FOR JUSTICE COURT
SUBCHAPTER D. ALLOCATION AND USE OF CERTAIN CIVIL FEES
Sec. 135.151. MAINTENANCE OF FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS
Sec. 135.152. COURT FACILITY FEE FUND
Sec. 135.153. CLERK OF THE COURT ACCOUNT
Sec. 135.154. CLERKS RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION ACCOUNT
Sec. 135.155. LANGUAGE ACCESS FUND
Sec. 135.156. COUNTY JURY FUND
Sec. 135.157. COUNTY DISPUTE RESOLUTION FUND
Sec. 135.158. COURT-INITIATED GUARDIANSHIP FUND
Sec. 135.159. JUDICIAL EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FUND
Sec. 135.160. PUBLIC PROBATE ADMINISTRATOR FUND
Sec. 135.161. JUSTICE COURT SUPPORT FUND
CHAPTER 140.
MISCELLANEOUS FINANCIAL PROVISIONS AFFECTING MUNICIPALITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Sec. 140.001. RELIEF UNDER FEDERAL BANKRUPTCY LAWS FOR MUNICIPALITY, TAXING DISTRICT, OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
Sec. 140.002. INVESTMENTS BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION IN DEFENSE BONDS AND OTHER FEDERAL OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 140.003. PURCHASING AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEYS, JUVENILE BOARDS, AND PROBATION DEPARTMENTS
Sec. 140.004. BUDGETS OF CERTAIN JUVENILE BOARDS
Sec. 140.0045. ITEMIZATION OF CERTAIN EXPENDITURES REQUIRED IN CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISION BUDGETS
Sec. 140.005. ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF SCHOOL, ROAD, OR OTHER DISTRICT
Sec. 140.006. PUBLICATION OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT BY SCHOOL, ROAD, OR OTHER DISTRICT
Sec. 140.007. LEAST COST REVIEW PROGRAM
Sec. 140.008. ANNUAL REPORT OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Sec. 140.009. CONTRACT FOR COLLECTION OF AMOUNTS IN CIVIL CASES
Sec. 140.011. LOCAL GOVERNMENTS DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTED BY PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR DISABLED VETERANS
Sec. 140.012. FISCAL YEAR OF CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS CREATED ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
Sec. 140.013. BALANCE BILLING FOR COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL AMBULANCE SERVICES
Sec. 140.014. RESTRICTION ON USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO PAY BAIL BONDS
TITLE 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
SUBTITLE A. MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
CHAPTER 141.
COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
SUBCHAPTER A. COMPENSATION, EXPENSES, AND PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS
Sec. 141.001. ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS IN TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 141.002. APPOINTED OFFICERS IN TYPE B GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 141.003. GOVERNING BODY IN TYPE C GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 141.004. OFFICERS IN HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 141.005. ELECTED OFFICERS IN POPULOUS MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 141.006. POLICE OFFICERS IN TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 141.007. POLICE RESERVE FORCE
Sec. 141.008. PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 141.009. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 141.010. MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES IN TYPE A AND B GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITIES
SUBCHAPTER B. COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 141.031. BASE SALARY
Sec. 141.032. LONGEVITY PAY
Sec. 141.033. CLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS; SALARY SCHEDULE
Sec. 141.034. PETITION TO INCREASE SALARIES
Sec. 141.035. PENALTY
CHAPTER 142.
ASSISTANCE, BENEFITS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 142.001. GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO HOURS OF LABOR AND VACATION OF MEMBERS OF FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS IN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 142.0013. HOURS OF LABOR AND VACATION OF MEMBERS OF FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 142.0015. HOURS OF LABOR AND VACATION OF MEMBERS OF FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS IN MUNICIPALITY WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 10,000
Sec. 142.0016. USE OF COMPENSATORY TIME BY MEMBERS OF FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS IN MUNICIPALITY WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 10,000
Sec. 142.0017. HOURS OF LABOR AND VACATION OF MEMBERS OF FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS IN MUNICIPALITY WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 1
Sec. 142.002. TWO PLATOON FIRE SYSTEM AND HOURS OF LABOR IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 142.003. HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR POLICE RESERVE FORCE
Sec. 142.004. PAYMENT OF HOSPITALIZATION COSTS FOR PEACE OFFICERS AND FIRE FIGHTERS
Sec. 142.005. LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES DRIVING EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Sec. 142.006. MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR PEACE OFFICERS AND FIRE FIGHTERS
Sec. 142.007. MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES IN MUNICIPALITY OF 1,550,000 OR MORE
Sec. 142.008. SALARY CONTINUATION PAYMENTS; SUBROGATION
Sec. 142.009. PAYMENT FOR APPEARANCES OF FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS IN COURT OR ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 142.010. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 142.011. EDUCATIONAL LEAVE
Sec. 142.012. OVERTIME COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES
Sec. 142.013. BUSINESS LEAVE TIME ACCOUNT FOR POLICE OFFICERS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 142.014. BUSINESS LEAVE TIME ACCOUNT FOR FIREFIGHTERS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
SUBCHAPTER B. LOCAL CONTROL OF POLICE OFFICER EMPLOYMENT MATTERS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 142.051. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 142.052. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 142.053. PETITION FOR RECOGNITION: ELECTION OR ACTION BY GOVERNING BODY
Sec. 142.054. CERTIFICATION ELECTION
Sec. 142.055. ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE OPERATING UNDER THIS SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 142.056. CHANGE OR MODIFICATION OF RECOGNITION
Sec. 142.057. STRIKES PROHIBITED
Sec. 142.058. RECOGNITION OF POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
Sec. 142.059. GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO AGREEMENTS
Sec. 142.060. SELECTION OF BARGAINING AGENT; BARGAINING UNIT
Sec. 142.061. PROTECTED RIGHTS OF POLICE OFFICER
Sec. 142.062. OPEN RECORDS
Sec. 142.063. OPEN DELIBERATIONS
Sec. 142.064. RATIFICATION AND ENFORCEABILITY OF AGREEMENT
Sec. 142.065. ACTION OR ELECTION TO REPEAL AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE UNDER THIS SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 142.066. ELECTION TO REPEAL AGREEMENT
Sec. 142.067. AGREEMENT SUPERSEDES CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
Sec. 142.068. EFFECT ON EXISTING BENEFITS AND RIGHTS
SUBCHAPTER C. LOCAL CONTROL OF FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYMENT
Sec. 142.101. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 142.102. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 142.103. PETITION FOR RECOGNITION: ELECTION OR ACTION BY GOVERNING BODY
Sec. 142.104. CERTIFICATION ELECTION
Sec. 142.105. ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE OPERATING UNDER THIS SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 142.106. CHANGE OR MODIFICATION OF RECOGNITION
Sec. 142.107. STRIKES PROHIBITED
Sec. 142.108. RECOGNITION OF FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
Sec. 142.109. GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO AGREEMENTS
Sec. 142.110. SELECTION OF BARGAINING AGENT; BARGAINING UNIT
Sec. 142.111. PROTECTED RIGHTS OF FIREFIGHTER
Sec. 142.112. OPEN RECORDS
Sec. 142.113. OPEN DELIBERATIONS
Sec. 142.114. RATIFICATION AND ENFORCEABILITY OF AGREEMENT
Sec. 142.115. ACTION OR ELECTION TO REPEAL AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE UNDER THIS SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 142.116. ELECTION TO REPEAL AGREEMENT
Sec. 142.117. AGREEMENT SUPERSEDES CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
Sec. 142.118. PREEMPTION OF OTHER LAW
Sec. 142.119. EFFECT ON EXISTING BENEFITS
SUBCHAPTER D. LOCAL CONTROL OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL EMPLOYMENT MATTERS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 142.151. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 142.152. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 142.153. GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO AGREEMENTS
Sec. 142.154. STRIKES PROHIBITED
Sec. 142.155. RECOGNITION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION
Sec. 142.156. ELECTION
Sec. 142.1565. ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE OPERATING UNDER THIS SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 142.157. SELECTION OF BARGAINING AGENTS
Sec. 142.158. OPEN RECORDS REQUIRED
Sec. 142.159. RATIFICATION AND ENFORCEABILITY OF AGREEMENT
Sec. 142.160. AGREEMENT SUPERSEDES CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
Sec. 142.1605. ACTION OR ELECTION TO REPEAL AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE UNDER THIS SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 142.161. REPEAL OF AGREEMENT BY ELECTORATE
Sec. 142.162. PROTECTED RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEES
Sec. 142.163. BINDING INTEREST ARBITRATION
CHAPTER 143.
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE FOR FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 143.001. PURPOSE
Sec. 143.002. MUNICIPALITIES COVERED BY CHAPTER
Sec. 143.003. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 143.004. ELECTION TO ADOPT OR REPEAL CHAPTER
Sec. 143.005. STATUS OF EMPLOYEES IF CHAPTER ADOPTED
Sec. 143.0051. STATUS OF EMPLOYEES IN CERTAIN FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Sec. 143.0051. STATUS OF EMPLOYEES IN CERTAIN FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Sec. 143.0052. FEE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Sec. 143.006. IMPLEMENTATION: COMMISSION
Sec. 143.007. REMOVAL OF COMMISSION MEMBER
Sec. 143.008. ADOPTION AND PUBLICATION OF RULES
Sec. 143.009. COMMISSION INVESTIGATIONS AND INSPECTIONS
Sec. 143.010. COMMISSION APPEAL PROCEDURE
Sec. 143.011. DECISIONS AND RECORDS
Sec. 143.012. DIRECTOR
Sec. 143.013. APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF DEPARTMENT HEAD
Sec. 143.014. APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF PERSON CLASSIFIED IMMEDIATELY BELOW DEPARTMENT HEAD
Sec. 143.015. APPEAL OF COMMISSION DECISION TO DISTRICT COURT
Sec. 143.016. PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF CHAPTER
SUBCHAPTER B. CLASSIFICATION AND APPOINTMENT
Sec. 143.021. CLASSIFICATION; EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT
Sec. 143.022. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMINATIONS
Sec. 143.023. ELIGIBILITY FOR BEGINNING POSITION
Sec. 143.024. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION NOTICE
Sec. 143.025. ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS
Sec. 143.0251. REAPPOINTMENT AFTER RESIGNATION
Sec. 143.026. PROCEDURE FOR FILLING BEGINNING POSITIONS
Sec. 143.027. PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Sec. 143.028. ELIGIBILITY FOR PROMOTION
Sec. 143.029. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION NOTICE
Sec. 143.030. ELIGIBILITY FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION
Sec. 143.031. ELIGIBILITY FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION
Sec. 143.032. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Sec. 143.033. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION GRADES
Sec. 143.034. REVIEW AND APPEAL OF PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION
Sec. 143.035. ALTERNATE PROMOTIONAL SYSTEM IN POLICE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 143.036. PROCEDURE FOR MAKING PROMOTIONAL APPOINTMENTS
Sec. 143.037. RECORD OF CERTIFICATION AND APPOINTMENT
Sec. 143.038. TEMPORARY DUTIES IN HIGHER CLASSIFICATION
SUBCHAPTER C. COMPENSATION
Sec. 143.041. SALARY
Sec. 143.042. ASSIGNMENT PAY
Sec. 143.043. FIELD TRAINING OFFICER ASSIGNMENT PAY
Sec.
Sec. 143.045. ACCUMULATION AND PAYMENT OF SICK LEAVE
Sec. 143.046. VACATIONS
Sec. 143.047. SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL PAY
SUBCHAPTER D. DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
Sec. 143.051. CAUSE FOR REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION
Sec. 143.052. DISCIPLINARY SUSPENSIONS
Sec. 143.053. APPEAL OF DISCIPLINARY SUSPENSION
Sec. 143.054. DEMOTIONS
Sec. 143.055. UNCOMPENSATED DUTY OF POLICE OFFICERS
Sec. 143.056. PROCEDURES AFTER FELONY INDICTMENT OR MISDEMEANOR COMPLAINT
Sec. 143.057. HEARING EXAMINERS
SUBCHAPTER E. LEAVES
Sec. 143.071. LEAVES OF ABSENCE; RESTRICTION PROHIBITED
Sec. 143.072. MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Sec. 143.073. LINE OF DUTY ILLNESS OR INJURY LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Sec. 143.074. REAPPOINTMENT AFTER RECOVERY FROM DISABILITY
Sec. 143.075. MILITARY LEAVE TIME ACCOUNTS
SUBCHAPTER F. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 143.081. DETERMINATION OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FITNESS
Sec. 143.082. EFFICIENCY REPORTS
Sec. 143.083. EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY FIRE FIGHTERS
Sec. 143.084. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS AND PENSION BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN FIRE FIGHTERS
Sec. 143.085. FORCE REDUCTION AND REINSTATEMENT LIST
Sec. 143.086. POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
Sec. 143.087. STRIKE PROHIBITION
Sec. 143.088. UNLAWFUL RESIGNATION OR RETIREMENT
Sec. 143.089. PERSONNEL FILE
Sec. 143.090. RELEASE OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF POLICE OFFICERS
Sec. 143.091. ELIGIBILITY FOR CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT BOARD
SUBCHAPTER G. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO MUNICIPALITY WITH POPULATION OF 1.5 MILLION OR MORE AND CERTAIN OTHER MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 143.101. SUBCHAPTER APPLICABLE PRIMARILY TO MUNICIPALITY WITH POPULATION OF 1
Sec. 143.1014. NOTICE REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN MEETINGS OR HEARINGS
Sec. 143.1015. COMMISSION APPEAL PROCEDURE; SUBPOENA REQUEST
Sec. 143.1016. HEARING EXAMINERS
Sec. 143.1017. PROCEDURES AFTER FELONY INDICTMENT OR OTHER CRIME OF MORAL TURPITUDE
Sec. 143.1018. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Sec. 143.102. APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT CHIEF
Sec. 143.103. SPECIALIZED POLICE DIVISIONS
Sec. 143.104. EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Sec. 143.1041. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION FOR BEGINNING PEACE OFFICER POSITION IN POLICE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 143.105. ELIGIBILITY FOR BEGINNING POSITION IN POLICE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 143.1051. ELIGIBILITY FOR BEGINNING POSITION IN FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 143.1055. APPLICANT FOR BEGINNING POSITION IN POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Sec. 143.106. ELIGIBILITY FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION
Sec. 143.107. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION NOTICE
Sec. 143.108. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION GRADES; PROMOTIONAL APPOINTMENTS
Sec. 143.109. CROSSOVER PROMOTIONS IN POLICE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 143.1095. TRANSFERS IN POSITION IN SAME CLASSIFICATION IN FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 143.110. SALARY
Sec. 143.111. TEMPORARY DUTIES IN HIGHER CLASSIFICATION
Sec. 143.1115. DETERMINATION OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FITNESS
Sec. 143.112. EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PAY
Sec. 143.113. ASSIGNMENT PAY
Sec. 143.114. ASSIGNMENT PAY IN MUNICIPALITY WITH POPULATION OF 1
Sec. 143.115. PAYMENT OF ACCUMULATED VACATION LEAVE IN POPULOUS MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 143.1155. ACCUMULATED VACATION AND HOLIDAY LEAVE
Sec. 143.116. PAYMENT OF SICK LEAVE ON TERMINATION OF SERVICE
Sec. 143.117. DISCIPLINARY SUSPENSIONS
Sec. 143.118. APPEAL OF DISCIPLINARY SUSPENSION
Sec. 143.119. INDEFINITE SUSPENSIONS
Sec. 143.120. APPEAL OF INDEFINITE SUSPENSION
Sec. 143.121. APPEAL TO DISTRICT COURT
Sec. 143.1214. RECORDS RELATED TO DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS OR CHARGES OF MISCONDUCT
Sec. 143.1215. REINSTATEMENT
Sec. 143.1216. CERTAIN NONDISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
Sec. 143.122. UNCOMPENSATED DUTY
Sec. 143.123. INVESTIGATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS
Sec. 143.124. POLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONS
Sec. 143.125. POLICE DEPARTMENT PROBATIONARY PERIOD AFTER REAPPOINTMENT IN POPULOUS MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 143.1251. REAPPOINTMENT AFTER RESIGNATION
Sec. 143.126. LEGISLATIVE LEAVE
Sec. 143.1261. LEGISLATIVE LEAVE ACCOUNT
Sec. 143.127. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Sec. 143.128. STEP I GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Sec. 143.129. STEP II GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Sec. 143.130. STEP III GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Sec. 143.131. STEP IV GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Sec. 143.132. GRIEVANCE EXAMINER
Sec. 143.133. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR STEPS I AND II
Sec. 143.134. MISCELLANEOUS GRIEVANCE PROVISIONS
Sec. 143.135. MEDIATION
SUBCHAPTER H. LOCAL CONTROL OF FIRE FIGHTER EMPLOYMENT MATTERS IN MUNICIPALITIES WITH POPULATION OF 1.5 MILLION OR MORE
Sec. 143.201. POPULATION
Sec. 143.202. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 143.203. GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO AGREEMENTS, RECOGNITION, AND STRIKES
Sec. 143.204. RECOGNITION OF FIRE FIGHTER ASSOCIATION
Sec. 143.205. OPEN RECORDS REQUIRED
Sec. 143.206. ENFORCEABILITY OF AGREEMENT
Sec. 143.207. AGREEMENT SUPERSEDES CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
Sec. 143.208. REPEAL OF AGREEMENT BY ELECTORATE
Sec. 143.209. PROTECTED RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEES
SUBCHAPTER I. FIRE FIGHTER AND POLICE OFFICER EMPLOYMENT MATTERS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 143.301. MUNICIPALITIES COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 143.3015. LIMITATION ON MUNICIPALITIES COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER: VOTER APPROVAL
Sec. 143.302. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 143.303. GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO AGREEMENTS, RECOGNITION, AND STRIKES
Sec. 143.304. RECOGNITION OF FIRE FIGHTERS OR POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
Sec. 143.305. OPEN RECORDS REQUIRED
Sec. 143.306. ENFORCEABILITY OF AGREEMENT
Sec. 143.307. AGREEMENT SUPERSEDES CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
Sec. 143.308. REPEAL OF AGREEMENT BY ELECTORATE
Sec. 143.309. PROTECTED RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEES
Sec. 143.310. BINDING INTEREST ARBITRATION
Sec. 143.311. APPOINTMENTS TO CLASSIFICATION IMMEDIATELY BELOW DEPARTMENT HEAD
Sec. 143.312. INVESTIGATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS
Sec. 143.313. POLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONS
SUBCHAPTER J. LOCAL CONTROL OF POLICE OFFICER EMPLOYMENT MATTERS IN MUNICIPALITIES WITH POPULATION OF 1.5 MILLION OR MORE
Sec. 143.351. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 143.352. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 143.353. GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO AGREEMENTS, RECOGNITION, AND STRIKES
Sec. 143.354. RECOGNITION OF POLICE EMPLOYEE GROUP
Sec. 143.358. OPEN RECORDS REQUIRED
Sec. 143.359. ENFORCEABILITY OF AGREEMENT
Sec. 143.360. ELECTION TO RATIFY AGREEMENT
Sec. 143.361. AGREEMENT SUPERSEDES CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
Sec. 143.362. REPEAL OF AGREEMENT BY ELECTORATE
Sec. 143.363. PROTECTED RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEES
SUBCHAPTER K. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 143.401. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 143.402. ELECTION TO ADOPT OR REPEAL SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 143.403. STATUS OF EMPLOYEES IF SUBCHAPTER ADOPTED
CHAPTER 144.
ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER OF COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Sec. 144.001. TRANSFER SYSTEM AUTHORIZED
Sec. 144.002. PAYEE REQUEST
Sec. 144.003. ADMINISTRATION OF SYSTEM
Sec. 144.004. TRANSFER TO MULTIPLE PAYEES
Sec. 144.005. NO ADDITIONAL RIGHTS CREATED
CHAPTER 145.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE BY AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICERS
Sec. 145.001. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
Sec. 145.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 145.003. FINANCIAL STATEMENT REQUIRED
Sec. 145.004. FILING DATES; TIMELINESS OF FILING
Sec. 145.005. FORM OF STATEMENT
Sec. 145.006. DUPLICATE OR SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENTS
Sec. 145.007. PUBLIC ACCESS TO STATEMENTS
Sec. 145.008. NOTIFICATION TO PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Sec. 145.009. CRIMINAL PENALTY
Sec. 145.010. CIVIL PENALTY
CHAPTER 146.
LOCAL CONTROL OF MUNICIPAL EMPLOYMENT MATTERS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 146.001. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 146.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 146.003. GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO AGREEMENTS AND RECOGNITION
Sec. 146.004. PETITION FOR RECOGNITION: ELECTION OR ACTION BY GOVERNING BODY
Sec. 146.005. CERTIFICATION ELECTION
Sec. 146.006. ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE OPERATING UNDER THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 146.007. CHANGE OR MODIFICATION OF RECOGNITION
Sec. 146.008. STRIKES PROHIBITED
Sec. 146.009. RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION
Sec. 146.010. SELECTION OF BARGAINING AGENT; BARGAINING UNIT
Sec. 146.011. PROTECTED RIGHTS OF EMPLOYEES
Sec. 146.012. OPEN RECORDS
Sec. 146.013. OPEN DELIBERATIONS
Sec. 146.014. RATIFICATION AND ENFORCEABILITY OF AGREEMENT
Sec. 146.015. ACTION OR ELECTION TO REPEAL AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE UNDER THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 146.016. ELECTION TO REPEAL AGREEMENT
Sec. 146.017. AGREEMENT SUPERSEDES CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 147.
LOCAL CONTROL OF FIREFIGHTER AND POLICE OFFICEREMPLOYMENT MATTERS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES WITH POPULATIONOF ONE MILLION OR MORE
Sec. 147.001. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 147.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 147.003. MEET AND CONFER TEAM; NEGOTIATIONS
Sec. 147.0031. PETITION FOR RECOGNITION: ELECTION OR ACTION BY GOVERNING BODY
Sec. 147.0032. CERTIFICATION ELECTION
Sec. 147.0033. ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE OPERATING UNDER THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 147.0034. WITHDRAWAL OF RECOGNITION
Sec. 147.0035. RECOGNITION OF MEET AND CONFER TEAM
Sec. 147.004. GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO AGREEMENTS, RECOGNITION, AND STRIKES
Sec. 147.005. PAYROLL DUES DEDUCTIONS
Sec. 147.006. RECORDS AND MEETINGS
Sec. 147.007. ENFORCEABILITY OF AGREEMENT
Sec. 147.008. ELECTION TO RATIFY AGREEMENT
Sec. 147.009. ACTION OR ELECTION TO REPEAL AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE UNDER THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 147.010. ELECTION TO REPEAL AGREEMENT
Sec. 147.011. EFFECT ON EXISTING BENEFITS AND RIGHTS
CHAPTER 150.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AFFECTING MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
SUBCHAPTER A. INVOLVEMENT OF FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS IN POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
Sec. 150.001. APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER TO CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES WITH POPULATION OF 10,000 OR MORE
Sec. 150.002. POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
Sec. 150.003. RESTRICTION PROHIBITED
SUBCHAPTER B. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 150.021. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
SUBCHAPTER C. EMPLOYEES AS CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE
Sec. 150.041. PROHIBITED MUNICIPAL ACTIONS
SUBTITLE B. COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
CHAPTER 151.
COUNTY EMPLOYMENT AUTHORITY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL EMPLOYMENT AUTHORITY
Sec. 151.001. OFFICER APPLIES TO COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR AUTHORITY TO APPOINT EMPLOYEES
Sec. 151.002. COMMISSIONERS COURT ADOPTS ORDER AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF EMPLOYEES
Sec. 151.003. OFFICERS MAKE APPOINTMENTS
Sec. 151.004. COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY NOT INFLUENCE APPOINTMENT
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 151.901. EMPLOYMENT OF SECRETARIAL PERSONNEL
Sec. 151.903. PERSONNEL AND PAYROLL RECORDS IN COUNTY WITH POPULATION OF 500,000 OR MORE
CHAPTER 152.
AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION, EXPENSES, AND ALLOWANCES OF COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 152.001. FUNDS FROM WHICH AMOUNTS ARE PAID
Sec. 152.002. SALARY DONATION TO COUNTY
SUBCHAPTER B. AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION, EXPENSES, AND ALLOWANCES GENERALLY APPLICABLE
Sec. 152.011. AMOUNT SET BY COMMISSIONERS COURT
Sec. 152.012. MINIMUM AMOUNT OF SALARY
Sec. 152.013. PROCEDURE FOR SETTING AMOUNTS FOR ELECTED OFFICERS
Sec. 152.014. SALARY GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE
Sec. 152.015. SELECTION AND TERM OF PUBLIC MEMBERS ON GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE
Sec. 152.016. FUNCTIONS OF GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE IN RELATION TO ELECTED OFFICERS
Sec. 152.0165. EXHAUSTION OF REMEDIES BEFORE FILING SUIT REGARDING GRIEVANCE
Sec. 152.017. EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 152.018. FORMER PROCEDURES NOT AFFECTED
SUBCHAPTER C. AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES OF COUNTY AUDITOR AND ASSISTANTS
Sec. 152.031. COUNTY AUDITOR'S SALARY
Sec. 152.032. LIMITATIONS ON COUNTY AUDITOR'S COMPENSATION AND ALLOWANCES
Sec. 152.034. SALARIES OF ASSISTANTS TO COUNTY AUDITOR
Sec. 152.035. REIMBURSEMENT FOR MILEAGE EXPENSES
SUBCHAPTER D. WITHHOLDING COMPENSATION OF OFFICER WHO ELECTS NOT TO BE PAID
Sec. 152.051. DEFINITION
Sec. 152.052. DECISION TO REDUCE COMPENSATION OR NOT TO BE PAID
Sec. 152.053. RECORD OF NONPAYMENT
Sec. 152.054. RECOVERY OF PAYROLL TAXES
SUBCHAPTER E. SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLYING TO SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT
Sec. 152.071. CLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS; SALARY SCHEDULE
Sec. 152.072. PETITION TO INCREASE SALARIES
Sec. 152.073. PENALTY
Sec. 152.074. LONGEVITY PAY FOR COMMISSIONED DEPUTIES AND COUNTY JAILERS
Sec. 152.075. COMPENSATION FOR RESERVE DEPUTY SHERIFFS
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 152.901. TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR CERTAIN COUNTY AGENTS AND BOARD MEMBERS
Sec. 152.902. COMPENSATION FOR RESERVE DEPUTY CONSTABLES
Sec. 152.903. COMPENSATION FOR INTERPRETERS EMPLOYED BY DISTRICT COURTS
Sec. 152.904. COMPENSATION OF COUNTY JUDGE IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 152.905. PROCEDURES FOR SETTING COMPENSATION BY DISTRICT JUDGES
Sec. 152.906. LONGEVITY PAY FOR DEPUTY CONSTABLES
Sec. 152.907. CONTINUING EDUCATION EXPENSES FOR COUNTY AND PRECINCT OFFICERS
Sec. 152.908. COMPENSATION PARITY FOR POLICE OFFICERS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
CHAPTER 153.
COMPENSATION OF COUNTY OFFICERS ON FEE BASIS
Sec. 153.001. COUNTY TREASURER'S COMMISSION FOR RECEIVING OR PAYING OUT MONEY
Sec. 153.002. FEE FOR KEEPING LEDGER AND MAKING STATEMENTS
Sec. 153.003. MONTHLY STATEMENT OF EXPENSES OF OFFICERS
CHAPTER 154.
COMPENSATION OF DISTRICT, COUNTY, AND PRECINCT OFFICERS ON SALARY BASIS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 154.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 154.002. SALARY PAID IN LIEU OF FEES AND COMMISSIONS
Sec. 154.003. COLLECTION AND DISPOSITION OF FEES AND COMMISSIONS OF SALARIED OFFICER
Sec. 154.004. STATE AND COUNTY PROHIBITED FROM PAYING FEES OR COMMISSIONS TO SALARIED OFFICER
Sec. 154.005. FEES AND COMMISSIONS CERTAIN SALARIED OFFICERS MAY RECEIVE IN ADDITION TO SALARY
Sec. 154.006. INSUFFICIENT SALARY FUND SUPPLEMENTED BY TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND
Sec. 154.007. USE OF GENERAL FUND INSTEAD OF SALARY FUND
Sec. 154.008. LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION FOR OFFICERS COMPENSATED ON SALARY BASIS
Sec. 154.009. EFFECT OF FAILURE TO COLLECT FEE OR COMMISSION
Sec. 154.010. AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Sec. 154.011. COLLECTIONS BY COUNTY TREASURER OR COUNTY AUDITOR
SUBCHAPTER B. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE IN COUNTY WITH POPULATION OF 190,000 OR LESS
Sec. 154.021. COUNTIES COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 154.022. OPTION TO PAY COMPENSATION ON FEE BASIS OR SALARY BASIS IN COUNTY WITH POPULATION OF LESS THAN 20,000
Sec. 154.023. SALARY FUND
Sec. 154.0235. PROCEDURES REGARDING PAYMENT OF OFFICE EXPENSES AND EMPLOYEE SALARIES
Sec. 154.024. MONTHLY REPORT OF EXPENSES OF OFFICERS
Sec. 154.025. DISBURSEMENTS TO PERSONS WITH OUTSTANDING DEBT PROHIBITED
Sec. 154.026. TRANSFER OF SALARY FUND SURPLUS TO GENERAL FUND
SUBCHAPTER C. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE IN COUNTY WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 190,000
Sec. 154.041. COUNTIES COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 154.042. SALARY FUND
Sec. 154.043. PROCEDURES REGARDING PAYMENT OF EMPLOYEE SALARIES
Sec. 154.044. MONTHLY REPORT OF FEES, COMMISSIONS, AND EXPENSES OF OFFICERS
Sec. 154.045. DISBURSEMENTS TO PERSON WITH OUTSTANDING DEBT PROHIBITED
Sec. 154.046. TRANSFER OF SALARY FUND SURPLUS TO GENERAL FUND
CHAPTER 155.
DEDUCTIONS FROM COMPENSATION OF COUNTY EMPLOYEES
SUBCHAPTER A. AUTHORIZED DEDUCTIONS FOR COUNTIES
Sec. 155.001. DEDUCTIONS AUTHORIZED IN COUNTIES; PURPOSES
Sec. 155.002. EMPLOYEE'S REQUEST
Sec. 155.003. PAYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
Sec. 155.004. OTHER STATUTE NOT AFFECTED
SUBCHAPTER B. CERTAIN DEDUCTIONS MADE BY COUNTY TREASURER OR OTHER OFFICER
Sec. 155.021. DEDUCTIONS ENUMERATED
SUBCHAPTER C. CAFETERIA PLAN SALARY REDUCTIONS
Sec. 155.041. DEFINITION
Sec. 155.042. BENEFIT PROGRAM
Sec. 155.043. SALARY REDUCTION AGREEMENTS
Sec. 155.044. RULES
SUBCHAPTER D. INSURANCE DEDUCTIONS IN COUNTIES
Sec. 155.061. DEDUCTIONS AUTHORIZED
Sec. 155.062. REQUEST FOR DEDUCTION
Sec. 155.063. ADMINISTRATION OF DEDUCTIONS
CHAPTER 156.
ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER OF COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Sec. 156.001. TRANSFER SYSTEM AUTHORIZED
Sec. 156.003. ADMINISTRATION OF SYSTEM
Sec. 156.004. TRANSFER TO MULTIPLE PAYEES
Sec. 156.005. NO ADDITIONAL RIGHTS CREATED
CHAPTER 157.
ASSISTANCE, BENEFITS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
SUBCHAPTER A. MEDICAL CARE, HOSPITALIZATION, AND INSURANCE
Sec. 157.001. HOSPITALIZATION INSURANCE
Sec. 157.002. MEDICAL CARE, HOSPITALIZATION, AND INSURANCE IN COUNTIES
Sec. 157.003. HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND
Sec. 157.004. DISABILITY COMPENSATION IN COUNTIES OF 290,000 TO 500,000
Sec. 157.005. SUBROGATION
Sec. 157.006. PAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE
Sec. 157.007. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 157.008. INSURANCE POOL OR INSURANCE COMPANY NOT CREATED
SUBCHAPTER B. HOURS OF WORK
Sec. 157.021. HOURS OF WORK OF COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Sec. 157.022. HOURS OF WORK OF PEACE OFFICERS IN COUNTIES OF MORE THAN ONE MILLION
SUBCHAPTER C. LIABILITY INSURANCE
Sec. 157.041. GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
Sec. 157.042. MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR PEACE OFFICERS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 157.043. GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR COUNTY OFFICIALS
SUBCHAPTER D. CHILD CARE SERVICES
Sec. 157.061. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 157.062. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH PROGRAM
Sec. 157.063. ELIGIBLE CHILDREN
Sec. 157.064. SPACE FOR PROGRAM
Sec. 157.065. SCOPE OF PROGRAM
Sec. 157.066. STAFF
Sec. 157.067. FEES
SUBCHAPTER E. POOLING OF SICK LEAVE BY COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Sec. 157.071. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 157.072. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH PROGRAM FOR SICK LEAVE POOL
Sec. 157.073. ADMINISTRATION OF SICK LEAVE POOL PROGRAM
Sec. 157.074. EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION TO SICK LEAVE POOL
Sec. 157.075. EMPLOYEE WITHDRAWAL FROM SICK LEAVE POOL
SUBCHAPTER E-1. COUNTY EMPLOYEE FAMILY LEAVE POOL PROGRAM
Sec. 157.081. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 157.082. ESTABLISHMENT OF COUNTY EMPLOYEE FAMILY LEAVE POOL PROGRAM
Sec. 157.083. CONTRIBUTION TO FAMILY LEAVE POOL
Sec. 157.084. USE OF TIME IN POOL
Sec. 157.085. WITHDRAWAL OF TIME FROM POOL
Sec. 157.086. LIMITATION ON WITHDRAWALS
Sec. 157.087. EQUAL TREATMENT
Sec. 157.088. NO ENTITLEMENT TO ESTATE
SUBCHAPTER F. GROUP HEALTH AND RELATED BENEFITS
Sec. 157.101. GROUP HEALTH AND RELATED BENEFITS
Sec. 157.102. GROUP HEALTH AND RELATED BENEFITS FUND
Sec. 157.103. SUBROGATION
Sec. 157.104. PAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN HEALTH COVERAGE
Sec. 157.105. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 157.106. INSURANCE POOL OR INSURANCE COMPANY NOT CREATED
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 157.901. LEGAL DEFENSE OF EMPLOYEES
Sec. 157.9015. REPRESENTATION PERMITTED WITHOUT CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Sec. 157.902. PERSONNEL RULES APPLYING TO JUVENILE AND PROBATION OFFICERS, COURT REPORTERS, AND COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE IN COUNTIES OF 500,000 OR MORE
Sec. 157.903. AUTHORITY TO INDEMNIFY ELECTED AND APPOINTED COUNTY OFFICERS
Sec. 157.9031. AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE REIMBURSEMENT FOR CERTAIN COVERAGE
Sec. 157.904. PERSONNEL RECORDS OF CERTAIN SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTS
Sec. 157.906. PAYMENT FOR APPEARANCES OF PEACE OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY COUNTY IN COURT OR ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS
CHAPTER 158.
COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE
SUBCHAPTER A. COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM
Sec. 158.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 158.002. ELIGIBLE COUNTIES
Sec. 158.0025. CREATION OF SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM IN CERTAIN COUNTIES NOT COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER B
Sec. 158.003. CREATION BY ORDER
Sec. 158.004. CREATION BY ELECTION
Sec. 158.005. BALLOTS AND VOTING AT ELECTION TO CREATE SYSTEM
Sec. 158.006. RESULT OF ELECTION TO CREATE SYSTEM
Sec. 158.0065. PETITION TO CREATE BY ORDER OR ELECTION
Sec. 158.007. EXPANDED COVERAGE OR DISSOLUTION OF SYSTEM IN POPULOUS COUNTIES
Sec. 158.008. APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION
Sec. 158.009. POWERS OF THE COMMISSION
Sec. 158.0095. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE SUBPOENAS AND ADMINISTER OATHS
Sec. 158.010. EMPLOYMENT BY DEPARTMENTS
Sec. 158.011. COMPENSATION AND STAFF
Sec. 158.012. APPEALS
Sec. 158.0121. REVIEW UNDER SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE RULE
Sec. 158.0122. PROCEDURES FOR REVIEW UNDER SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE RULE
Sec. 158.0123. COST OF PREPARING COMMISSION RECORD
Sec. 158.013. EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 158.014. DISSOLUTION OF SYSTEM
Sec. 158.015. LIMITATION ON ELECTIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 158.031. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 158.032. ELIGIBLE DEPARTMENTS
Sec. 158.033. PETITION AND ELECTION
Sec. 158.034. APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION
Sec. 158.035. POWERS OF COMMISSION
Sec. 158.0351. PROCEDURES AFTER FELONY INDICTMENT OR MISDEMEANOR COMPLAINT
Sec. 158.0355. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE SUBPOENAS AND ADMINISTER OATHS
Sec. 158.036. COMPENSATION AND STAFF
Sec. 158.037. APPEALS
Sec. 158.0371. REVIEW UNDER SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE RULE
Sec. 158.038. EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 158.039. DISSOLUTION OF SYSTEM
Sec. 158.040. EXCLUSIVITY
Sec. 158.041. ILLNESS OR INJURY LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Sec. 158.042. REAPPOINTMENT AFTER RECOVERY FROM DISABILITY
CHAPTER 159.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE BY COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
SUBCHAPTER A. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE BY CERTAIN COUNTY OFFICERS
Sec. 159.001. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 159.002. DEFINITION
Sec. 159.003. FINANCIAL STATEMENT REQUIRED
Sec. 159.004. FILING DATES; TIMELINESS OF FILING
Sec. 159.005. PREPARATION OF FORMS
Sec. 159.006. DUPLICATE STATEMENTS
Sec. 159.007. PUBLIC ACCESS TO STATEMENTS
Sec. 159.0071. NOTIFICATION TO PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Sec. 159.008. CRIMINAL PENALTY
Sec. 159.009. VENUE
Sec. 159.010. CIVIL PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER B. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE BY OTHER COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Sec. 159.031. COUNTY COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 159.032. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 159.033. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORTING SYSTEM
Sec. 159.034. FILING REQUIREMENT
Sec. 159.0341. TIMELINESS OF FILING
Sec. 159.035. CIVIL PENALTY
Sec. 159.036. CRIMINAL PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER C. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE BY COUNTY JUDICIAL OFFICERS
Sec. 159.051. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 159.052. FILING REQUIREMENT
Sec. 159.053. FILING DATES; TIMELINESS OF FILING
Sec. 159.054. PREPARATION OF FORMS
Sec. 159.055. PUBLIC ACCESS TO STATEMENTS AND RELATED RECORDS
Sec. 159.056. FAILURE TO FILE; CRIMINAL PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER D. PROTECTION FOR JUDICIAL OFFICERS
Sec. 159.071. OMISSION OF ADDRESS
CHAPTER 160.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Sec. 160.001. POLICY
Sec. 160.002. COUNTIES AND EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
Sec. 160.003. DEFINITION
Sec. 160.004. PROCEDURE IN GENERAL
Sec. 160.005. STANDARDIZED GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
Sec. 160.006. NO RETALIATION OR REPRISAL
Sec. 160.007. PROSPECTIVE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER AND AMENDED ORDER
CHAPTER 161.
COUNTY ETHICS COMMISSION IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 161.001. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
Sec. 161.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 161.003. CONFLICT WITH CIVIL SERVICE AGREEMENT
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION OF COMMISSION; APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
Sec. 161.051. CREATION OF COMMISSION BY ORDER
Sec. 161.052. CREATION OF COMMISSION BY ELECTION
Sec. 161.053. BALLOT
Sec. 161.054. RESULT OF ELECTION
Sec. 161.055. APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION
Sec. 161.056. ELIGIBILITY
Sec. 161.057. TERMS
Sec. 161.058. VACANCIES
Sec. 161.059. MEETINGS
Sec. 161.0591. CHAIR
Sec. 161.060. REMOVAL OF COMMISSION MEMBER
Sec. 161.061. LEGAL REPRESENTATION
SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS
Sec. 161.101. GENERAL POWERS
Sec. 161.102. ADVISORY OPINIONS
Sec. 161.103. PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION
Sec. 161.104. COMMISSION MEMBER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Sec. 161.105. EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR PERSONS COVERED BY ETHICS CODE
Sec. 161.106. CERTAIN DISCUSSIONS OF PENDING COMPLAINTS PROHIBITED
Sec. 161.107. DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN CONTRACTS
SUBCHAPTER D. COMPLAINT PROCEDURES AND HEARINGS
Sec. 161.151. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 161.152. COMPLAINT PROCEDURES AND HEARINGS
Sec. 161.153. HEARINGS AND SETTLEMENT
Sec. 161.154. CATEGORIZATION OF VIOLATIONS
Sec. 161.155. FILING OF COMPLAINT; CONTENTS
Sec. 161.1551. STANDING PRELIMINARY REVIEW COMMITTEE
Sec. 161.156. PROCESSING OF COMPLAINT
Sec. 161.157. RETALIATION AGAINST COUNTY EMPLOYEE REPORTING VIOLATION OF ETHICS CODE PROHIBITED
Sec. 161.158. PRELIMINARY REVIEW: INITIATION
Sec. 161.159. PRELIMINARY REVIEW: RESPONSE BY RESPONDENT
Sec. 161.160. PRELIMINARY REVIEW: WRITTEN QUESTIONS
Sec. 161.161. PRELIMINARY REVIEW AND PRELIMINARY REVIEW PROCEDURES
Sec. 161.162. PRELIMINARY REVIEW HEARING: PROCEDURE
Sec. 161.163. PRELIMINARY REVIEW HEARING: RESOLUTION
Sec. 161.164. FORMAL HEARING: STANDARD OF EVIDENCE
Sec. 161.165. FORMAL HEARING: SUBPOENAS AND WITNESSES
Sec. 161.166. FORMAL HEARING: PROCEDURE
Sec. 161.167. FORMAL HEARING: RESOLUTION
Sec. 161.168. STATUS OF COMPLAINT
Sec. 161.169. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE
Sec. 161.170. SUBPOENA
Sec. 161.171. STATUS OF COMPLAINANT
Sec. 161.172. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER ACTS
Sec. 161.173. CONFIDENTIALITY; OFFENSE
Sec. 161.174. AVAILABILITY OF COMMISSION ORDERS ON INTERNET
SUBCHAPTER E. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 161.201. ORDER
Sec. 161.202. CIVIL PENALTY FOR DELAY OR VIOLATION
Sec. 161.203. WAIVER OR REDUCTION OF PENALTY
Sec. 161.204. NOTIFICATION OF REGULATORY OR SUPERVISORY ENTITY
Sec. 161.205. CIVIL PENALTY FOR FRIVOLOUS OR BAD-FAITH COMPLAINT
Sec. 161.206. FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR ASSESSMENT OF SANCTION
Sec. 161.207. APPEALS
Sec. 161.208. DELIVERY OF RECORD TO REVIEWING COURT
Sec. 161.209. COST OF PREPARING COMMISSION RECORD
Sec. 161.210. COLLECTIONS
SUBCHAPTER F. DISSOLUTION OF COMMISSION
Sec. 161.301. PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF COMMISSION
Sec. 161.302. DISSOLUTION ELECTION
Sec. 161.303. DISSOLUTION OF COMMISSION
Sec. 161.304. SAVING PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 170.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AFFECTING COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Sec. 170.001. REGULATION OF CERTAIN USE OF PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES
Sec. 170.002. CODE OF ETHICS FOR CERTAIN COMMISSIONERS COURTS
SUBTITLE C. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 171.
REGULATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OF OFFICERS OF MUNICIPALITIES, COUNTIES, AND CERTAIN OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Sec. 171.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 171.002. SUBSTANTIAL INTEREST IN BUSINESS ENTITY
Sec. 171.0025. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER TO MEMBER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Sec. 171.003. PROHIBITED ACTS; PENALTY
Sec. 171.004. AFFIDAVIT AND ABSTENTION FROM VOTING REQUIRED
Sec. 171.005. VOTING ON BUDGET
Sec. 171.006. EFFECT OF VIOLATION OF CHAPTER
Sec. 171.007. COMMON LAW PREEMPTED; CUMULATIVE OF MUNICIPAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 171.009. SERVICE ON BOARD OF CORPORATION FOR NO COMPENSATION
Sec. 171.010. PRACTICE OF LAW
CHAPTER 172.
TEXAS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS UNIFORM GROUP BENEFITS PROGRAM
Sec. 172.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 172.002. PURPOSE
Sec. 172.003. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 172.004. BENEFITS CONTRACT
Sec. 172.005. RISK POOL
Sec. 172.006. SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION OF POOL
Sec. 172.007. TRUSTEE TRAINING
Sec. 172.008. EXCESS LOSS COVERAGE AND REINSURANCE
Sec. 172.009. INVESTMENTS
Sec. 172.010. AUDITS
Sec. 172.011. INSOLVENCY
Sec. 172.012. LIMITATION OF RISK POOLS
Sec. 172.013. PAYMENT OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND PREMIUMS
Sec. 172.014. APPLICATION OF CERTAIN LAWS
Sec. 172.016. STATUS OF AFFILIATED SERVICE CONTRACTORS
CHAPTER 173.
TEMPORARY SALARY PAYMENTS FOR MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY EMPLOYEES CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY
Sec. 173.001. EMPLOYEES SUBJECT TO CHAPTER
Sec. 173.002. SALARY CONTINUATION
Sec. 173.003. MANNER OF PAYMENT
Sec. 173.004. RULES
Sec. 173.005. OTHER BENEFITS UNAFFECTED
CHAPTER 174.
FIRE AND POLICE EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 174.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 174.002. POLICY
Sec. 174.003. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 174.004. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 174.005. PREEMPTION OF OTHER LAW
Sec. 174.006. EFFECT ON CIVIL SERVICE PROVISIONS
Sec. 174.007. EFFECT ON EXISTING BENEFITS
Sec. 174.008. WAIVER OF IMMUNITY
SUBCHAPTER B. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AND RIGHT TO ORGANIZE
Sec. 174.021. PREVAILING WAGE AND WORKING CONDITIONS REQUIRED
Sec. 174.022. CERTAIN PUBLIC EMPLOYERS CONSIDERED TO BE IN COMPLIANCE
Sec. 174.023. RIGHT TO ORGANIZE AND BARGAIN COLLECTIVELY
SUBCHAPTER C. ADOPTION AND REPEAL OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PROVISIONS
Sec. 174.051. ADOPTION ELECTION
Sec. 174.052. EFFECT OF SUCCESSFUL ADOPTION ELECTION
Sec. 174.053. REPEAL ELECTION
Sec. 174.054. EFFECT OF SUCCESSFUL REPEAL ELECTION
Sec. 174.055. FREQUENCY OF ELECTIONS
SUBCHAPTER D. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Sec. 174.101. RECOGNITION OF BARGAINING AGENT FOR FIRE FIGHTERS
Sec. 174.102. RECOGNITION OF BARGAINING AGENT FOR POLICE OFFICERS
Sec. 174.103. SINGLE BARGAINING AGENT FOR FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS
Sec. 174.104. QUESTION REGARDING REPRESENTATION
Sec. 174.105. DUTY TO BARGAIN COLLECTIVELY IN GOOD FAITH
Sec. 174.106. DESIGNATION OF NEGOTIATOR
Sec. 174.107. NOTICE TO PUBLIC EMPLOYER REGARDING CERTAIN ISSUES
Sec. 174.108. OPEN DELIBERATIONS
Sec. 174.109. EFFECT OF AGREEMENT
SUBCHAPTER E. MEDIATION; IMPASSE RESOLUTION
Sec. 174.151. MEDIATION
Sec. 174.152. IMPASSE
Sec. 174.153. REQUEST FOR ARBITRATION; AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE
Sec. 174.1535. MANDATORY ARBITRATION
Sec. 174.154. ARBITRATION BOARD
Sec. 174.155. ARBITRATION HEARING
Sec. 174.156. SCOPE OF ARBITRATION
Sec. 174.157. EVIDENCE; OATH; SUBPOENA
Sec. 174.158. ARBITRATION AWARD
Sec. 174.159. EFFECT OF AWARD
Sec. 174.160. AMENDMENT OF AWARD
Sec. 174.161. BEGINNING OF NEW FISCAL YEAR
Sec. 174.162. EXTENSION OF PERIOD
Sec. 174.163. COMPULSORY ARBITRATION NOT REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 174.164. COMPENSATION OF ARBITRATORS; EXPENSES OF ARBITRATION
Sec. 174.165. OTHER IMPASSE RESOLUTION FOR FIRE FIGHTERS UNDER MUNICIPAL CHARTER OR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
SUBCHAPTER E-1. ARBITRATION IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 174.181. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 174.182. BINDING INTEREST ARBITRATION
Sec. 174.183. ARBITRATION BOARD
Sec. 174.184. ARBITRATION PROCESS; JUDICIAL REVIEW
Sec. 174.185. ARBITRATION AWARD CONSIDERATIONS
SUBCHAPTER F. STRIKES; LOCKOUTS
Sec. 174.201. DEFINITION
Sec. 174.202. STRIKES, SLOWDOWNS, AND LOCKOUTS PROHIBITED
Sec. 174.203. LOCKOUT BY MUNICIPALITY; INJUNCTION; PENALTY
Sec. 174.204. STRIKE; PENALTY AGAINST ASSOCIATION
Sec. 174.205. STRIKE; PENALTY AGAINST INDIVIDUAL
SUBCHAPTER G. JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT AND REVIEW
Sec. 174.251. JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT GENERALLY
Sec. 174.252. JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT WHEN PUBLIC EMPLOYER DECLINES ARBITRATION
Sec. 174.253. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF ARBITRATION AWARD
CHAPTER 175.
RIGHT OF EMPLOYEES OF CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO PURCHASE CONTINUED HEALTH COVERAGE AT RETIREMENT
Sec. 175.001. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 175.002. RIGHT TO PURCHASE CONTINUED COVERAGE
Sec. 175.003. LEVEL OF COVERAGE
Sec. 175.004. PAYMENT FOR COVERAGE
Sec. 175.005. DUTY TO INFORM RETIREE OF RIGHTS
Sec. 175.006. CERTAIN MATTERS NOT AFFECTED
Sec. 175.007. EXEMPTIONS
CHAPTER 176.
DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICERS; PROVIDING PUBLIC ACCESS TO CERTAIN INFORMATION
Sec. 176.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 176.002. APPLICABILITY TO VENDORS AND OTHER PERSONS
Sec. 176.003. CONFLICTS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT REQUIRED
Sec. 176.006. DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR VENDORS AND OTHER PERSONS; QUESTIONNAIRE
Sec. 176.0065. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS
Sec. 176.008. ELECTRONIC FILING
Sec. 176.009. POSTING ON INTERNET
Sec. 176.010. REQUIREMENTS CUMULATIVE
Sec. 176.012. APPLICATION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION LAW
Sec. 176.013. ENFORCEMENT
CHAPTER 177.
LIFE, HEALTH, AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE FOR OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES, AND RETIREES OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 177.001. CERTAIN COVERAGE AUTHORIZED
Sec. 177.002. PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS
Sec. 177.003. USE OF STATE FUNDS
SUBCHAPTER B. HEALTH AND INSURANCE FUND
Sec. 177.051. FUND AUTHORIZED
Sec. 177.052. PAYMENT OF MONEY INTO FUND
Sec. 177.053. USE OF MONEY IN FUND
Sec. 177.054. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FROM FUND
CHAPTER 177A.
ILLNESS OR INJURY LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR FIREFIGHTERS, POLICE OFFICERS, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
Sec. 177A.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 177A.002. EFFECT ON LABOR AGREEMENTS
Sec. 177A.003. LINE OF DUTY ILLNESS OR INJURY LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Sec. 177A.004. RETURN TO DUTY
CHAPTER 178.
REMOVAL OF SPECIAL DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 178.001. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. REMOVAL OF APPOINTED BOARD MEMBERS FOR MISCONDUCT
Sec. 178.051. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 178.052. EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 178.053. REMOVAL OF DIRECTOR BY COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR MISCONDUCT
Sec. 178.054. HEARING
Sec. 178.055. ORDER REMOVING DIRECTOR
Sec. 178.056. VACANCY
CHAPTER 179.
AUTHORITY OF CERTAIN FIRST RESPONDERS TO CARRY HANDGUN
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 179.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 179.002. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
Sec. 179.003. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER
SUBCHAPTER B. AUTHORITY AND REQUIREMENTS TO CARRY HANDGUN
Sec. 179.051. AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY TO PROHIBIT OR REGULATE CARRYING HANDGUN
Sec. 179.052. AUTHORITY OF EMPLOYERS AND SUPERVISORS
Sec. 179.053. LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED
Sec. 179.054. STORAGE OF HANDGUN
Sec. 179.055. DISCHARGE OF HANDGUN
Sec. 179.056. LIMITED LIABILITY
Sec. 179.057. COMPLAINTS
CHAPTER 180.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AFFECTING OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Sec. 180.001. COERCION OF POLICE OFFICER OR FIRE FIGHTER IN CONNECTION WITH POLITICAL CAMPAIGN
Sec. 180.002. DEFENSE OF CIVIL SUITS AGAINST PEACE OFFICERS, FIRE FIGHTERS, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL
Sec. 180.003. MAXIMUM DUTY HOURS OF PEACE OFFICERS
Sec. 180.004. WORKING CONDITIONS FOR PREGNANT EMPLOYEES
Sec. 180.005. APPOINTMENTS TO LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES
Sec. 180.006. SOVEREIGN OR GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY WAIVED FOR CERTAIN CLAIMS
Sec. 180.007. PAYMENTS IN EXCESS OF CONTRACTUAL AMOUNT
Sec. 180.008. PROHIBITION ON USE OF PUBLIC MONEY TO SETTLE OR PAY SEXUAL HARASSMENT CLAIMS
Sec. 180.009. PAID QUARANTINE LEAVE FOR FIRE FIGHTERS, PEACE OFFICERS, DETENTION OFFICERS, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS
Sec. 180.010. REMOVAL FOR CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES
Sec. 180.011. LIMITATION ON SEVERANCE PAY FOR EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES
Sec. 180.011. LIMITATION ON SEVERANCE PAY FOR EMPLOYEES AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
Sec. 180.011. OCCUPATIONAL CANCER SCREENING FOR FIREFIGHTERS
TITLE 6. RECORDS
SUBTITLE B. COUNTY RECORDS
CHAPTER 191.
GENERAL RECORDS PROVISIONS AFFECTING COUNTIES
Sec. 191.001. COUNTY RECORDER; SEAL; GENERAL DUTIES
Sec. 191.002. RECORDS TO BE KEPT IN WELL-BOUND BOOKS OR ON MICROFILM OR OTHER MEDIA
Sec. 191.003. EFFECTIVE DATE OF RECORDING
Sec. 191.004. ATTESTED COPIES
Sec. 191.0041. CERTIFIED COPIES
Sec. 191.005. EFFECT OF COPY
Sec. 191.006. PUBLIC ACCESS TO RECORDS
Sec. 191.007. SPECIFICATIONS FOR LEGAL PAPERS; INCREASED FEES
Sec. 191.008. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH COMPUTERIZED ELECTRONIC INFORMATION SYSTEM
Sec. 191.009. ELECTRONIC FILING AND RECORDING
Sec. 191.010. AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE PHOTO IDENTIFICATION TO FILE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 191.010. AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE PHOTO IDENTIFICATION TO FILE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS
Sec. 191.011. AUTHORITY OF CLERKS TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN IDENTIFYING INFORMATION IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
CHAPTER 192.
INSTRUMENTS TO BE RECORDED BY COUNTIES
Sec. 192.001. GENERAL ITEMS
Sec. 192.0015. SUBDIVISION PLAT
Sec. 192.002. MILITARY DISCHARGE RECORDS
Sec. 192.003. RECORDS OF NEW OR ENLARGED COUNTY
Sec. 192.005. CERTAIN PROBATE RECORDS
Sec. 192.006. COUNTY COURT RECORDS
Sec. 192.007. RECORDS OF RELEASES AND OTHER ACTIONS
CHAPTER 193.
RECORDING AND INDEXING BY COUNTIES
Sec. 193.001. MANNER OF RECORDING
Sec. 193.002. CLASSIFICATION AND INDEX OF RECORDS NOT ON MICROFILM
Sec. 193.003. INDEX TO REAL PROPERTY RECORDS
Sec. 193.004. INDEX TO JUDGMENTS
Sec. 193.005. INDEXES TO OTHER RECORDS
Sec. 193.007. TRANSLATION OF COUNTY RECORDS
Sec. 193.008. CLASSIFICATION OF RECORDS ON MICROFILM
Sec. 193.009. INDEXING OF RECORDS ON MICROFILM
Sec. 193.010. REVISION OF INDEXES OF RECORDS ON MICROFILM
Sec. 193.011. REGISTERS OF COURT RECORDS ON MICROFILM
Sec. 193.012. RETURN OF ORIGINAL INSTRUMENTS
Sec. 193.013. COMPUTERIZED INDEX FOR CERTAIN RECORDS
CHAPTER 195.
ELECTRONIC FILING OF RECORDS WITH AND RECORDING BY COUNTY CLERK
Sec. 195.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 195.002. ADOPTION OF RULES
Sec. 195.003. PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO FILE ELECTRONICALLY
Sec. 195.004. NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION
Sec. 195.005. TIME ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT OR OTHER INSTRUMENT CONSIDERED FILED OR RECORDED
Sec. 195.006. ADDITIONAL FEE PROHIBITED
Sec. 195.007. ACCESS TO ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT OR OTHER INSTRUMENT RECORDED ELECTRONICALLY
Sec. 195.008. ELECTRONIC RECORDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Sec. 195.009. FILING
SUBTITLE C. RECORDS PROVISIONS APPLYING TO MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 201.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 201.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 201.002. PURPOSE
Sec. 201.003. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 201.004. RECORD BOOKS
Sec. 201.005. DECLARATION OF RECORDS AS PUBLIC PROPERTY; ACCESS
Sec. 201.006. RECORDS TO BE DELIVERED TO SUCCESSOR IN OFFICE
Sec. 201.007. RECORDS OF ABOLISHED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Sec. 201.008. RECORDS OF ABOLISHED OFFICES OF COUNTY SUPERINTENDENTS OF SCHOOLS
Sec. 201.009. ACCESS TO RECORDS
CHAPTER 202.
DESTRUCTION AND ALIENATION OF RECORDS
Sec. 202.001. DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS
Sec. 202.002. LITIGATION AND OPEN RECORDS REQUESTS
Sec. 202.003. METHOD OF DESTRUCTION
Sec. 202.004. ALIENATION OF RECORDS
Sec. 202.005. RIGHT OF RECOVERY
Sec. 202.006. DESTRUCTION OF NONRECORD MATERIAL
Sec. 202.007. PERSONAL LIABILITY
Sec. 202.008. PENALTY: DESTRUCTION OR ALIENATION OF RECORD
Sec. 202.009. PENALTY: POSSESSION OF RECORD BY PRIVATE ENTITY
CHAPTER 203.
MANAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION OF RECORDS
SUBCHAPTER A. ELECTIVE COUNTY OFFICES
Sec. 203.001. RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Sec. 203.002. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ELECTED COUNTY OFFICERS AS RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICERS
Sec. 203.003. DUTIES OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Sec. 203.004. DIRECTOR AND LIBRARIAN
Sec. 203.005. RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TO BE ESTABLISHED
SUBCHAPTER B. ALL OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES
Sec. 203.021. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF GOVERNING BODY
Sec. 203.022. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CUSTODIANS
Sec. 203.023. DUTIES OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Sec. 203.024. DIRECTOR AND LIBRARIAN
Sec. 203.025. DESIGNATION OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Sec. 203.026. RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TO BE ESTABLISHED
SUBCHAPTER C. RECORDS CONTROL SCHEDULES
Sec. 203.041. PREPARATION OF RECORDS CONTROL SCHEDULES
Sec. 203.042. RETENTION PERIODS
Sec. 203.044. INITIAL DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS
Sec. 203.046. RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 203.047. NEW LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Sec. 203.048. CARE OF RECORDS OF PERMANENT VALUE
Sec. 203.049. TRANSFER OF RECORDS OF PERMANENT VALUE
Sec. 203.050. INSPECTION OF PERMANENT RECORDS
SUBCHAPTER D. RECORDS AND INFORMATION PROVIDED TO COMPTROLLER
Sec. 203.061. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 203.062. PROVISION OF CERTAIN RECORDS AND OTHER INFORMATION TO COMPTROLLER
Sec. 203.063. PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE
CHAPTER 204.
MICROFILMING OF RECORDS
Sec. 204.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 204.002. AUTHORIZATION
Sec. 204.003. MICROFILM PRODUCED UNDER PRIOR LAW
Sec. 204.004. STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES
Sec. 204.005. RULES TO BE UPDATED
Sec. 204.006. INDEXING
Sec. 204.007. DESTRUCTION OF ORIGINAL RECORDS
Sec. 204.009. MICROFILM OF PERMANENT RECORDS TO BE SUPPLIED
Sec. 204.010. COMMERCIAL MICROFILM STORAGE FACILITIES
Sec. 204.011. EFFECTIVE AS ORIGINAL RECORD
CHAPTER 205.
ELECTRONIC STORAGE OF RECORDS
Sec. 205.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 205.002. AUTHORIZATION
Sec. 205.003. STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES TO BE ADOPTED
Sec. 205.004. RULES TO BE UPDATED
Sec. 205.005. SUPREME COURT RULES
Sec. 205.006. INDEX
Sec. 205.008. DESTRUCTION OF SOURCE DOCUMENTS
Sec. 205.009. DENIAL OF ACCESS PROHIBITED
Sec. 205.010. SECURITY BREACH NOTIFICATION BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT
TITLE 7. REGULATION OF LAND USE, STRUCTURES, BUSINESSES, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
SUBTITLE A. MUNICIPAL REGULATORY AUTHORITY
CHAPTER 211.
MUNICIPAL ZONING AUTHORITY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL ZONING REGULATIONS
Sec. 211.001. PURPOSE
Sec. 211.0011. ZONING REGULATION OF MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL AND MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL USE AND DEVELOPMENT
Sec. 211.0011. DEFINITION
Sec. 211.002. ADOPTION OF REGULATION OR BOUNDARY INCLUDES AMENDMENT OR OTHER CHANGE
Sec. 211.003. ZONING REGULATIONS GENERALLY
Sec. 211.0035. ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES APPLICABLE TO PAWNSHOPS
Sec. 211.004. COMPLIANCE WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Sec. 211.005. DISTRICTS
Sec. 211.006. PROCEDURES GOVERNING ADOPTION OF ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
Sec. 211.0061. PROTEST PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN PROPOSED CHANGES
Sec. 211.0063. NOTICE FOR PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CHANGES
Sec. 211.0065. PRESUMPTION OF VALIDITY FOR CERTAIN CHANGES TO ZONING REGULATIONS OR DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
Sec. 211.007. ZONING COMMISSION
Sec. 211.0073. NOTICE SIGN REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN ZONING CHANGES IN HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 211.0075. COMPLIANCE WITH OPEN MEETINGS LAW
Sec. 211.008. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Sec. 211.009. AUTHORITY OF BOARD
Sec. 211.010. APPEAL TO BOARD
Sec. 211.011. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF BOARD DECISION
Sec. 211.012. ENFORCEMENT; PENALTY; REMEDIES
Sec. 211.013. CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAWS; EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 211.014. PANEL OF BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Sec. 211.015. ZONING REFERENDUM IN HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 211.016. ZONING REGULATION AFFECTING APPEARANCE OF BUILDINGS OR OPEN SPACE
Sec. 211.0165. DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC LANDMARK OR DISTRICT
Sec. 211.0166. EXCLUSION FROM CERTAIN CONSERVATION DISTRICTS
Sec. 211.017. CONTINUATION OF LAND USE IN NEWLY INCORPORATED AREAS
Sec. 211.018. CONTINUATION OF LAND USE REGARDING MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITIES
Sec. 211.019. NONCONFORMING LAND USE
Sec. 211.020. ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF NOTICE
SUBCHAPTER B. ADDITIONAL ZONING REGULATIONS IN MUNICIPALITY WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 290,000
Sec. 211.021. ADDITIONAL ZONING REGULATIONS
SUBCHAPTER C. REGULATION OF COTTAGE FOOD PRODUCTION OPERATIONS
Sec. 211.031. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 211.032. CERTAIN ZONING REGULATIONS PROHIBITED
Sec. 211.033. ACTION FOR NUISANCE OR OTHER TORT
SUBCHAPTER D. RESIDENTIAL ZONING LIMITATIONS RELATED TO OCCUPANCY IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 211.051. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 211.052. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 211.053. DWELLING UNIT OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 211.054. NO EFFECT ON OTHER ZONING AUTHORITY
Sec. 211.055. LEASE REVIEW PROHIBITED
Sec. 211.056. NO EFFECT ON PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER PRIVATE AGREEMENTS
Sec. 211.057. CIVIL ACTION
SUBCHAPTER D. RESIDENTIAL ZONING LIMITATIONS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 211.051. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 211.052. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 211.053. CONSTRUCTION OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 211.054. CERTAIN DWELLING UNIT LOT SIZE REQUIREMENTS PROHIBITED
Sec. 211.055. SMALL LOTS
Sec. 211.056. NO EFFECT ON OTHER ZONING AUTHORITY
Sec. 211.057. NO EFFECT ON HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER PRIVATE AGREEMENTS
Sec. 211.058. ACTION
CHAPTER 212.
MUNICIPAL REGULATION OF SUBDIVISIONS AND PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
SUBCHAPTER A. REGULATION OF SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 212.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 212.0015. CONSTRUCTION OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 212.002. RULES
Sec. 212.0021. SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 212.0025. CHAPTER-WIDE PROVISION RELATING TO REGULATION OF PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS IN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 212.003. EXTENSION OF RULES TO EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 212.004. PLAT REQUIRED
Sec. 212.0045. EXCEPTION TO PLAT REQUIREMENT: MUNICIPAL DETERMINATION
Sec. 212.0046. EXCEPTION TO PLAT REQUIREMENT: CERTAIN PROPERTY ABUTTING AIRCRAFT RUNWAY
Sec. 212.005. APPROVAL BY MUNICIPALITY REQUIRED
Sec. 212.006. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVAL GENERALLY
Sec. 212.0065. DELEGATION OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBILITY
Sec. 212.007. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVAL: TRACT IN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF MORE THAN ONE MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 212.008. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL
Sec. 212.0081. REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
Sec. 212.0085. APPROVAL PROCEDURE: APPLICABILITY
Sec. 212.009. APPROVAL PROCEDURE: INITIAL APPROVAL
Sec. 212.0091. APPROVAL PROCEDURE: CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 212.0093. APPROVAL PROCEDURE: APPLICANT RESPONSE TO CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL
Sec. 212.0095. APPROVAL PROCEDURE: APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF RESPONSE
Sec. 212.0096. APPROVAL PROCEDURE: ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS
Sec. 212.0097. APPROVAL PROCEDURE: WAIVER PROHIBITED
Sec. 212.0099. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF DISAPPROVAL
Sec. 212.010. STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL
Sec. 212.0101. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: USE OF GROUNDWATER
Sec. 212.0105. WATER AND SEWER REQUIREMENTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 212.0106. BOND REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL GUARANTEES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 212.011. EFFECT OF APPROVAL ON DEDICATION
Sec. 212.0115. CERTIFICATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH PLAT REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 212.012. CONNECTION OF UTILITIES
Sec. 212.013. VACATING PLAT
Sec. 212.014. REPLATTING WITHOUT VACATING PRECEDING PLAT
Sec. 212.0145. REPLATTING WITHOUT VACATING PRECEDING PLAT: CERTAIN SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 212.0146. REPLATTING WITHOUT VACATING PRECEDING PLAT: CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 212.015. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN REPLATS
Sec. 212.0155. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN REPLATS AFFECTING A SUBDIVISION GOLF COURSE
Sec. 212.016. AMENDING PLAT
Sec. 212.017. CONFLICT OF INTEREST; PENALTY
Sec. 212.0175. ENFORCEMENT IN CERTAIN COUNTIES; PENALTY
Sec. 212.018. ENFORCEMENT IN GENERAL
SUBCHAPTER B. REGULATION OF PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
Sec. 212.041. MUNICIPALITY COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 212.042. APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER A
Sec. 212.043. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 212.044. PLANS, RULES, AND ORDINANCES
Sec. 212.045. DEVELOPMENT PLAT REQUIRED
Sec. 212.046. RESTRICTION ON ISSUANCE OF BUILDING AND OTHER PERMITS BY MUNICIPALITY, COUNTY, OR OFFICIAL OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY
Sec. 212.047. APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT PLAT
Sec. 212.048. EFFECT OF APPROVAL ON DEDICATION
Sec. 212.049. BUILDING PERMITS IN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 212.050. ENFORCEMENT; PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER C. DEVELOPER PARTICIPATION IN CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 212.071. DEVELOPER PARTICIPATION CONTRACT
Sec. 212.072. DUTIES OF PARTIES UNDER CONTRACT
Sec. 212.073. PERFORMANCE BOND
Sec. 212.074. ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS; INSPECTION OF RECORDS
SUBCHAPTER D. REGULATION OF PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
Sec. 212.101. APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER TO CERTAIN HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 212.102. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 212.103. TRAFFIC OR TRAFFIC OPERATIONS
Sec. 212.104. PROVISION NOT ENFORCEABLE
Sec. 212.105. SUBCHAPTER CONTROLS
SUBCHAPTER E. MORATORIUM ON PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
Sec. 212.131. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 212.132. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 212.133. PROCEDURE FOR ADOPTING MORATORIUM
Sec. 212.134. NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 212.135. JUSTIFICATION FOR MORATORIUM: SHORTAGE OF ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FACILITIES; WRITTEN FINDINGS REQUIRED
Sec. 212.1351. JUSTIFICATION FOR MORATORIUM: SIGNIFICANT NEED FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES; WRITTEN FINDINGS REQUIRED
Sec. 212.1352. JUSTIFICATION FOR COMMERCIAL MORATORIUM IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; WRITTEN FINDINGS REQUIRED
Sec. 212.1361. NOTICE FOR EXTENSION REQUIRED
Sec. 212.1362. EXPIRATION OF MORATORIUM; EXTENSION
Sec. 212.137. WAIVER PROCEDURES REQUIRED
Sec. 212.138. EFFECT ON OTHER LAW
Sec. 212.139. LIMITATION ON MORATORIUM
SUBCHAPTER F. ENFORCEMENT OF LAND USE RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED IN PLATS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS
Sec. 212.151. MUNICIPALITY COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 212.152. DEFINITION
Sec. 212.153. SUIT TO ENFORCE RESTRICTIONS
Sec. 212.1535. FORECLOSURE BY PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION
Sec. 212.154. LIMITATION ON ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 212.155. NOTICE TO PURCHASERS
Sec. 212.156. ENFORCEMENT BY ORDINANCE; CIVIL PENALTY
Sec. 212.157. GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTION
Sec. 212.158. EFFECT ON OTHER LAW
SUBCHAPTER G. AGREEMENT GOVERNING CERTAIN LAND IN A MUNICIPALITY'S EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 212.171. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 212.172. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Sec. 212.173. CERTAIN COASTAL AREAS
Sec. 212.174. MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
SUBCHAPTER H. MULTIFAMILY, HOTEL, AND MOTEL PARKLAND DEDICATION: MUNICIPALITIES WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 800,000
Sec. 212.201. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 212.202. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 212.203. CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 212.204. EXCLUSIVE AUTHORITY; LIMITATION
Sec. 212.205. PARKLAND DEDICATION, FEE, OR COMBINATION
Sec. 212.206. REQUEST FOR PARKLAND DEDICATION DETERMINATION
Sec. 212.207. PARKLAND DEDICATION AUTHORITY
Sec. 212.208. LIMITATION ON PARKLAND DEDICATION AMOUNT
Sec. 212.209. INITIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DETERMINING FEES
Sec. 212.210. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CALCULATION OF FEES
Sec. 212.211. REQUIREMENTS CALCULATION OF FEES FOR MUNICIPALITIES WITH LOW FEES
Sec. 212.212. COLLECTION OF FEES
Sec. 212.213. APPEAL
SUBCHAPTER I. ABANDONED, UNOCCUPIED, AND TAX DELINQUENT UNDEVELOPED PARCELS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 212.301. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 212.302. ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATION
Sec. 212.303. PUBLIC HEARING
Sec. 212.304. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 212.305. JUDICIAL REVIEW
Sec. 212.306. CIVIL ACTION FOR RECEIVERSHIP
Sec. 212.307. AUTHORITY AND DUTY OF RECEIVER
Sec. 212.308. SALE OF PROPERTY
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 212.901. DEVELOPER REQUIRED TO PROVIDE SURETY
Sec. 212.902. SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OPEN-ENROLLMENT CHARTER SCHOOL LAND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Sec. 212.903. CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION WORK ON COUNTY-OWNED BUILDINGS OR FACILITIES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 212.904. APPORTIONMENT OF MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS
Sec. 212.905. REGULATION OF TREE REMOVAL
Sec. 212.906. CERTAIN VALUE-BASED FEES AND DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION PROHIBITED
CHAPTER 213.
MUNICIPAL COMPREHENSIVE PLANS
Sec. 213.001. PURPOSE
Sec. 213.002. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Sec. 213.003. ADOPTION OR AMENDMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Sec. 213.004. EFFECT ON OTHER MUNICIPAL PLANS
Sec. 213.005. NOTATION ON MAP OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CHAPTER 214.
MUNICIPAL REGULATION OF HOUSING AND OTHER STRUCTURES
SUBCHAPTER A. DANGEROUS STRUCTURES
Sec. 214.001. AUTHORITY REGARDING SUBSTANDARD BUILDING
Sec. 214.0011. ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY TO SECURE SUBSTANDARD BUILDING
Sec. 214.00111. ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY TO PRESERVE SUBSTANDARD BUILDING AS HISTORIC PROPERTY
Sec. 214.0012. JUDICIAL REVIEW
Sec. 214.0015. ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY REGARDING SUBSTANDARD BUILDING
Sec. 214.002. REQUIRING REPAIR, REMOVAL, OR DEMOLITION OF BUILDING OR OTHER STRUCTURE
Sec. 214.003. RECEIVER
Sec. 214.0031. ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY TO APPOINT RECEIVER FOR HAZARDOUS PROPERTIES
Sec. 214.004. SEIZURE AND SALE OF PROPERTY TO RECOVER EXPENSES
Sec. 214.005. PROPERTY BID OFF TO MUNICIPALITY
SUBCHAPTER B. PLUMBING AND SEWERS
Sec. 214.011. PLUMBING INSPECTOR
Sec. 214.012. SEWERS AND PLUMBING
Sec. 214.013. SEWER CONNECTIONS
Sec. 214.014. DRAINS, SINKS, AND PRIVIES
Sec. 214.015. SEIZURE AND SALE OF PROPERTY TO RECOVER EXPENSES
SUBCHAPTER C. SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
Sec. 214.101. AUTHORITY REGARDING SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES
Sec. 214.102. SEIZURE AND SALE OF PROPERTY TO RECOVER EXPENSES
Sec. 214.103. INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
SUBCHAPTER D. BUILDING LINES
Sec. 214.131. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 214.132. BUILDING LINES AUTHORIZED
Sec. 214.133. ACTIVITY PROHIBITED WITHIN BUILDING LINE
Sec. 214.134. RESOLUTION OR ORDINANCE
Sec. 214.135. CONDEMNATION OF EASEMENTS AND INTERESTS; ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 214.136. CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY
SUBCHAPTER E. COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS IN CERTAIN POPULOUS MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 214.161. MUNICIPALITY COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 214.162. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 214.163. PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS; ISSUANCE OF PERMIT
Sec. 214.164. FILING OF PLAT AND RESTRICTIONS; EFFECT ON PERMIT
Sec. 214.165. REPAIRS; CONVERSIONS
Sec. 214.166. INJUNCTION
Sec. 214.167. REVIEW OF REFUSAL TO ISSUE PERMIT
Sec. 214.168. VOID PERMITS
SUBCHAPTER F. BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES WHOLLY LOCATED IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 214.191. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 214.1915. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 214.192. CATEGORIES OF ALARM SYSTEMS
Sec. 214.193. DURATION OF MUNICIPAL PERMIT
Sec. 214.194. MUNICIPAL PERMIT FEE GENERALLY
Sec. 214.195. NONRENEWAL OR REVOCATION OF PERMIT AND TERMINATION OF MUNICIPAL RESPONSE; DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
Sec. 214.1955. MULTIUNIT HOUSING FACILITIES
Sec. 214.196. ON-SITE INSPECTION REQUIRED
Sec. 214.197. PENALTIES FOR FALSE ALARMS
Sec. 214.198. VERIFICATION
Sec. 214.199. EXCEPTION OF MUNICIPALITY FROM ALARM SYSTEM RESPONSE
Sec. 214.200. PRIORITY OR LEVEL OF RESPONSE NOT AFFECTED; LIABILITY OF MUNICIPALITY FOR NONRESPONSE
SUBCHAPTER F-1. BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS IN LARGE MUNICIPALITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES WHOLLY OR PARTLY LOCATED IN LARGE COUNTIES
Sec. 214.201. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 214.2015. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 214.202. CATEGORIES OF ALARM SYSTEMS
Sec. 214.203. DURATION OF MUNICIPAL PERMIT
Sec. 214.204. MUNICIPAL PERMIT FEE GENERALLY
Sec. 214.205. NONRENEWAL OR REVOCATION OF PERMIT; TERMINATION OF MUNICIPAL RESPONSE; DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
Sec. 214.2055. MULTIUNIT HOUSING FACILITIES
Sec. 214.206. ON-SITE INSPECTION REQUIRED
Sec. 214.207. PENALTIES FOR FALSE ALARMS
Sec. 214.208. PROCEDURES FOR REDUCING FALSE ALARMS
Sec. 214.209. EXCEPTION OF MUNICIPALITY FROM ALARM SYSTEM RESPONSE
Sec. 214.210. PRIORITY OR LEVEL OF RESPONSE NOT AFFECTED; LIABILITY OF MUNICIPALITY FOR NONRESPONSE
Sec. 214.2105. EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN ALARM SYSTEMS BY OWNER
SUBCHAPTER G. BUILDING AND REHABILITATION CODES
Sec. 214.211. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 214.212. INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sec. 214.213. EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 214.214. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Sec. 214.215. ADOPTION OF REHABILITATION CODES OR PROVISIONS
Sec. 214.216. INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
Sec. 214.217. NOTICE REGARDING MODEL CODE ADOPTION OR AMENDMENT IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 214.218. IMMEDIATE EFFECT OF CERTAIN CODES OR PROVISIONS DELAYED
Sec. 214.219. MINIMUM HABITABILITY STANDARDS FOR MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL BUILDINGS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 214.220. INSPECTION DURING DECLARED DISASTER
Sec. 214.221. REGULATION OF SOLAR PERGOLAS
SUBCHAPTER H. REGISTRATION OF VACANT BUILDINGS
Sec. 214.231. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 214.232. PRESUMPTION OF VACANCY
Sec. 214.233. REGISTRATION
Sec. 214.234. FORM
SUBCHAPTER I. SINGLE STAIRWAY IN CERTAIN APARTMENT BUILDINGS
Sec. 214.301. PERMITTED REGULATION OF APARTMENT BUILDING STAIRWAY REQUIREMENTS
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 214.901. ENERGY CONSERVATION
Sec. 214.902. RENT CONTROL
Sec. 214.903. FAIR HOUSING ORDINANCES
Sec. 214.904. TIME FOR ISSUANCE OF MUNICIPAL BUILDING PERMIT
Sec. 214.905. PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL REQUIREMENTS REGARDING SALES OF HOUSING UNITS OR RESIDENTIAL LOTS
Sec. 214.906. REGULATION OF MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITIES
Sec. 214.907. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN VALUE-BASED BUILDING PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES
Sec. 214.908. REAUTHORIZATION OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Sec. 214.909. DOCUMENT VERIFYING CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
CHAPTER 215.
MUNICIPAL REGULATION OF BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. REGULATION BY MUNICIPALITIES IN GENERAL
Sec. 215.002. MOTOR VEHICLES AND ACCESSORIES
Sec. 215.003. RENDERING PLANTS
Sec. 215.004. TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES
Sec. 215.006. CHURCH PROVIDING OVERNIGHT SHELTER
Sec. 215.007. SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF HOTEL CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
SUBCHAPTER B. REGULATION BY TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 215.021. MUNICIPALITY COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 215.022. BREAD
Sec. 215.023. BUTCHERS
Sec. 215.024. TANNERIES; STABLES; SLAUGHTERHOUSES; OTHER BUSINESSES
Sec. 215.025. ANIMAL DRIVES
Sec. 215.026. ANIMALS AT LARGE
Sec. 215.027. BREEDING ANIMALS
Sec. 215.028. MARKETS
Sec. 215.029. DRIVERS; PORTERS
Sec. 215.030. MESSENGERS
Sec. 215.031. HAWKERS; PEDDLERS; PAWNBROKERS
Sec. 215.032. EXHIBITIONS; SHOWS; AMUSEMENTS
Sec. 215.033. LICENSES; FEES
Sec. 215.034. SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF OCCUPATION LICENSE
SUBCHAPTER C. REGULATION BY TYPE B GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 215.051. MUNICIPALITY COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 215.052. MARKETS
SUBCHAPTER D. REGULATION BY HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 215.071. MUNICIPALITY COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 215.072. DAIRIES; SLAUGHTERHOUSES
Sec. 215.073. VEHICLES FOR HIRE
Sec. 215.0735. OPERATORS OF VEHICLES
Sec. 215.074. THEATERS; SHOWS; AMUSEMENTS
Sec. 215.075. POLICE POWER
CHAPTER 216.
REGULATION OF SIGNS BY MUNICIPALITIES
SUBCHAPTER A. RELOCATION, RECONSTRUCTION, OR REMOVAL OF SIGN
Sec. 216.001. LEGISLATIVE INTENT
Sec. 216.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 216.003. MUNICIPAL REGULATION
Sec. 216.0035. REGULATORY AUTHORITY NOT APPLICABLE TO ON-PREMISES SIGNS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
Sec. 216.004. MUNICIPAL BOARD
Sec. 216.005. DETERMINATION OF AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION
Sec. 216.006. COMPENSATION FOR RELOCATED SIGN
Sec. 216.007. COMPENSATION FOR RECONSTRUCTED SIGN
Sec. 216.008. COMPENSATION FOR REMOVAL OF OFF-PREMISE SIGN
Sec. 216.009. COMPENSATION FOR REMOVAL OF ON-PREMISE SIGN
Sec. 216.010. METHOD OF COMPENSATION
Sec. 216.011. TAX APPRAISAL OF PROPERTY WITH NONCONFORMING SIGN
Sec. 216.012. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR SIGNS UNDER SIGN ORDINANCE IN EFFECT ON JUNE 1, 1985
Sec. 216.013. EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 216.014. APPEAL
Sec. 216.015. EFFECT OF PARTIAL INVALIDITY
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 216.901. REGULATION OF SIGNS BY HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 216.902. REGULATION OF OUTDOOR SIGNS IN MUNICIPALITY'S EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
CHAPTER 217.
MUNICIPAL REGULATION OF NUISANCES AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT
SUBCHAPTER A. REGULATION BY TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 217.001. MUNICIPALITY COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 217.002. NUISANCE
Sec. 217.003. DISORDERLY CONDUCT
SUBCHAPTER B. REGULATION BY TYPE B GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 217.021. MUNICIPALITY COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 217.022. NUISANCE
SUBCHAPTER C. REGULATION BY HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 217.041. MUNICIPALITY COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 217.042. NUISANCE
CHAPTER 218.
REGULATION OF MIXED-USE AND MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL USE AND DEVELOPMENT IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 218.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 218.002. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 218.003. NO EFFECT ON OTHER RESTRICTIONS AND RULES
SUBCHAPTER B. ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Sec. 218.101. MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL AND MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL USES ALLOWED
Sec. 218.102. REGULATION OF MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL AND MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL USE OR DEVELOPMENT
SUBCHAPTER C. FEES AND REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONVERSION OF CERTAIN USES
Sec. 218.201. DEFINITION
Sec. 218.202. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 218.203. CERTAIN REGULATIONS PROHIBITED
Sec. 218.204. IMPACT FEE PROHIBITED
SUBCHAPTER D. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 218.301. CIVIL ACTION
CHAPTER 229.
MISCELLANEOUS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITIES
SUBCHAPTER A. REGULATION OF FIREARMS, KNIVES, AND EXPLOSIVES
Sec. 229.001. FIREARMS; AIR GUNS; ARCHERY EQUIPMENT; KNIVES; EXPLOSIVES
Sec. 229.002. REGULATION OF DISCHARGE OF WEAPON
Sec. 229.003. REGULATION OF DISCHARGE OF WEAPON BY CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 229.004. REGULATION OF DISCHARGE OF WEAPON BY CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
SUBCHAPTER B. REGULATION OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING
Sec. 229.051. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 229.052. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 229.053. REGULATION OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING
Sec. 229.054. REGULATION OF SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 229.055. ENFORCEMENT; PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER C. REGULATION OF SOLAR ENERGY AND BACKUP ENERGY DEVICES
Sec. 229.101. REGULATION OF SOLAR ENERGY DEVICES
Sec. 229.102. REGULATION OF RESIDENTIAL ENERGY BACKUP SYSTEMS
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 229.901. AUTHORITY TO REGULATE ANIMAL BUSINESSES
Sec. 229.902. AUTHORITY TO REGULATE HOME-BASED BUSINESSES
SUBTITLE B. COUNTY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
CHAPTER 231.
COUNTY ZONING AUTHORITY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 231.001. ADOPTION OF REGULATION OR BOUNDARY INCLUDES AMENDMENT OR OTHER CHANGE
SUBCHAPTER B. ZONING ON PADRE ISLAND
Sec. 231.011. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; PURPOSE
Sec. 231.012. AREAS SUBJECT TO REGULATION
Sec. 231.013. ZONING REGULATIONS GENERALLY
Sec. 231.014. COMPLIANCE WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Sec. 231.015. DISTRICTS
Sec. 231.016. PROCEDURES GOVERNING ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
Sec. 231.017. ZONING COMMISSION
Sec. 231.018. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Sec. 231.019. AUTHORITY OF BOARD
Sec. 231.020. APPEAL TO BOARD
Sec. 231.021. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF BOARD DECISION
Sec. 231.022. ENFORCEMENT; PENALTY; REMEDIES
Sec. 231.023. CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAWS; EXCEPTIONS
SUBCHAPTER C. ZONING NEAR AMISTAD RECREATION AREA
Sec. 231.031. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; PURPOSE
Sec. 231.032. AREAS SUBJECT TO REGULATION
Sec. 231.033. ZONING REGULATIONS GENERALLY
Sec. 231.034. COMPLIANCE WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Sec. 231.035. DISTRICTS
Sec. 231.036. ZONING COMMISSION
Sec. 231.037. PROCEDURE GOVERNING ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
Sec. 231.038. SPECIAL EXCEPTION
Sec. 231.039. ENFORCEMENT; PENALTY; REMEDIES
Sec. 231.040. CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAWS; EXCEPTIONS
SUBCHAPTER D. MILITARY ZONES
Sec. 231.051. DEFINITION
Sec. 231.052. ESTABLISHMENT OF MILITARY ZONE
Sec. 231.053. REGULATIONS
Sec. 231.054. PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER E. ZONING AROUND CERTAIN LAKES
Sec. 231.071. PURPOSE
Sec. 231.072. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 231.073. LAKE COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 231.074. ZONING AND BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ORDINANCES
Sec. 231.075. LOCAL OPTION ELECTION
Sec. 231.076. PETITION; VERIFICATION
Sec. 231.077. LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION
Sec. 231.078. COMMISSION DUTIES; RULES
Sec. 231.079. COMMISSION STUDIES; REPORTS; HEARINGS
Sec. 231.080. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AFTER RECEIPT OF REPORT
Sec. 231.081. SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 231.082. CONFLICT WITH OTHER ACTION
Sec. 231.083. ENFORCEMENT
SUBCHAPTER F. ZONING AROUND LAKE TAWAKONI AND LAKE RAY ROBERTS
Sec. 231.101. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; PURPOSE
Sec. 231.102. DEFINITION
Sec. 231.103. LAKES COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 231.104. ZONING AND BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ORDINANCES
Sec. 231.105. LOCAL OPTION ELECTION
Sec. 231.106. PETITION; VERIFICATION
Sec. 231.107. LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION
Sec. 231.108. COMMISSION DUTIES; RULES
Sec. 231.109. COMMISSION STUDIES; REPORTS; HEARINGS
Sec. 231.110. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AFTER RECEIPT OF REPORT
Sec. 231.111. SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 231.112. CONFLICT BETWEEN ORDINANCES
Sec. 231.113. ENFORCEMENT
SUBCHAPTER G. ZONING AROUND LAKE ALAN HENRY, LAKE COOPER, LAKE RALPH HALL, POST LAKE, AND LOWER BOIS D'ARC CREEK RESERVOIR
Sec. 231.131. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; PURPOSE
Sec. 231.132. AREAS SUBJECT TO REGULATION
Sec. 231.133. ZONING REGULATIONS GENERALLY
Sec. 231.134. COMPLIANCE WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Sec. 231.135. DISTRICTS
Sec. 231.136. ZONING COMMISSION
Sec. 231.137. PROCEDURE GOVERNING ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
Sec. 231.138. SPECIAL EXCEPTION
Sec. 231.139. ENFORCEMENT; PENALTY; REMEDIES
Sec. 231.140. CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAWS; EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 231.141. REGULATION OF SAM WAHL RECREATION AREA
SUBCHAPTER I. ZONING AND OTHER REGULATION IN EL PASO MISSION TRAIL HISTORICAL AREA
Sec. 231.171. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; PURPOSE
Sec. 231.172. AREA SUBJECT TO REGULATION
Sec. 231.173. ZONING AND OTHER REGULATIONS GENERALLY
Sec. 231.174. COMPLIANCE WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Sec. 231.175. DISTRICTS
Sec. 231.176. COMMISSION
Sec. 231.177. PROCEDURES GOVERNING ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
Sec. 231.178. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Sec. 231.179. AUTHORITY OF BOARD
Sec. 231.180. APPEAL TO BOARD
Sec. 231.181. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF BOARD DECISION
Sec. 231.182. ENFORCEMENT; PENALTY; REMEDIES
Sec. 231.183. CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAWS; EXCEPTIONS
SUBCHAPTER J. ZONING AROUND LAKE SOMERVILLE
Sec. 231.201. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 231.202. LAKE SOMERVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
Sec. 231.203. COMMISSION STUDIES; REPORTS; HEARINGS
SUBCHAPTER K. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS IN HOOD COUNTY
Sec. 231.221. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; PURPOSE
Sec. 231.222. AREAS SUBJECT TO REGULATION
Sec. 231.223. DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS GENERALLY
Sec. 231.224. COMPLIANCE WITH COUNTY PLAN
Sec. 231.225. DISTRICTS
Sec. 231.226. PROCEDURE GOVERNING ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
Sec. 231.227. DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Sec. 231.228. SPECIAL EXCEPTION
Sec. 231.229. ENFORCEMENT; PENALTY
Sec. 231.230. COOPERATION WITH MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 231.231. CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAWS
SUBCHAPTER L. ZONING AROUND FALCON LAKE
Sec. 231.251. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; PURPOSE
Sec. 231.252. AREAS SUBJECT TO REGULATION
Sec. 231.253. FALCON LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION
Sec. 231.254. COMMISSION STUDY AND REPORT; HEARING
Sec. 231.255. ZONING REGULATIONS
Sec. 231.256. DISTRICTS
Sec. 231.257. ENFORCEMENT; PENALTY; REMEDIES
SUBCHAPTER M. REGULATION OF COTTAGE FOOD PRODUCTION OPERATIONS
Sec. 231.281. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 231.282. CERTAIN ZONING REGULATIONS PROHIBITED
Sec. 231.283. ACTION FOR NUISANCE OR OTHER TORT
CHAPTER 232.
COUNTY REGULATION OF SUBDIVISIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. SUBDIVISION PLATTING REQUIREMENTS IN GENERAL
Sec. 232.001. PLAT REQUIRED
Sec. 232.0012. CONSTRUCTION OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 232.0013. CHAPTER-WIDE PROVISION RELATING TO REGULATION OF PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS IN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 232.0015. EXCEPTIONS TO PLAT REQUIREMENT
Sec. 232.002. APPROVAL BY COUNTY REQUIRED
Sec. 232.0021. PLAT APPLICATION FEE
Sec. 232.0022. DELEGATION OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBILITY
Sec. 232.0023. APPROVAL PROCEDURE: APPLICABILITY
Sec. 232.0025. APPROVAL PROCEDURE: TIMELY APPROVAL OF PLATS
Sec. 232.0026. APPROVAL PROCEDURE: CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 232.0027. APPROVAL PROCEDURE: APPLICANT RESPONSE TO CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL
Sec. 232.0028. APPROVAL PROCEDURE: APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF RESPONSE
Sec. 232.00285. DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW
Sec. 232.0029. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF DISAPPROVAL
Sec. 232.003. SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 232.0031. STANDARD FOR ROADS IN SUBDIVISION
Sec. 232.0032. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: USE OF GROUNDWATER
Sec. 232.0033. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: FUTURE TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS
Sec. 232.0034. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: ACCESS BY EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Sec. 232.004. BOND REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 232.0045. FINANCIAL GUARANTEE IN LIEU OF BOND
Sec. 232.0048. CONFLICT OF INTEREST; PENALTY
Sec. 232.005. ENFORCEMENT IN GENERAL; PENALTY
Sec. 232.006. EXCEPTIONS FOR POPULOUS COUNTIES OR CONTIGUOUS COUNTIES
Sec. 232.007. MANUFACTURED HOME RENTAL COMMUNITIES
Sec. 232.008. CANCELLATION OF SUBDIVISION
Sec. 232.0083. CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN SUBDIVISION PLATS IF EXISTING PLAT OBSOLETE
Sec. 232.0085. CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN SUBDIVISIONS IF LAND REMAINS UNDEVELOPED
Sec. 232.009. REVISION OF PLAT
Sec. 232.0095. ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES FOR PLAT REVISION
Sec. 232.010. EXCEPTION TO PLAT REQUIREMENT: COUNTY DETERMINATION
Sec. 232.011. AMENDING PLAT
SUBCHAPTER B. SUBDIVISION PLATTING REQUIREMENTS IN COUNTY NEAR INTERNATIONAL BORDER
Sec. 232.021. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 232.022. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 232.023. PLAT REQUIRED
Sec. 232.024. APPROVAL BY COUNTY REQUIRED
Sec. 232.025. SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 232.026. WATER AND SEWER SERVICE EXTENSION
Sec. 232.027. BOND REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 232.028. CERTIFICATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH PLAT REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 232.029. CONNECTION OF UTILITIES IN COUNTIES WITHIN 50 MILES OF INTERNATIONAL BORDER
Sec. 232.0291. CONNECTION OF UTILITIES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES WITHIN 100 MILES OF INTERNATIONAL BORDER
Sec. 232.030. SUBDIVISION REGULATION; COUNTY AUTHORITY
Sec. 232.0305. COUNTY INSPECTOR
Sec. 232.031. REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO SALE OR LEASE
Sec. 232.0315. NOTICE OF WATER AND WASTEWATER REQUIREMENTS BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 232.032. SERVICES PROVIDED BY SUBDIVIDER
Sec. 232.033. ADVERTISING STANDARDS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS BEFORE SALE; OFFENSE
Sec. 232.034. CONFLICT OF INTEREST; PENALTY
Sec. 232.035. CIVIL PENALTIES
Sec. 232.036. CRIMINAL PENALTIES
Sec. 232.037. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 232.038. SUIT BY PRIVATE PERSON IN ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREA
Sec. 232.039. CANCELLATION OF SUBDIVISION
Sec. 232.040. REPLATTING
Sec. 232.041. REVISION OF PLAT
Sec. 232.042. VARIANCES FROM REPLATTING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 232.043. VARIANCES FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 232.044. AMENDING PLAT
Sec. 232.045. APPLICABILITY OF INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS TO LOTS UNDEVELOPED FOR 25 YEARS OR MORE
SUBCHAPTER C. SUBDIVISION PLATTING REQUIREMENTS IN CERTAIN ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED COUNTIES
Sec. 232.071. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 232.072. PLAT REQUIRED
Sec. 232.073. APPROVAL BY COUNTY REQUIRED
Sec. 232.074. BOND REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 232.075. WATER AND SEWER SERVICE EXTENSION
Sec. 232.076. CERTIFICATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH PLAT REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 232.077. CONNECTION OF UTILITIES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 232.0775. COUNTY INSPECTOR
Sec. 232.078. CONFLICT OF INTEREST; PENALTY
Sec. 232.079. CIVIL PENALTIES
Sec. 232.080. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 232.081. AMENDING PLAT
SUBCHAPTER D. COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Sec. 232.091. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 232.092. ESTABLISHMENT AND ABOLITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION
Sec. 232.093. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF PLANNING COMMISSION
Sec. 232.094. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Sec. 232.095. OFFICERS, QUORUM, AND MEETINGS
Sec. 232.096. TIMELY APPROVAL OF PLATS
Sec. 232.097. REASONS FOR DISAPPROVAL OF PLAT REQUIRED
SUBCHAPTER E. INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING PROVISIONS IN CERTAIN URBAN COUNTIES
Sec. 232.101. RULES
Sec. 232.102. MAJOR THOROUGHFARE PLAN
Sec. 232.103. LOT FRONTAGES
Sec. 232.104. SET-BACKS
Sec. 232.105. DEVELOPER PARTICIPATION CONTRACTS
Sec. 232.106. CONNECTION OF UTILITIES
Sec. 232.107. PROVISIONS CUMULATIVE
Sec. 232.108. PLAT REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 232.109. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
Sec. 232.110. APPORTIONMENT OF COUNTY INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS
SUBCHAPTER F. ABANDONED, UNOCCUPIED, AND UNDEVELOPED
Sec. 232.151. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 232.152. ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATION
Sec. 232.153. PUBLIC HEARING
Sec. 232.154. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 232.155. JUDICIAL REVIEW
Sec. 232.156. CIVIL ACTION FOR RECEIVERSHIP
Sec. 232.157. AUTHORITY AND DUTY OF RECEIVER
Sec. 232.158. SALE OF PROPERTY
SUBCHAPTER G. SUBDIVISION PLATTING REQUIREMENTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES NEAR INTERNATIONAL BORDER AND GULF OF MEXICO
Sec. 232.201. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 232.202. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 232.203. PLAT REQUIRED
Sec. 232.204. EXCEPTIONS TO PLAT REQUIREMENT
Sec. 232.205. APPROVAL BY COUNTY REQUIRED
Sec. 232.206. DELEGATION OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBILITY
Sec. 232.207. SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 232.208. WATER AND SEWER SERVICE EXTENSION
Sec. 232.209. BOND REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 232.210. CERTIFICATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH PLAT REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 232.211. CONNECTION OF UTILITIES
Sec. 232.212. SUBDIVISION REGULATION; COUNTY AUTHORITY
Sec. 232.213. COUNTY INSPECTOR
Sec. 232.214. REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO SALE OR LEASE
Sec. 232.215. NOTICE OF WATER AND WASTEWATER REQUIREMENTS BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 232.216. SERVICES PROVIDED BY SUBDIVIDER
Sec. 232.217. ADVERTISING STANDARDS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS BEFORE SALE; OFFENSE
Sec. 232.218. CONFLICT OF INTEREST; PENALTY
Sec. 232.219. CIVIL PENALTIES
Sec. 232.220. CRIMINAL PENALTIES
Sec. 232.221. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 232.222. SUIT BY PRIVATE PERSON IN ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREA
Sec. 232.223. CANCELLATION OF SUBDIVISION
Sec. 232.224. REPLATTING
Sec. 232.225. REVISION OF PLAT
Sec. 232.226. VARIANCES FROM REPLATTING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 232.227. VARIANCES FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 232.228. AMENDING PLAT
Sec. 232.229. APPLICABILITY OF INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS TO LOTS UNDEVELOPED FOR 25 YEARS OR MORE
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 232.901. CERTAIN VALUE-BASED FEES AND DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION PROHIBITED
CHAPTER 233.
COUNTY REGULATION OF HOUSING AND OTHER STRUCTURES
SUBCHAPTER A. DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES
Sec. 233.001. REQUIRING REPAIR, REMOVAL, OR DEMOLITION OF BUILDING OR OTHER STRUCTURE
SUBCHAPTER B. BUILDING AND SETBACK LINES
Sec. 233.031. AUTHORITY LIMITED TO UNINCORPORATED AREAS; CONFLICT WITH MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
Sec. 233.032. POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Sec. 233.033. HEARING; ADOPTION OF LINES
Sec. 233.034. NOTICE; LIMITATIONS PERIOD
Sec. 233.035. BOARD OF BUILDING LINE ADJUSTMENT
Sec. 233.036. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 233.037. APPEAL
SUBCHAPTER C. FIRE CODE IN UNINCORPORATED AREA
Sec. 233.061. AUTHORITY TO ADOPT AND ENFORCE FIRE CODE
Sec. 233.0615. DEFINITIONS; SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT; CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 233.062. APPLICATION AND CONTENT OF FIRE CODE
Sec. 233.063. BUILDING PERMIT; APPLICATION
Sec. 233.064. INSPECTIONS
Sec. 233.065. FEES
Sec. 233.066. INJUNCTION
Sec. 233.067. CIVIL PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER D. ALARM SYSTEMS
Sec. 233.091. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 233.092. AUTHORITY TO REGULATE; ADOPTION OF RULES
Sec. 233.093. PERMIT REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 233.094. PERMIT FEES
Sec. 233.095. MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY UNAFFECTED
Sec. 233.096. CRIMINAL PENALTY
Sec. 233.097. COUNTY LIABILITY
Sec. 233.098. ENFORCED COLLECTION
SUBCHAPTER F. RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 233.151. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 233.152. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 233.153. BUILDING CODE STANDARDS APPLICABLE
Sec. 233.154. INSPECTION AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 233.155. ENFORCEMENT OF STANDARDS
Sec. 233.156. EXISTING AUTHORITY UNAFFECTED
Sec. 233.157. PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 233.901. TIME FOR ISSUANCE OF COUNTY BUILDING PERMIT
CHAPTER 234.
COUNTY REGULATION OF BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. CERTAIN OUTDOOR BUSINESSES
Sec. 234.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 234.002. AUTHORITY TO REGULATE; ADOPTION OF RULE
Sec. 234.003. EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 234.004. CIVIL PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER C. COUNTY INSPECTION OF DAY-CARE CENTERS AND GROUP DAY-CARE HOMES LOCATED IN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 234.051. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 234.052. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 234.053. FACILITY INSPECTION REQUIRED BY MUNICIPALITY
SUBCHAPTER D. MASSAGE PARLORS
Sec. 234.101. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 234.102. AUTHORITY TO REGULATE
Sec. 234.103. INJUNCTION
Sec. 234.104. CIVIL PENALTY
Sec. 234.105. CRIMINAL PENALTY
Sec. 234.106. CUMULATIVE EFFECT
Sec. 234.107. EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS
SUBCHAPTER E. GAME ROOMS
Sec. 234.131. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 234.133. AUTHORITY TO REGULATE
Sec. 234.134. LICENSES OR PERMITS
Sec. 234.1341. APPLICATION FOR OWNER OR OPERATOR LICENSE OR PERMIT
Sec. 234.1342. APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYEE LICENSE OR PERMIT
Sec. 234.135. FEES
Sec. 234.136. INSPECTION
Sec. 234.137. INJUNCTION; CIVIL PENALTY
Sec. 234.138. CRIMINAL PENALTY
Sec. 234.139. CUMULATIVE EFFECT
Sec. 234.140. EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS
CHAPTER 235.
COUNTY REGULATION OF MATTERS RELATING TO EXPLOSIVES AND WEAPONS
SUBCHAPTER A. EXPLOSIVES
Sec. 235.001. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 235.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 235.003. AUTHORITY TO REGULATE; ADOPTION OF RULES
Sec. 235.004. PERMIT REQUIRED; EXCEPTION
Sec. 235.005. PERMIT FEES
Sec. 235.006. CRIMINAL PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER B. FIREARMS
Sec. 235.020. DEFINITION
Sec. 235.021. SUBDIVISIONS COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 235.022. AUTHORITY TO REGULATE
Sec. 235.023. PROHIBITED REGULATIONS
Sec. 235.024. INJUNCTION
Sec. 235.025. CRIMINAL PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER C. BOWS AND ARROWS
Sec. 235.041. SUBDIVISIONS COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 235.042. AUTHORITY TO REGULATE
Sec. 235.043. PROHIBITED REGULATIONS
Sec. 235.044. INJUNCTION
Sec. 235.045. CRIMINAL PENALTY
CHAPTER 236.
COUNTY REGULATION OF FIREARMS, ARCHERY EQUIPMENT, KNIVES, AMMUNITION, FIREARM SUPPLIES, AND SPORT SHOOTING RANGES
Sec. 236.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 236.002. FIREARMS; AIR GUNS; ARCHERY EQUIPMENT; SPORT SHOOTING RANGE
Sec. 236.003. REGULATION OF OUTDOOR SPORT SHOOTING RANGE
CHAPTER 240.
MISCELLANEOUS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER A. REGULATION OF KEEPING OF WILD ANIMALS
Sec. 240.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 240.002. REGULATION
Sec. 240.003. OFFENSE
Sec. 240.004. INJUNCTION
SUBCHAPTER B. OUTDOOR LIGHTING NEAR
Sec. 240.031. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 240.032. COUNTY REGULATORY AUTHORITY; ADOPTION OF ORDERS
Sec. 240.0325. EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN OUTDOOR LIGHTING
Sec. 240.033. REGULATION OF SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 240.034. EXEMPTION
Sec. 240.035. ENFORCEMENT; PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER C. REGULATION OF WATER WELLS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 240.041. DEFINITION
Sec. 240.042. AUTHORITY TO REGULATE PLACEMENT OF WATER WELLS
Sec. 240.043. NOTICE
Sec. 240.044. FEE
Sec. 240.045. INSPECTION
Sec. 240.046. COMPLIANCE REQUIRED
Sec. 240.047. OFFENSE; PENALTY
Sec. 240.048. EXCEPTIONS
SUBCHAPTER E. COMMUNICATION FACILITY STRUCTURES
Sec. 240.081. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 240.082. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 240.083. AUTHORITY OF COUNTY TO REGULATE
Sec. 240.084. LOCATION OF COMMUNICATION FACILITY STRUCTURE
Sec. 240.085. FILING REQUIREMENTS REGARDING CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 240.086. VARIANCES
Sec. 240.087. OFFENSE
Sec. 240.088. INJUNCTION
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 240.901. LAND USE REGULATION FOR FLOOD CONTROL IN COASTAL COUNTIES
Sec. 240.902. CLOSING OF GULF BEACHES
Sec. 240.905. LAND USE REGULATION FOR FLOOD CONTROL IN TRINITY RIVER BASIN
Sec. 240.907. FEE FOR CUTTING COUNTY ROAD
Sec. 240.909. REGULATION OF TREE CUTTING IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 240.910. REGULATION OF LITTER AND MOSQUITO CONTROL IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 240.911. BOND FOR PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION
SUBTITLE C. REGULATORY AUTHORITY APPLYING TO MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 241.
MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY ZONING AUTHORITY AROUND AIRPORTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 241.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 241.002. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS
Sec. 241.003. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 241.004. AIRPORT USED IN INTEREST OF PUBLIC
Sec. 241.005. ADOPTION OF REGULATION INCLUDES AMENDMENT OR OTHER CHANGE
SUBCHAPTER B. ADOPTION OF AIRPORT ZONING REGULATIONS
Sec. 241.011. AIRPORT HAZARD AREA ZONING REGULATIONS
Sec. 241.012. AIRPORT COMPATIBLE LAND USE ZONING REGULATIONS
Sec. 241.013. EXTRATERRITORIAL ZONING IN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 45,000
Sec. 241.014. JOINT AIRPORT ZONING BOARD
Sec. 241.015. INCORPORATION OF AIRPORT ZONING REGULATION INTO COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE
Sec. 241.016. AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION
Sec. 241.017. PROCEDURAL LIMITATIONS APPLYING TO ADOPTION OF ZONING REGULATIONS
Sec. 241.018. REASONABLENESS OF AIRPORT ZONING REGULATIONS
Sec. 241.019. NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
Sec. 241.020. PERMITS
SUBCHAPTER C. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY AND BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Sec. 241.031. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY
Sec. 241.032. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Sec. 241.033. AUTHORITY OF BOARD
Sec. 241.034. VARIANCES
Sec. 241.035. HAZARD MARKING AND LIGHTING
Sec. 241.036. APPEAL TO BOARD
SUBCHAPTER D. JUDICIAL REVIEW AND OTHER REMEDIES
Sec. 241.041. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF BOARD DECISION
Sec. 241.042. TRIAL BY COURT
Sec. 241.043. EFFECT OF HOLDING OF THE COURT
Sec. 241.044. ADDITIONAL REMEDIES
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 241.901. CONFLICT OF AN AIRPORT HAZARD AREA ZONING REGULATION WITH ANOTHER REGULATION
Sec. 241.902. CONFLICT OF AN AIRPORT COMPATIBLE LAND USE ZONING REGULATION WITH ANOTHER REGULATION
Sec. 241.903. ACQUISITION OF AIR RIGHTS OR OTHER PROPERTY
CHAPTER 242.
AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITY AND COUNTY TO REGULATE SUBDIVISIONS IN AND OUTSIDE MUNICIPALITY'S EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
Sec. 242.001. REGULATION OF SUBDIVISIONS IN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION GENERALLY
Sec. 242.0015. ARBITRATION REGARDING SUBDIVISION REGULATION AGREEMENT
Sec. 242.002. REGULATION OF SUBDIVISIONS IN POPULOUS COUNTIES OR CONTIGUOUS COUNTIES
Sec. 242.003. AUTHORITY OF CERTAIN BORDER COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES TO REGULATE SUBDIVISIONS IN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION BY AGREEMENT
CHAPTER 243.
MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY AUTHORITY TO REGULATE SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS
Sec. 243.001. PURPOSE; EFFECT ON OTHER REGULATORY AUTHORITY
Sec. 243.002. DEFINITION
Sec. 243.003. AUTHORITY TO REGULATE
Sec. 243.0031. AUTHORITY TO REGULATE CERTAIN SEXUALLY ORIENTED PERFORMANCES
Sec. 243.004. EXEMPT BUSINESS
Sec. 243.005. BUSINESS LICENSED UNDER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CODE: BUSINESS HAVING COIN-OPERATED MACHINES
Sec. 243.006. SCOPE OF REGULATION
Sec. 243.007. LICENSES OR PERMITS
Sec. 243.0075. NOTICE BY SIGN
Sec. 243.008. INSPECTION
Sec. 243.009. FEES
Sec. 243.010. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 243.011. EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS
CHAPTER 244.
LOCATION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES AND SHELTERS
SUBCHAPTER A. CORRECTIONAL OR REHABILITATION FACILITY
Sec. 244.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 244.002. NOTICE OF PROPOSED LOCATION
Sec. 244.003. PROXIMITY OF CORRECTIONAL OR REHABILITATION FACILITY
Sec. 244.004. LOCAL CONSENT
Sec. 244.006. EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 244.007. CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAW
SUBCHAPTER B. SHELTER FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS
Sec. 244.021. DEFINITION
Sec. 244.022. APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 244.023. RESTRICTION
Sec. 244.024. NOTICE
Sec. 244.025. MUNICIPAL CONSENT
Sec. 244.026. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT
CHAPTER 245.
ISSUANCE OF LOCAL PERMITS
Sec. 245.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 245.002. UNIFORMITY OF REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 245.003. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
Sec. 245.004. EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 245.005. DORMANT PROJECTS
Sec. 245.006. ENFORCEMENT OF CHAPTER
Sec. 245.007. CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION WORK ON COUNTY-OWNED BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
CHAPTER 246.
CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
Sec. 246.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 246.002. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 246.003. REQUEST PROCESS
Sec. 246.004. COMMISSION JURISDICTION
CHAPTER 247.
THIRD-PARTY REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENTS AND INSPECTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 247.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 247.002. THIRD-PARTY REVIEW OR INSPECTION REQUIRED
Sec. 247.0025. THIRD-PARTY REVIEW OR INSPECTION FOR HOME BACKUP POWER INSTALLATIONS
Sec. 247.003. ADDITIONAL FEE PROHIBITED
Sec. 247.004. THIRD-PARTY REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 247.005. WAIVER PROHIBITED
Sec. 247.006. APPEAL
CHAPTER 248.
REGULATION OF ENERGY SOURCES AND ENGINES
Sec. 248.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 248.002. RESTRICTION ON REGULATION OF ENERGY SOURCES
Sec. 248.003. RESTRICTION ON REGULATION OF ENGINES
CHAPTER 250.
MISCELLANEOUS REGULATORY AUTHORITY
Sec. 250.001. RESTRICTION ON REGULATION OF SPORT SHOOTING RANGES
Sec. 250.002. REGULATION OF AMATEUR RADIO ANTENNAS
Sec. 250.003. PERSONAL LIABILITY OF NONOWNERS
Sec. 250.004. AGENT FOR SERVICE; NOTICE OF CITATION
Sec. 250.005. OTHER REMEDIES UNAFFECTED
Sec. 250.006. GRAFFITI REMOVAL
Sec. 250.007. REGULATION OF RENTAL OR LEASING OF HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS
Sec. 250.008. LINKAGE FEES PROHIBITED
Sec. 250.009. CERTAIN SALES OF BEVERAGES BY CHILDREN
Sec. 250.010. BATTERY-CHARGED FENCES
Sec. 250.011. THIRD-PARTY FOOD DELIVERY SERVICES
Sec. 250.012. RESIDENTIAL FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Sec. 250.013. RESIDENTIAL IMMIGRANT OR REFUGEE CHILD DETENTION FACILITIES
Sec. 250.014. GROUP DAY-CARE HOME AND FAMILY HOME REGULATORY CERTAINTY
TITLE 8. ACQUISITION, SALE, OR LEASE OF PROPERTY
SUBTITLE A. MUNICIPAL ACQUISITION, SALE, OR LEASE OF PROPERTY
CHAPTER 251.
MUNICIPAL RIGHT OF EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 251.001. RIGHT OF EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 251.002. PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 252.
PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 252.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 252.002. MUNICIPAL CHARTER CONTROLS IN CASE OF CONFLICT
Sec. 252.003. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW
SUBCHAPTER B. COMPETITIVE BIDDING OR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS REQUIRED
Sec. 252.021. COMPETITIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR PURCHASES
Sec. 252.0215. COMPETITIVE BIDDING IN RELATION TO HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS
Sec. 252.022. GENERAL EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 252.023. EXEMPTIONS FROM REFERENDUM PROVISIONS
Sec. 252.024. SELECTION OF INSURANCE BROKER
SUBCHAPTER C. PROCEDURES
Sec. 252.041. NOTICE REQUIREMENT
Sec. 252.0415. PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRONIC BIDS OR PROPOSALS
Sec. 252.042. REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR CERTAIN PROCUREMENTS
Sec. 252.043. AWARD OF CONTRACT
Sec. 252.0435. SAFETY RECORD OF BIDDER CONSIDERED
Sec. 252.0436. CONTRACT WITH PERSON INDEBTED TO MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 252.044. CONTRACTOR'S BOND
Sec. 252.045. REFERENDUM ON ISSUANCE OF TIME WARRANTS
Sec. 252.046. CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH CURRENT FUNDS TO BE SET ASIDE
Sec. 252.047. PAYMENT METHOD FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTS
Sec. 252.048. CHANGE ORDERS
Sec. 252.049. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION IN BIDS OR PROPOSALS
Sec. 252.050. LEASE-PURCHASE OR INSTALLMENT PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
Sec. 252.051. APPRAISAL REQUIRED BEFORE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY WITH BOND PROCEEDS
SUBCHAPTER D. ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 252.061. INJUNCTION
Sec. 252.062. CRIMINAL PENALTIES
Sec. 252.063. REMOVAL; INELIGIBILITY
CHAPTER 253.
SALE OR LEASE OF PROPERTY BY MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 253.001. SALE OF PARK LAND, MUNICIPAL BUILDING SITE, OR ABANDONED ROADWAY
Sec. 253.002. TRANSACTIONS CONCERNING AN ISLAND, FLAT, OR SUBMERGED LAND
Sec. 253.003. PURCHASE AND SALE OF FEDERAL PROPERTY
Sec. 253.004. GRANT OR LEASE OF PROPERTY FOR JUVENILE BOARD
Sec. 253.005. LEASE OF OIL, GAS, OR MINERAL LAND
Sec. 253.006. LEASE OF MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL OR SWIMMING POOL
Sec. 253.007. SALE OR LEASE OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE BY CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 253.008. SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY PUBLIC AUCTION
Sec. 253.009. CONVEYANCE OF ADJOINING PROPERTY TO MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Sec. 253.010. SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO CERTAIN NONPROFIT OR RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
Sec. 253.011. CONVEYANCE TO NONPROFIT CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC USE
Sec. 253.012. CONVEYANCE TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BY CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 253.0125. CONVEYANCE TO CERTAIN ENTITIES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES
Sec. 253.013. DONATION OF REAL PROPERTY OF NEGLIGIBLE OR NEGATIVE VALUE TO CERTAIN PRIVATE PERSONS
Sec. 253.014. BROKER AGREEMENTS AND FEES FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY
CHAPTER 254.
ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF ISLAND PROPERTY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 254.001. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
Sec. 254.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 254.003. AUTHORITY REGARDING ISLAND PROPERTY
Sec. 254.004. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW
SUBCHAPTER B. MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF ISLAND PROPERTY; BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Sec. 254.021. MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL BY GOVERNING BODY OR BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Sec. 254.022. ORGANIZATION AND DUTIES OF BOARD
Sec. 254.023. CHARACTER OF BOARD; GENERAL POWERS
Sec. 254.024. COMPETITIVE BIDDING
SUBCHAPTER C. OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 254.051. AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITY TO ISSUE OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 254.052. ELECTION
Sec. 254.053. AUTHORITY OF BOARD TO ISSUE OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 254.054. LIMITATION ON AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF EXPENSE NOTES
Sec. 254.055. MATURITY OF OBLIGATION
Sec. 254.056. SIGNATURES; SEAL
Sec. 254.057. SALE OF OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 254.058. CONTENTS OF ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION
Sec. 254.059. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS RELATING TO REVENUE OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 254.060. SECURITY FOR AND PAYMENT OF OBLIGATIONS PAYABLE FROM REVENUE
Sec. 254.061. USE OF CERTAIN PROCEEDS
Sec. 254.062. LEASE OR SALE OF ISLAND PROPERTY
Sec. 254.063. ENCUMBRANCE OF ISLAND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS OR FACILITIES FINANCED BY OBLIGATIONS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES
SUBCHAPTER D. REFUNDING OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 254.081. APPLICABILITY OF LAW RELATING TO ORIGINAL OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 254.082. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE TAX REFUNDING OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 254.083. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE REVENUE REFUNDING OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 254.084. TERMS OF ISSUANCE OF REVENUE REFUNDING OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 254.085. REGISTRATION OF REFUNDING OBLIGATIONS BY COMPTROLLER
Sec. 254.086. ESCROW AGREEMENT
CHAPTER 255.
CONVERSION OF PROPERTY FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES
Sec. 255.001. SPECIAL HEARING AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONVERSION OF PROPERTY TO HOUSE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS
SUBTITLE B. COUNTY ACQUISITION, SALE, OR LEASE OF PROPERTY
CHAPTER 261.
COUNTY RIGHT OF EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 261.001. RIGHT OF EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 261.002. PROCEDURE
Sec. 261.003. APPEAL
CHAPTER 262.
PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING AUTHORITY OF COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 262.001. APPOINTMENT OF AGENT TO MAKE CONTRACTS
Sec. 262.002. AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE ROAD EQUIPMENT AND TIRES THROUGH COMPTROLLER
Sec. 262.003. SMALL, SOLE-SOURCE PURCHASE EXEMPT FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING
Sec. 262.004. CONTRACT AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS VEST RIGHTS IN COUNTY; SUIT ON CONTRACT OR OTHER INSTRUMENT
Sec. 262.005. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW
Sec. 262.006. LEAST COST REVIEW PROGRAM
Sec. 262.007. SUIT AGAINST COUNTY ARISING UNDER CERTAIN CONTRACTS
SUBCHAPTER B. PURCHASING AGENTS
Sec. 262.011. PURCHASING AGENTS
Sec. 262.0115. PURCHASING AGENTS IN COUNTIES WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 100,000
Sec. 262.012. COUNTY AUDITORS AS PURCHASING AGENTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER C. COMPETITIVE BIDDING IN GENERAL
Sec. 262.021. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 262.022. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 262.0225. ADDITIONAL COMPETITIVE PROCEDURES
Sec. 262.023. COMPETITIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN PURCHASES
Sec. 262.0235. PROCEDURES ADOPTED BY COUNTY PURCHASING AGENTS FOR ELECTRONIC BIDS OR PROPOSALS
Sec. 262.024. DISCRETIONARY EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 262.0241. MANDATORY EXEMPTIONS: CERTAIN RECREATIONAL SERVICES
Sec. 262.0245. COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES ADOPTED BY COUNTY PURCHASING AGENTS OR COMMISSIONERS COURT
Sec. 262.025. COMPETITIVE BIDDING NOTICE
Sec. 262.0255. ADDITIONAL NOTICE AND BOND PROVISIONS RELATING TO PURCHASE OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT
Sec. 262.0256. PRE-BID CONFERENCE FOR CERTAIN COUNTIES OR A DISTRICT GOVERNED BY THOSE COUNTIES
Sec. 262.026. OPENING OF BIDS
Sec. 262.027. AWARDING OF CONTRACT
Sec. 262.0271. CONSIDERATION OF HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDED BY BIDDER
Sec. 262.0275. SAFETY RECORD OF BIDDER CONSIDERED
Sec. 262.0276. CONTRACT WITH PERSON INDEBTED TO COUNTY
Sec. 262.028. LUMP-SUM OR UNIT PRICE METHOD
Sec. 262.029. TIME WARRANT ELECTION
Sec. 262.0295. ALTERNATIVE MULTISTEP COMPETITIVE PROPOSAL PROCEDURE
Sec. 262.030. ALTERNATIVE COMPETITIVE PROPOSAL PROCEDURE FOR CERTAIN GOODS AND SERVICES
Sec. 262.0305. MODIFICATION AFTER AWARD
Sec. 262.031. CHANGES IN PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Sec. 262.032. BID OR PERFORMANCE BOND; PAYMENT UNDER CONTRACT
Sec. 262.033. INJUNCTION
Sec. 262.034. CRIMINAL PENALTIES
Sec. 262.036. SELECTION AND RETENTION OF INSURANCE BROKER
Sec. 262.037. QUALIFICATION
CHAPTER 263.
SALE OR LEASE OF PROPERTY BY COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR REAL PROPERTY
Sec. 263.001. SALE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY
Sec. 263.002. ABANDONED SEAWALL OR HIGHWAY PROPERTY
Sec. 263.003. SCHOOL LANDS
Sec. 263.004. RESTRICTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND LIMITATIONS
Sec. 263.005. USE BY PUBLIC UTILITY OR COMMON CARRIER
Sec. 263.006. EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY
Sec. 263.007. SALE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY THROUGH SEALED-BID PROCEDURE
Sec. 263.008. BROKER AGREEMENTS AND FEES FOR THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
SUBCHAPTER B. DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY
Sec. 263.051. AIRPORT LAND
Sec. 263.052. CERTAIN LAND, HOUSING, OR FACILITIES ACQUIRED FROM UNITED STATES
Sec. 263.053. SALE AND SUBSEQUENT LEASE OR LICENSE OF PROPERTY IN COUNTIES WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 250,000
Sec. 263.054. RELINQUISHMENT OF ABANDONED LAND
Sec. 263.055. CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY FROM COUNTY TO TEXAS A&I UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC
SUBCHAPTER C. LEASE OR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PRIVATELY OWNED HOTEL
Sec. 263.101. APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER TO POPULOUS COUNTIES
Sec. 263.102. LEASE
Sec. 263.103. CREATION OF ENCUMBRANCE
Sec. 263.104. LENDING CREDIT
Sec. 263.105. CONDITIONS OF LEASE
Sec. 263.106. SALE
Sec. 263.107. EXPENDITURE OF TAX FUNDS
SUBCHAPTER D. DISPOSITION OF SALVAGE OR SURPLUS PROPERTY
Sec. 263.151. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 263.152. DISPOSITION
Sec. 263.1521. DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN SENSITIVE MEDIA DEVICES
Sec. 263.153. NOTICE
Sec. 263.154. REJECTION OF OFFER
Sec. 263.1545. BROKER AGREEMENTS FOR THE SALE OF CERTAIN SURPLUS PROPERTY BY CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 263.155. RECORD
Sec. 263.156. PROCEEDS
Sec. 263.157. TITLE
Sec. 263.158. RULES
SUBCHAPTER E. CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM COUNTY TO UNITED STATES
Sec. 263.201. ACQUISITION AND CONVEYANCE OF LAND FOR WATER PROJECTS
Sec. 263.202. CONVEYANCE FOR PUBLIC BUILDING
Sec. 263.203. CONVEYANCE FOR CIVIL WORKS PROJECT
Sec. 263.204. CONVEYANCE FOR MILITARY INSTALLATION OR FACILITY
Sec. 263.205. CONSIDERATION
Sec. 263.206. ASSENT TO GRANT OF EASEMENT
SUBCHAPTER F. ADVERTISING SPACE
Sec. 263.251. SALE OR LEASE OF ADVERTISING SPACE
CHAPTER 270.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AFFECTING THE ACQUISITION, SALE, OR LEASE OF PROPERTY BY COUNTIES
Sec. 270.001. ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY BY CONVEYANCE
Sec. 270.002. PURCHASE AND SALE OF PROPERTY AFTER JUDGMENT
Sec. 270.003. ACQUISITION AND USE OF PUBLIC PLATFORM TONNAGE SCALES
Sec. 270.004. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF LAND OR HOUSING
Sec. 270.005. CONTRACTS WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION IN POPULOUS COUNTY
Sec. 270.006. REPORT ABOUT USE OF, OR ACCIDENT INVOLVING, EQUIPMENT IN COUNTY WITH POPULATION OF 500,000 OR MORE
Sec. 270.007. SALE OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Sec. 270.008. DISPOSAL OF SUPER COLLIDER PROPERTY
Sec. 270.009. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF COUNTY
SUBTITLE C. ACQUISITION, SALE, OR LEASE PROVISIONS APPLYING TO MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 271.
PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITIES, COUNTIES, AND CERTAIN OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
SUBCHAPTER A. PUBLIC PROPERTY FINANCE ACT
Sec. 271.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 271.002. PURPOSE
Sec. 271.003. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 271.004. REAL PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Sec. 271.005. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY
Sec. 271.006. COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 271.0065. ADDITIONAL COMPETITIVE PROCEDURES
Sec. 271.007. APPROVED AND REGISTERED CONTRACT
Sec. 271.008. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS
Sec. 271.009. TERM OF CONTRACT
SUBCHAPTER B. COMPETITIVE BIDDING ON CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS
Sec. 271.021. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 271.022. EXEMPT CONTRACT
Sec. 271.023. CONFLICT OF LAWS
Sec. 271.024. COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE APPLICABLE TO CONTRACT
Sec. 271.0245. ADDITIONAL COMPETITIVE PROCEDURES
Sec. 271.025. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sec. 271.026. OPENING OF BIDS
Sec. 271.027. AWARD OF CONTRACT
Sec. 271.0275. SAFETY RECORD OF BIDDER CONSIDERED
Sec. 271.028. EFFECT OF NONCOMPLIANCE
Sec. 271.029. CRIMINAL PENALTIES
SUBCHAPTER C. CERTIFICATE OF OBLIGATION ACT
Sec. 271.041. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 271.042. PURPOSE; CONFLICT
Sec. 271.043. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 271.044. SUBCHAPTER AVAILABLE TO CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 271.045. PURPOSES FOR WHICH CERTIFICATES MAY BE AUTHORIZED
Sec. 271.046. ADDITIONAL PURPOSES FOR CERTIFICATES
Sec. 271.0461. ADDITIONAL PURPOSE FOR CERTIFICATES: DEMOLITION OF DANGEROUS STRUCTURES OR RESTORATION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES
Sec. 271.047. AUTHORIZATION OF CERTIFICATES BY ORDINANCE OR ORDER; OTHER PROVISIONS IN CERTIFICATES
Sec. 271.048. CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS; FUNDING AND EXCHANGE
Sec. 271.049. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES; PETITION AND ELECTION
Sec. 271.050. SALE OF CERTIFICATES
Sec. 271.051. CERTIFICATES AS INVESTMENTS OR AS SECURITY FOR DEPOSITS
Sec. 271.052. CERTIFICATES PAYABLE FROM AND SECURED BY OTHER REVENUES
Sec. 271.0525. REFINANCING CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY COUNTY
Sec. 271.053. CERTIFICATES AS DEBT AND SECURITY
Sec. 271.054. COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENT
Sec. 271.055. NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sec. 271.056. EXEMPTIONS FROM ADVERTISEMENT REQUIREMENT
Sec. 271.0565. PRE-BID CONFERENCE
Sec. 271.057. AWARD OF CONTRACT
Sec. 271.058. AUTHORITY TO REJECT BIDS
Sec. 271.059. CONTRACTOR'S BONDS
Sec. 271.060. CHANGE ORDERS
Sec. 271.061. COMPENSATION ON UNIT PRICE CONTRACTS
Sec. 271.062. CERTAIN CONTRACTS NOT REQUIRED TO BE IN WRITING
Sec. 271.063. UNCONSTITUTIONAL PROCEDURE CORRECTED BY RESOLUTION OF ISSUER
Sec. 271.064. CRIMINAL PENALTIES
SUBCHAPTER D. STATE COOPERATION IN LOCAL PURCHASING PROGRAMS
Sec. 271.081. DEFINITION
Sec. 271.082. PURCHASING PROGRAM
Sec. 271.083. LOCAL GOVERNMENT PARTICIPATION
SUBCHAPTER E. STATE INTERCEPT TO INCREASE CREDIT RATING
Sec. 271.091. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 271.092. AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS BOND REVIEW BOARD AND COMPTROLLER
Sec. 271.093. FORM OF AGREEMENT; CONDITIONS
Sec. 271.094. NOTICE, DEPOSIT OF DEBT SERVICE, AUTHORIZATION, AND TRANSMITTAL
Sec. 271.095. RIGHT TO PLEDGE PAYMENTS
Sec. 271.096. ADMINISTRATION, RULES, FEES
SUBCHAPTER F. COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM
Sec. 271.101. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 271.102. COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
SUBCHAPTER G. PURCHASES FROM FEDERAL SCHEDULE SOURCES OF SUPPLY
Sec. 271.103. FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE SOURCES
SUBCHAPTER I. ADJUDICATION OF CLAIMS ARISING UNDER WRITTEN
Sec. 271.151. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 271.152. WAIVER OF IMMUNITY TO SUIT FOR CERTAIN CLAIMS
Sec. 271.153. LIMITATIONS ON ADJUDICATION AWARDS
Sec. 271.154. CONTRACTUAL ADJUDICATION PROCEDURES ENFORCEABLE
Sec. 271.155. NO WAIVER OF OTHER DEFENSES
Sec. 271.156. NO WAIVER OF IMMUNITY TO SUIT IN FEDERAL COURT
Sec. 271.157. NO WAIVER OF IMMUNITY TO SUIT FOR TORT LIABILITY
Sec. 271.158. NO GRANT OF IMMUNITY TO SUIT
Sec. 271.160. JOINT ENTERPRISE
SUBCHAPTER J. DESIGN-BUILD PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN CIVIL WORKS PROJECTS
Sec. 271.181. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 271.182. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 271.186. LIMITATION ON NUMBER OF PROJECTS
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 271.901. PROCEDURE FOR AWARDING CONTRACT IF MUNICIPALITY OR DISTRICT RECEIVES IDENTICAL BIDS
Sec. 271.902. PROHIBITION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN PURCHASE BY MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY FROM COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONS
Sec. 271.903. COMMITMENT OF CURRENT REVENUE
Sec. 271.904. ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL, OR LAND SURVEYING SERVICES CONTRACTS: INDEMNIFICATION LIMITATIONS; DUTIES OF ENGINEER, ARCHITECT, OR LAND SURVEYOR
Sec. 271.9041. APPRAISAL SERVICE CONTRACTS; INDEMNIFICATION LIMITATIONS; DUTIES OF APPRAISER
Sec. 271.905. CONSIDERATION OF LOCATION OF BIDDER'S PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
Sec. 271.9051. CONSIDERATION OF LOCATION OF BIDDER'S PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 271.906. REVERSE AUCTION METHOD OF PURCHASING
Sec. 271.907. VENDORS THAT MEET OR EXCEED AIR QUALITY STANDARDS
Sec. 271.908. LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE ENTITIES FOR CIVIL WORKS PROJECTS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO REAL PROPERTY
CHAPTER 272.
SALE OR LEASE OF PROPERTY BY MUNICIPALITIES, COUNTIES, AND CERTAIN OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Sec. 272.001. NOTICE OF SALE OR EXCHANGE OF LAND BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION; EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 272.002. CONVEYANCES BY CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO THE UNITED STATES FOR PURPOSES RELATED TO WATERWAYS
Sec. 272.003. RENTAL OF OFFICE SPACE BY COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT RELIEF ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 272.004. TRANSFERS OF PROPERTY BY CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 272.005. LEASE OF PROPERTY TO GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY
Sec. 272.006. SALE OR TRANSFER OF LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE
CHAPTER 273.
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES BY MUNICIPALITIES, COUNTIES, AND OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Sec. 273.001. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY; EXERCISE OF POLICE POWER
Sec. 273.002. CONDEMNATION
Sec. 273.003. NECESSARY ALTERATIONS
Sec. 273.004. CONTROL BY A MUNICIPALITY WITHIN ITS CORPORATE LIMITS
Sec. 273.005. MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT, AND OPERATION OF PROPERTY
Sec. 273.006. WARRANTS AND BONDS
Sec. 273.007. USE; CHARGE FOR USE
Sec. 273.008. SPECIAL TAX
Sec. 273.009. CUMULATIVE OF MUNICIPAL CHARTER PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 280.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AFFECTING ACQUISITION, SALE, OR LEASE OF PROPERTY BY MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES
Sec. 280.001. LAND FOR USE OF UNITED STATES
Sec. 280.002. ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY PERMITTED IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES
Sec. 280.003. HOSPITAL SITES IN COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 280.004. REGIONAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Sec. 280.005. FIREARM BUYBACK PROGRAMS PROHIBITED
TITLE 9. PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
SUBTITLE A. MUNICIPAL PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
CHAPTER 281.
MUNICIPAL CIVIC CENTER AUTHORITIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 281.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 281.002. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION OF AUTHORITIES
Sec. 281.011. CHARACTERISTICS
Sec. 281.012. COMPOSITION
Sec. 281.013. PETITION
Sec. 281.014. NOTICE
Sec. 281.015. HEARING
Sec. 281.016. FINAL ORDER AND APPEAL
SUBCHAPTER C. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 281.021. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 281.022. QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 281.023. TERMS OF OFFICE; APPOINTMENTS; VACANCIES
Sec. 281.024. BOND; OATHS OF OFFICE
Sec. 281.025. OFFICERS
Sec. 281.026. BYLAWS
Sec. 281.027. OFFICE AND MEETING PLACE
Sec. 281.028. MEETINGS; NOTICE
Sec. 281.029. FEES OF OFFICE
SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 281.041. ORGANIZATIONAL EXPENSES
Sec. 281.042. MANAGEMENT
Sec. 281.043. EMPLOYEES
Sec. 281.044. FACILITIES
Sec. 281.045. DURATION OF CERTAIN LEASES
Sec. 281.046. CONTRACTS
Sec. 281.047. CONTRACTS OVER $50,000
Sec. 281.048. CONSTRUCTION BIDS; CONTRACTS; BONDS
Sec. 281.049. FEES; RULES
Sec. 281.050. ACQUISITION OF LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY
Sec. 281.051. EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 281.052. SUITS
Sec. 281.053. COSTS, DEPOSITS, AND APPEAL BONDS
Sec. 281.054. COSTS OF RELOCATION
Sec. 281.055. SURPLUS PROPERTY
Sec. 281.056. ADDITION OF MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 281.057. RECORDS
Sec. 281.058. SURETY BOND PREMIUMS
Sec. 281.059. DEPOSITORY
Sec. 281.060. INVESTMENTS
Sec. 281.061. FISCAL YEAR; AUDIT
Sec. 281.062. SUPPLIES; SEAL
SUBCHAPTER E. REVENUE BONDS
Sec. 281.071. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 281.072. ADDITIONAL SECURITY
Sec. 281.073. BOND PROVISIONS
Sec. 281.074. SALE OF BONDS
Sec. 281.075. APPROVAL; REGISTRATION
Sec. 281.076. BOND PROCEEDS
Sec. 281.077. REFUND OF BONDS
Sec. 281.078. BONDS AS INVESTMENTS; SECURITY
Sec. 281.079. PAID BONDS AND COUPONS
SUBCHAPTER F. CONTRACTS WITH CIVIC CENTER AUTHORITIES
Sec. 281.091. AUTHORIZATION; PURPOSES
Sec. 281.092. PAYMENTS
Sec. 281.093. CONFLICT WITH MUNICIPAL CHARTER
CHAPTER 282.
MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY OVER PUBLIC GROUNDS
Sec. 282.001. GENERAL AUTHORITY OF HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 282.002. GENERAL AUTHORITY OF GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 282.003. AUTHORITY OF HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY TO GRANT FRANCHISE
CHAPTER 283.
MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY USED BY TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDER IN MUNICIPALITY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 283.001. STATE POLICY; PURPOSE
Sec. 283.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 283.003. COMMISSION REVIEW
Sec. 283.004. APPLICATION
Sec. 283.005. INFORMATION
Sec. 283.006. FEE REQUIREMENT FOR USE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY
SUBCHAPTER B. RIGHT-OF-WAY FEES
Sec. 283.051. RIGHT-OF-WAY FEE
Sec. 283.052. EFFECT OF PAYMENT OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FEES TO MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 283.053. BASE AMOUNT
Sec. 283.054. EXISTING FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS AND ORDINANCES
Sec. 283.055. DETERMINATION OF FEES BY COMMISSION
Sec. 283.056. MUNICIPAL AUTHORIZATIONS; PROHIBITION ON OTHER FEES AND CHARGES
Sec. 283.057. INDEMNITY
Sec. 283.058. ADDITIONAL COMMISSION JURISDICTION
CHAPTER 284.
DEPLOYMENT OF NETWORK NODES IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 284.001. FINDINGS AND POLICY
Sec. 284.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 284.003. LIMITATION ON SIZE OF NETWORK NODES
SUBCHAPTER B. USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
Sec. 284.051. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 284.052. EXCLUSIVE USE PROHIBITED
Sec. 284.053. ANNUAL PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY RATE
Sec. 284.054. PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY RATE ADJUSTMENT
Sec. 284.055. USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND APPLICABLE RATE
Sec. 284.056. COLLOCATION OF NETWORK NODES ON SERVICE POLES
Sec. 284.057. PROHIBITION ON OTHER COMPENSATION
SUBCHAPTER C. ACCESS AND APPROVALS
Sec. 284.101. RIGHT OF ACCESS TO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
Sec. 284.102. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 284.103. GENERAL LIMITATION ON PLACEMENT OF POLES
Sec. 284.104. INSTALLATION IN MUNICIPAL PARKS AND RESIDENTIAL AREAS
Sec. 284.105. INSTALLATION IN HISTORIC OR DESIGN DISTRICTS
Sec. 284.106. EQUIPMENT CABINETS
Sec. 284.107. COMPLIANCE WITH UNDERGROUNDING REQUIREMENT
Sec. 284.108. DESIGN MANUAL
Sec. 284.109. EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 284.110. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
SUBCHAPTER D. APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS
Sec. 284.151. PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL ACTIONS
Sec. 284.152. AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE PERMIT
Sec. 284.153. GENERAL PROCESS RELATING TO PERMIT APPLICATION
Sec. 284.154. MUNICIPAL REVIEW PROCESS
Sec. 284.155. TIME OF INSTALLATION
Sec. 284.156. APPLICATION FEES
Sec. 284.157. CERTAIN WORK EXEMPTED
SUBCHAPTER E. ACCESS TO MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY POLES
Sec. 284.201. USE OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITY POLES
SUBCHAPTER F. EFFECT ON OTHER UTILITIES AND PROVIDERS
Sec. 284.251. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 284.252. EFFECT ON INVESTOR-OWNED ELECTRIC UTILITIES, ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES, TELEPHONE COOPERATIVES, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDERS
Sec. 284.253. EFFECT ON PROVIDERS OF CABLE SERVICES OR VIDEO SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER G. GENERAL CONDITIONS OF ACCESS
Sec. 284.301. LOCAL POLICE-POWER-BASED REGULATIONS
Sec. 284.302. INDEMNIFICATION
Sec. 284.303. RELOCATION
Sec. 284.304. INTERFERENCE
SUBTITLE B. COUNTY PUBLIC BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 291.
GENERAL BUILDING PROVISIONS AFFECTING COUNTIES
Sec. 291.001. PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING COUNTY BUILDINGS
Sec. 291.002. OFFICES AT COUNTY SEAT
Sec. 291.003. CONTROL OF COURTHOUSE
Sec. 291.004. PROVISION OF OFFICES, SUPPLIES, AND COURTROOMS TO CERTAIN JUSTICES OF THE PEACE
Sec. 291.005. MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES IN COUNTIES WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 500,000
Sec. 291.006. PRIVATE BUSINESS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
Sec. 291.007. NONBINDING REFERENDUM ON COUNTY PROPERTY MATTER
Sec. 291.010. SECURITY SERVICES IDENTIFICATION CARD
Sec. 291.011. ADVERTISING INSIDE CERTAIN COUNTY FACILITIES
CHAPTER 292.
AUXILIARY COUNTY BUILDINGS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 292.001. AUTHORITY FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN COURTHOUSE; LEASE TO OTHER PERSONS; LOCATION OF JUSTICE OF PEACE COURT
Sec. 292.002. FACILITIES OUTSIDE COUNTY SEAT
Sec. 292.0025. FACILITIES OUTSIDE COUNTY SEAT IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 292.003. FACILITIES IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES OUTSIDE COUNTY SEAT
Sec. 292.004. FACILITIES WITHIN MUNICIPALITY DESIGNATED AS COUNTY SEAT
Sec. 292.005. ISSUANCE OF BOAT AND OUTBOARD MOTOR CERTIFICATES AT BRANCH OFFICES
Sec. 292.006. BRANCH OFFICE OF COUNTY CLERK
SUBCHAPTER B. AUXILIARY FACILITIES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 292.021. FACILITIES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES WITH POPULATIONS OF 90,001 TO 225,000
Sec. 292.022. FACILITIES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES WITH POPULATIONS OVER 110,000
Sec. 292.023. FACILITIES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 292.0231. FACILITIES IN COUNTIES WITH POPULATIONS UNDER 30,000
Sec. 292.024. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR FACILITIES IN COUNTIES WITH LARGE MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 292.025. FACILITIES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 292.026. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR FACILITIES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES WITH POPULATIONS OVER 70,000
Sec. 292.027. TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR FACILITIES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 292.028. MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN TAX OFFICES
Sec. 292.029. COURT FACILITIES IN POPULOUS COUNTIES
Sec. 292.030. FACILITIES IN UNINCORPORATED AREA OF COUNTY
Sec. 292.031. FACILITIES OUTSIDE COUNTY SEAT IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
CHAPTER 293.
COUNTY BUILDING AUTHORITY ACT
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 293.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 293.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 293.003. COUNTIES SUBJECT TO CHAPTER
Sec. 293.004. COUNTY BUILDING STUDY COMMITTEE
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION AND OPERATION
Sec. 293.021. ELECTION; COUNTY BUILDING AUTHORITY
Sec. 293.022. PURPOSES OF AUTHORITY
Sec. 293.023. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 293.024. EMPLOYEES
Sec. 293.025. COMPTROLLER
Sec. 293.026. POWERS OF AUTHORITY
Sec. 293.027. OPERATION OF AUTHORITY
Sec. 293.028. DEPOSITORY
Sec. 293.029. INVESTMENT OF FUNDS
Sec. 293.030. LAW AFFECTING CERTAIN CONTRACTS
Sec. 293.031. UNDERGROUND SHELTER
Sec. 293.032. POWER OF COUNTY
Sec. 293.033. PROVISION OF FACILITIES BY COUNTY
Sec. 293.034. TRANSFER OF ASSETS TO COUNTY; DISSOLUTION
SUBCHAPTER C. FUNDING
Sec. 293.051. REVENUE BONDS
Sec. 293.052. JUNIOR LIEN BONDS; PARITY BONDS
Sec. 293.053. EXAMINATION AND APPROVAL
Sec. 293.054. LEGAL AND AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS
Sec. 293.055. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 293.056. INITIAL INTEREST
SUBTITLE C. PUBLIC BUILDING PROVISIONS APPLYING TO MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 301.
RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL FACILITIES JOINTLY ESTABLISHED BY COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 301.001. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH RECREATIONAL OR CULTURAL FACILITY
Sec. 301.002. FINANCING OF RECREATIONAL OR CULTURAL FACILITY
Sec. 301.003. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO BOARD OF MANAGERS; DONATIONS
Sec. 301.004. COMPOSITION AND TERMS OF OFFICE OF BOARD OF MANAGERS
Sec. 301.005. CHAIRMAN AND OTHER OFFICERS
Sec. 301.006. AUTHORITY OF BOARD TO CONTRACT
Sec. 301.007. FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND BUDGET
Sec. 301.008. PERSONNEL
CHAPTER 302.
ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Sec. 302.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 302.002. ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS
Sec. 302.003. PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BOND
Sec. 302.004. METHOD OF FINANCING; TERMS OF CONTRACT
Sec. 302.005. BIDDING PROCEDURES; AWARD OF CONTRACT
Sec. 302.006. METER GUARANTEES
Sec. 302.007. EXEMPTION FROM OTHER CONTRACTING LAW
Sec. 302.008. ENFORCEMENT
CHAPTER 303.
PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 303.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 303.002. PURPOSE; CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 303.003. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 303.004. ADOPTION OF ALTERNATE PROCEDURE IN CASE OF CONSTITUTIONAL VIOLATION
Sec. 303.005. EFFECT OF CHAPTER ON OTHER LAW
Sec. 303.006. LIMITATION OF CHAPTER
Sec. 303.007. NATURAL GAS AS PUBLIC FACILITY
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION AND OPERATION OF PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION
Sec. 303.021. AUTHORITY TO CREATE
Sec. 303.022. CREATION UNDER OTHER LAW
Sec. 303.023. PROCEDURE
Sec. 303.024. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Sec. 303.025. CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION; BEGINNING OF CORPORATE EXISTENCE
Sec. 303.026. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Sec. 303.027. AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Sec. 303.028. CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
Sec. 303.029. RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Sec. 303.030. RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
Sec. 303.031. REGISTERED OFFICE AND AGENT
Sec. 303.032. CHANGE OF REGISTERED OFFICE OR AGENT
Sec. 303.033. RESIGNATION OF REGISTERED AGENT
Sec. 303.034. AGENTS FOR SERVICE
Sec. 303.035. BOARD
Sec. 303.036. OFFICERS
Sec. 303.037. INDEMNIFICATION
Sec. 303.038. BYLAWS
Sec. 303.039. COMMITTEES
Sec. 303.040. MEETINGS; QUORUM
Sec. 303.041. CORPORATION'S GENERAL POWERS
Sec. 303.0415. APPLICABILITY OF LAWS RELATING TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Sec. 303.042. TAXATION; EXEMPTION
Sec. 303.0421. MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS OWNED BY PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATIONS
Sec. 303.0425. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BENEFICIAL TAX TREATMENT RELATING TO CERTAIN PUBLIC FACILITIES
Sec. 303.0426. AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
Sec. 303.043. NET EARNINGS
Sec. 303.044. OPEN MEETINGS; OPEN RECORDS
Sec. 303.045. ALTERATION OF CORPORATION OR ACTIVITIES
Sec. 303.046. EXAMINATION OF BOOKS AND RECORDS
Sec. 303.047. WAIVER OF NOTICE
SUBCHAPTER C. BONDS
Sec. 303.071. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE
Sec. 303.072. SOURCE OF PAYMENT
Sec. 303.073. TERMS
Sec. 303.074. USE OF PROCEEDS
Sec. 303.075. REFUNDING OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 303.076. APPROVAL OF BONDS BY OTHER ENTITIES
Sec. 303.077. PERFECTION OF SECURITY INTEREST
Sec. 303.078. PURCHASE OF SPONSOR OBLIGATIONS
SUBCHAPTER D. DISSOLUTION OF CORPORATION
Sec. 303.101. DISSOLUTION AUTHORIZED
Sec. 303.102. ARTICLES OF DISSOLUTION
Sec. 303.103. CERTIFICATE OF DISSOLUTION
Sec. 303.104. EXTENSION OF DURATION
Sec. 303.105. VESTING PROPERTY IN SPONSORING ENTITY
Sec. 303.106. RIGHTS, CLAIMS, AND LIABILITIES BEFORE DISSOLUTION
SUBCHAPTER E. ADMINISTRATION BY SECRETARY OF STATE
Sec. 303.121. ADMINISTRATION OF CHAPTER
Sec. 303.122. FEES
Sec. 303.123. NOTICE AND APPEAL OF DISAPPROVAL
Sec. 303.124. DOCUMENTS AS PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE
CHAPTER 304.
ENERGY AGGREGATION MEASURES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Sec. 304.001. AGGREGATION BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 304.002. AGGREGATION BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION FOR CITIZENS
CHAPTER 305.
MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC BUILDING PROVISIONS AFFECTING MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER A. JOINT CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS BY CERTAIN COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 305.001. JOINT CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS BY CERTAIN COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES
SUBCHAPTER B. SALE OF COLISEUM OR STADIUM BETWEEN MUNICIPALITY AND COUNTY
Sec. 305.011. MUNICIPALITY AND COUNTY COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 305.012. SALE BY COUNTY
Sec. 305.013. TERMS OF AGREEMENT
Sec. 305.014. PAYMENTS BY MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 305.015. DELIVERY OF DEED
Sec. 305.016. MUNICIPAL POWERS
Sec. 305.017. SALE BY MUNICIPALITY
TITLE 10. PARKS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
SUBTITLE A. MUNICIPAL PARKS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
CHAPTER 306.
PARK BOARD AND PARK BONDS: MUNICIPALITIES WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 40,000
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 306.001. ELIGIBLE MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 306.002. DEFINITION
Sec. 306.003. CUMULATIVE EFFECT WITH CHARTER PROVISIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. PARK BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Sec. 306.011. CREATION OF BOARD
Sec. 306.012. COMPOSITION; TERM
Sec. 306.013. VACANCY
Sec. 306.014. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES
Sec. 306.015. BOND; OATH
Sec. 306.016. ORGANIZATION; MEETINGS
Sec. 306.017. RECORDS; AUDIT
Sec. 306.018. SEAL
SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 306.031. MANAGEMENT OF PARKS AND FACILITIES
Sec. 306.032. ADDITIONAL POWERS: COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES WITH POPULATION OF LESS THAN 80,000
Sec. 306.033. LAND ACQUIRED IN NAME OF BOARD; SALE OF LAND
Sec. 306.034. GIFTS
Sec. 306.035. PUBLIC FUNDS
Sec. 306.036. DEPOSITORIES
Sec. 306.037. ADVERTISING
Sec. 306.038. CONTRACTS; OPERATING AGREEMENTS
Sec. 306.039. RULES
Sec. 306.040. PERSONNEL
Sec. 306.041. SUITS; LEGAL SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER D. FINANCING
Sec. 306.051. REVENUE BONDS
Sec. 306.052. BOND APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION
Sec. 306.053. BONDS AS NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS AND AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS
Sec. 306.054. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 306.055. TAX BONDS
CHAPTER 307.
USE OF TIDELANDS FOR PARK PURPOSES: GULF COAST MUNICIPALITIES WITH POPULATION OF 50,000 OR MORE
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 307.001. ELIGIBLE MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 307.002. PROPERTY SUBJECT TO PARK USE
Sec. 307.003. DEFINITION
Sec. 307.004. RIGHTS UNAFFECTED
Sec. 307.005. ADDITIONAL POWERS
SUBCHAPTER B. MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF PARK LAND
Sec. 307.021. MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF PARK; PIER
Sec. 307.022. ACQUISITION OF PRIVATE LANDS FOR PARK
Sec. 307.023. LEASES AND OPERATING AGREEMENTS
SUBCHAPTER C. FINANCING
Sec. 307.041. TAX BONDS
Sec. 307.042. REVENUE OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 307.043. ISSUANCE OF REVENUE OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 307.044. REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS
Sec. 307.045. BONDS AS NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS AND AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS
Sec. 307.046. ADDITIONAL TAX; TIME WARRANTS
CHAPTER 308.
MUNICIPAL BANDS
Sec. 308.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 308.002. ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE
Sec. 308.003. ELECTION
Sec. 308.004. ELECTION TO DISCONTINUE BAND
Sec. 308.005. FREQUENCY OF ELECTIONS
Sec. 308.006. ORDINANCES
Sec. 308.007. CITIZEN COMMISSION
Sec. 308.008. EFFECT OF LAW ON OTHER POWERS
CHAPTER 309.
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS
Sec. 309.001. ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 315.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO MUNICIPAL PARKS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
Sec. 315.001. MUNICIPAL PARKS OUTSIDE MUNICIPAL LIMITS: CHARGES; CUMULATIVE EFFECT WITH CHARTER PROVISIONS; LIABILITY
Sec. 315.002. ESTABLISHMENT OF MUNICIPAL STREETS THROUGH CERTAIN PARKS
Sec. 315.003. IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC GROUNDS BY TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 315.004. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO PAY FOR PARKS: MUNICIPALITY WITH 12,000 OR MORE INHABITANTS
Sec. 315.005. MUNICIPAL LIBRARY IN TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 315.006. LIABILITY FOR ADVERSELY AFFECTING HISTORIC STRUCTURE OR PROPERTY
SUBTITLE B. COUNTY PARKS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
CHAPTER 316.
COUNTY USE FEES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL AUTHORITY
Sec. 316.001. AUTHORITY TO SET AND COLLECT FEES
Sec. 316.002. EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 316.003. AMOUNT OF FEES
Sec. 316.004. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES; WAIVER
Sec. 316.005. DISPOSITION OF FEES
SUBCHAPTER B. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 316.021. MUSEUMS AND HISTORIC SITES IN POPULOUS COUNTIES
Sec. 316.022. MUSEUMS AND HISTORIC SITES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES OPERATED BY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
CHAPTER 317.
ABANDONMENT OF COUNTY PARKS
Sec. 317.001. HEARING
Sec. 317.002. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 317.003. ACTION AT HEARING
Sec. 317.004. EFFECT OF ABANDONMENT
CHAPTER 318.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BY COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER A. COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Sec. 318.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 318.002. ESTABLISHMENT
Sec. 318.003. COMPOSITION; TERM
Sec. 318.004. APPOINTMENT BY STATE
Sec. 318.005. MEETINGS
Sec. 318.006. RESOURCE IDENTIFICATION
Sec. 318.007. EDUCATION
Sec. 318.008. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Sec. 318.009. FISCAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES
Sec. 318.010. RESOURCE INTERPRETATION
Sec. 318.0101. PLANNING
Sec. 318.0102. LEADERSHIP AND TRAINING
Sec. 318.012. HISTORIC SITE TAX EXEMPTION
Sec. 318.013. CONTRACTS FOR LEASE OR MANAGEMENT OF LANDMARKS
SUBCHAPTER B. SUPPORT OF PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS
Sec. 318.021. APPROPRIATIONS TO HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONS: CERTAIN COUNTIES
CHAPTER 319.
HORTICULTURAL AND AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITS IN COUNTIES
Sec. 319.001. ANNUAL EXHIBITS
Sec. 319.002. MUSEUMS, BUILDINGS, AND IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 319.003. COOPERATIVE EFFORTS
Sec. 319.004. CONTRACTS AND LEASES
Sec. 319.005. REVENUE
CHAPTER 320.
PARK BOARD AND PARK BONDS: COUNTIES WITH POPULATION OF 5,000 OR MORE
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 320.001. ELIGIBLE COUNTIES
Sec. 320.002. DEFINITION
Sec. 320.003. CREATION OF PARKS BOARD
Sec. 320.004. EXERCISE OF POWERS BY COMMISSIONERS COURT
SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 320.021. COMPOSITION; TERM; QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 320.022. VACANCY
Sec. 320.023. OATH; BOND
Sec. 320.024. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Sec. 320.025. ORGANIZATION; MEETINGS
Sec. 320.026. EXPENSES
Sec. 320.027. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Sec. 320.028. SEAL
SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 320.041. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PARKS
Sec. 320.042. PERSONNEL
Sec. 320.043. DEPOSITORIES AND DISBURSEMENTS; AUDITS
Sec. 320.044. CONTRACTS
Sec. 320.045. RULES
Sec. 320.0455. RULES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES; PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS
Sec. 320.046. GRANTS
Sec. 320.047. FINANCIAL STATEMENT; BUDGET
Sec. 320.048. SUITS; LEGAL SERVICES
Sec. 320.049. RECORDS
Sec. 320.050. SUPERVISION BY COMMISSIONERS COURT
SUBCHAPTER D. REVENUE BONDS
Sec. 320.071. ISSUANCE; PURPOSE
Sec. 320.072. ELECTION
Sec. 320.073. PLEDGE OF REVENUES
Sec. 320.074. PROCEEDS
Sec. 320.075. APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION
Sec. 320.076. FEES AND REVENUE
Sec. 320.077. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 320.078. BONDS NOT STATE OR COUNTY DEBT
Sec. 320.079. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 321.
ISLAND PARKS, BEACH PARKS, AND PUBLIC BEACHES OF COASTAL COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 321.001. ELIGIBLE COUNTIES
Sec. 321.002. DEFINITION
Sec. 321.003. CREATION OF PARKS BOARD
Sec. 321.004. EXERCISE OF POWERS BY COMMISSIONERS COURT
SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 321.021. COMPOSITION; TERM; QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 321.022. VACANCY
Sec. 321.023. OATH; BOND
Sec. 321.024. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
Sec. 321.025. ORGANIZATION; MEETINGS
Sec. 321.026. EXPENSES
Sec. 321.027. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Sec. 321.028. SEAL
SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 321.041. PERSONNEL
Sec. 321.042. DEPOSITORIES AND DISBURSEMENTS
Sec. 321.043. CONTRACTS
Sec. 321.044. LEASES AND OPERATING AGREEMENTS
Sec. 321.045. RULES
Sec. 321.046. GRANTS
Sec. 321.047. FINANCIAL STATEMENT; BUDGET
Sec. 321.048. SUITS; LEGAL SERVICES
Sec. 321.049. RECORDS
SUBCHAPTER D. REVENUE BONDS
Sec. 321.071. ISSUANCE; PURPOSE
Sec. 321.072. PLEDGE OF REVENUES
Sec. 321.073. PROCEEDS
Sec. 321.074. APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION
Sec. 321.075. FEES AND REVENUE
Sec. 321.076. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 321.077. BONDS NOT STATE OR COUNTY DEBT
Sec. 321.078. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
SUBCHAPTER E. COASTAL COUNTY ISLAND PARK, BEACH PARK, AND PUBLIC BEACH RULES
Sec. 321.101. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 321.102. RULES
Sec. 321.103. OFFENSE
CHAPTER 322.
JOINT PARKS BOARD AND PARK BONDS: ADJACENT COUNTIES WITH POPULATIONS OF 2.1 MILLION OR MORE
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 322.001. ELIGIBLE COUNTIES
Sec. 322.002. DEFINITION
Sec. 322.003. CREATION OF JOINT PARKS BOARD
Sec. 322.004. MUNICIPAL CONVEYANCE OF LAND TO BOARD
Sec. 322.005. EXERCISE OF POWERS BY COMMISSIONERS COURT
SUBCHAPTER B. JOINT BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 322.021. COMPOSITION; TERM; QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 322.022. VACANCY
Sec. 322.023. OATH; BOND
Sec. 322.024. ORGANIZATION; MEETINGS
Sec. 322.025. EXPENSES
Sec. 322.026. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Sec. 322.027. SEAL
SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 322.041. PERSONNEL
Sec. 322.042. DEPOSITORIES AND DISBURSEMENTS
Sec. 322.043. CONTRACTS
Sec. 322.044. LEASES AND OPERATING AGREEMENTS
Sec. 322.045. RULES
Sec. 322.046. GRANTS
Sec. 322.047. FINANCIAL STATEMENT; BUDGET
Sec. 322.048. SUITS
Sec. 322.049. NO TAXING POWER
Sec. 322.050. RECORDS
SUBCHAPTER D. REVENUE BONDS
Sec. 322.071. ISSUANCE; PURPOSE
Sec. 322.072. PLEDGE OF REVENUES
Sec. 322.073. PROCEEDS
Sec. 322.074. APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION
Sec. 322.075. FEES AND REVENUE
Sec. 322.076. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 322.077. BONDS NOT STATE OR COUNTY DEBT
Sec. 322.078. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 323.
COUNTY LIBRARIES
SUBCHAPTER A. COUNTY LIBRARY
Sec. 323.001. ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE
Sec. 323.002. MAINTENANCE FUNDS
Sec. 323.003. GIFTS
Sec. 323.004. FARMERS' COUNTY LIBRARY
Sec. 323.005. LIBRARIAN
Sec. 323.006. SUPERVISION
Sec. 323.007. LIBRARY FUND
Sec. 323.008. PARTICIPATION WITH A MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 323.009. PARTICIPATION WITH A COUNTY
Sec. 323.010. JOINT LIBRARY
Sec. 323.011. PARTICIPATION WITH AN ESTABLISHED LIBRARY
Sec. 323.012. PARTICIPATION WITH A PRIVATELY OWNED LIBRARY
Sec. 323.013. DISCONTINUATION OF LIBRARY
SUBCHAPTER B. COUNTY LAW LIBRARY
Sec. 323.021. ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE
Sec. 323.022. GIFTS
Sec. 323.023. LAW LIBRARY FUND
Sec. 323.024. MANAGEMENT
Sec. 323.025. CLAIMS
SUBCHAPTER C. ADDITIONAL LIBRARY AUTHORITY
Sec. 323.051. ACQUISITION AND LOCATION OF LIBRARY
Sec. 323.052. COUNTY LIBRARY BONDS
SUBCHAPTER D. LIBRARY FINES; CIVIL PENALTY
Sec. 323.071. LIBRARY FINES
Sec. 323.072. ABUSE OF COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICES
CHAPTER 324.
PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT AND PARK BONDS: COUNTIES WITH FRONTAGE ON GUADALUPE AND COMAL RIVERS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 324.001. ELIGIBLE COUNTIES
Sec. 324.002. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION OF PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT
Sec. 324.021. ORDER OF ELECTION
Sec. 324.022. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 324.023. HEARING
Sec. 324.024. CREATION ELECTION
Sec. 324.025. COSTS OF CREATION AND ORGANIZATION
SUBCHAPTER C. BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT
Sec. 324.041. COMPOSITION AND APPOINTMENT OF BOARD
Sec. 324.042. OATH AND BOND
Sec. 324.043. COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT
Sec. 324.044. QUORUM; MAJORITY VOTE
Sec. 324.045. APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Sec. 324.046. ORGANIZATION; MEETINGS
SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 324.061. DEPOSITORIES AND DISBURSEMENTS
Sec. 324.062. PERSONNEL
Sec. 324.063. SEAL
Sec. 324.064. CONTRACTS
Sec. 324.065. SUITS
Sec. 324.066. DISTRICT RULES AND ORDINANCES; CRIMINAL PENALTY; CIVIL ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 324.0665. BOND
Sec. 324.067. POWER TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY
Sec. 324.068. SALE OR LEASE OF LANDS
Sec. 324.069. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANTS AND GRATUITIES
Sec. 324.070. COOPERATION WITH OTHER PUBLIC AUTHORITIES
Sec. 324.071. IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC HIGHWAY
Sec. 324.072. PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PARKS; ANNUAL BUDGET; FILING
SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS, TAXES, AND OTHER FINANCIAL MATTERS
Sec. 324.091. REVENUE BOND ELECTION
Sec. 324.092. REVENUE BONDS
Sec. 324.093. APPROVAL BY ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sec. 324.094. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 324.095. PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS ON LAND WITH RIVER FRONTAGE
Sec. 324.096. FEES
Sec. 324.097. FINANCIAL STATEMENT; BUDGET
Sec. 324.098. BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES
Sec. 324.099. IMPOSITION AND COLLECTION OF TAXES; CRIMINAL PENALTY
Sec. 324.0995. TAX EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 324.100. DISPOSITION OF REVENUE
Sec. 324.101. REPLACEMENT FUND
SUBCHAPTER F. ANNEXATION, INCORPORATION, DISSOLUTION
Sec. 324.121. ANNEXATION
Sec. 324.122. EFFECT OF INCORPORATION OR ANNEXATION
Sec. 324.123. DISANNEXATION
Sec. 324.124. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 324.901. REQUIREMENTS FOR RENTAL OF WATER-ORIENTED RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT
CHAPTER 325.
SPORTS FACILITY DISTRICT ESTABLISHED BY COUNTY
SUBCHAPTER A. CREATION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 325.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 325.002. CREATION AND PURPOSE OF DISTRICT
Sec. 325.003. BOUNDARIES
SUBCHAPTER B. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 325.011. BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TERM OF OFFICE
Sec. 325.012. VACANCY ON BOARD
Sec. 325.013. COMPENSATION
Sec. 325.014. ORGANIZATION OF BOARD
Sec. 325.015. OTHER OFFICERS
Sec. 325.016. GENERAL MANAGER
Sec. 325.017. PERSONNEL
Sec. 325.018. OFFICE
Sec. 325.019. MEETINGS OF BOARD
Sec. 325.020. MINUTES AND RECORDS
Sec. 325.021. SEAL
SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 325.031. GENERAL POWERS
Sec. 325.032. CONTRACTS
Sec. 325.033. RULES
Sec. 325.034. SUITS; PAYMENT OF JUDGMENTS
Sec. 325.035. INSURANCE
Sec. 325.036. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR SITE
Sec. 325.037. EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 325.038. DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
Sec. 325.039. BIDS ON CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 325.040. CHANGE ORDERS
Sec. 325.041. ATTACHMENTS TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
Sec. 325.042. EXECUTION AND AVAILABILITY OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
Sec. 325.043. CONTRACTOR'S BOND
Sec. 325.044. MONITORING CONSTRUCTION WORK
Sec. 325.045. PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK
Sec. 325.046. CONTRACTS FOR PURCHASE OF VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES OVER $5,000
Sec. 325.047. FEES AND CHARGES
SUBCHAPTER D. DISTRICT FINANCES
Sec. 325.061. FISCAL YEAR
Sec. 325.062. ANNUAL AUDIT
Sec. 325.063. ANNUAL BUDGET
Sec. 325.064. AMENDING BUDGET
Sec. 325.065. LIMITATION ON EXPENDITURES
Sec. 325.066. SWORN STATEMENT
Sec. 325.067. DEPOSITORY
Sec. 325.068. INVESTMENTS
Sec. 325.069. REPAYMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL EXPENSES
Sec. 325.070. BORROWING MONEY
SUBCHAPTER E. DISTRICT BONDS
Sec. 325.081. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 325.082. MANNER OF REPAYMENT OF BONDS
Sec. 325.083. FORM OF BONDS
Sec. 325.084. PROVISIONS OF BONDS
Sec. 325.085. APPROVAL BY ATTORNEY GENERAL; REGISTRATION BY COMPTROLLER
Sec. 325.086. BONDS AS INVESTMENTS
Sec. 325.087. BONDS AS SECURITY FOR DEPOSITS
Sec. 325.088. TAX STATUS OF BONDS
Sec. 325.089. MANDAMUS BY BONDHOLDERS
Sec. 325.090. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAWS
CHAPTER 326.
LIBRARY DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 326.001. FINDINGS
Sec. 326.002. PURPOSE
Sec. 326.003. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 326.004. DISTRICT AUTHORIZATION
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 326.021. CONFIRMATION ELECTION
Sec. 326.022. TERRITORY INCLUDED IN A DISTRICT
Sec. 326.023. PETITION FOR CREATION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 326.024. PAYMENT OF ELECTION COSTS
Sec. 326.025. FILING OF PETITION; HEARING; ORDERING ELECTION
Sec. 326.026. ELECTION ORDER
Sec. 326.027. NOTICE
Sec. 326.028. BALLOT PROPOSITION
Sec. 326.029. RESULTS OF ELECTION
Sec. 326.030. INITIAL TRUSTEES
SUBCHAPTER C. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 326.041. BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Sec. 326.042. REGISTERED VOTER REQUIREMENT
Sec. 326.043. ELECTION OF TRUSTEES; TERM OF OFFICE
Sec. 326.0431. WRITE-IN CANDIDACIES
Sec. 326.0432. ELECTION OF UNOPPOSED CANDIDATE
Sec. 326.044. BOARD VACANCY
Sec. 326.045. OFFICERS
Sec. 326.046. QUORUM; OFFICERS' DUTIES
Sec. 326.047. BYLAWS
Sec. 326.048. MEETINGS AND NOTICE
Sec. 326.049. MANAGEMENT OF DISTRICT
Sec. 326.050. LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Sec. 326.051. BOND
Sec. 326.052. TRUSTEE INTERESTED IN CONTRACT
SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 326.061. GENERAL POWERS OF DISTRICT
Sec. 326.062. EMPLOYEE PLANS
Sec. 326.063. SUITS
Sec. 326.064. RULES
Sec. 326.065. FEES
Sec. 326.066. DEPOSITORY
Sec. 326.067. INVESTMENTS
Sec. 326.068. EXPENDITURES
Sec. 326.069. ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS; AUDITS
Sec. 326.070. FISCAL YEAR
Sec. 326.071. REPAYMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL EXPENSES
Sec. 326.072. GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS
SUBCHAPTER E. SALES AND USE TAX
Sec. 326.091. SALES AND USE TAX
Sec. 326.092. IMPOSITION, COMPUTATION, ADMINISTRATION, AND GOVERNANCE OF TAX
Sec. 326.093. TAX RATES
Sec. 326.094. ABOLITION OF OR CHANGE IN TAX RATE
Sec. 326.095. USE OF TAX
Sec. 326.096. LIMITATION ON ADOPTION OF TAX
CHAPTER 327.
ZOOLOGICAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE BOARDS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 327.001. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION OF ZOO BOARD
Sec. 327.051. COUNTIES AUTHORIZED TO CREATE ZOO BOARD
Sec. 327.052. ORDER CREATING ZOO BOARD
Sec. 327.053. AUTHORITY TO TAX; ELECTION REQUIRED
Sec. 327.054. ELECTION ORDER
Sec. 327.055. CONDUCT OF ELECTION
Sec. 327.056. ELECTION RESULTS
SUBCHAPTER C. ORGANIZATION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 327.101. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 327.102. VACANCY
Sec. 327.103. OFFICERS
Sec. 327.104. MEETINGS
Sec. 327.105. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES
Sec. 327.106. IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY
SUBCHAPTER D. ZOO BOARD POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 327.151. GENERAL POWERS
Sec. 327.152. RULES
Sec. 327.153. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; RULES
Sec. 327.154. EMPLOYEES; RULES
Sec. 327.155. CONTRACTS--GENERAL; APPROVAL REQUIRED
Sec. 327.156. AGREEMENT TO OPERATE DISTRICT
Sec. 327.157. PROPERTY; APPROVAL REQUIRED
Sec. 327.158. PUBLIC PURPOSE OF DONATIONS, AGREEMENTS, OR TRANSFERS WITH OR FROM OTHER POLITICAL ENTITIES; EXCEPTION TO COMPETITIVE BIDDING
Sec. 327.159. ZOO BOARD RECORDS
Sec. 327.160. DONATIONS
Sec. 327.161. SUITS; SERVICE OF PROCESS; LEGAL SERVICES
Sec. 327.162. SUPERVISION BY COUNTY
Sec. 327.163. SEAL
SUBCHAPTER E. GENERAL FISCAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 327.201. GENERAL ZOO BOARD AND COUNTY POWER OVER FUNDS
Sec. 327.202. ACCOUNTING AND CONTROL PROCEDURES
Sec. 327.203. PURCHASING AND EXPENDITURE METHOD
Sec. 327.204. FISCAL YEAR
Sec. 327.205. ANNUAL AUDIT REQUIRED
Sec. 327.206. ANNUAL BUDGET PROPOSAL
Sec. 327.207. ADOPTION OF ANNUAL BUDGET; HEARINGS
Sec. 327.208. LIMITATIONS ON EXPENDITURES AND INVESTMENTS
Sec. 327.209. ACCOUNT OF ZOO BOARD DISBURSEMENTS
SUBCHAPTER F. BONDS
Sec. 327.251. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
Sec. 327.252. TAXES TO PAY BONDS
Sec. 327.253. AUTHORITY FOR BOND ELECTION
Sec. 327.254. EXECUTION OF BONDS
SUBCHAPTER G. TAXES
Sec. 327.301. ANNUAL PROPERTY TAXES
Sec. 327.302. TAX RATE
SUBCHAPTER H. DISSOLUTION
Sec. 327.351. DISSOLUTION BY COUNTY
CHAPTER 330.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 330.001. OPERATION AND FINANCING OF COUNTY MUSEUMS
SUBTITLE C. PARKS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES PROVISIONS APPLYING TO MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 331.
MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN PARKS, MUSEUMS, AND HISTORIC SITES
Sec. 331.001. GENERAL AUTHORITY
Sec. 331.002. ACQUISITION OF HISTORIC OBJECTS
Sec. 331.003. EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 331.004. BONDS AND TAXES
Sec. 331.005. MANAGEMENT OF FACILITIES
Sec. 331.006. CONCESSIONS
Sec. 331.007. PUBLIC USE
Sec. 331.008. MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY COOPERATION
Sec. 331.009. ROAD CLOSINGS
Sec. 331.010. COOPERATION OF STATE AGENCIES
CHAPTER 332.
MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER A. MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY AUTHORITY
Sec. 332.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 332.002. ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS
Sec. 332.003. REFERENDUM
Sec. 332.004. FINANCES
Sec. 332.005. ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 332.006. GRANTS
SUBCHAPTER B. JOINT FACILITIES FOR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 332.021. JOINT RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
CHAPTER 333.
JOINT MUNICIPAL-COUNTY MUSEUMS
Sec. 333.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 333.002. JOINT MUSEUM
Sec. 333.003. FINANCES
Sec. 333.004. BOARD OF MANAGERS
Sec. 333.005. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; TERMS
Sec. 333.006. OFFICERS
Sec. 333.007. CONTRACTS, GRANTS, AND EXPENDITURES
Sec. 333.008. FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND BUDGET
Sec. 333.009. PERSONNEL
CHAPTER 334.
SPORTS AND COMMUNITY VENUES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 334.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 334.002. APPLICATION TO CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES
Sec. 334.003. APPLICATION TO VENUE CONSTRUCTED UNDER OTHER LAW
Sec. 334.004. OTHER USES OF VENUE PERMITTED
Sec. 334.005. SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE
Sec. 334.006. PROHIBITION AGAINST TAX EXPANSION
Sec. 334.007. RESTRICTION ON USE OF WATER OBTAINED AS RESULT OF ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
Sec. 334.008. PARKS AND RECREATION SYSTEM AS VENUE PROJECT: CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 334.0082. VENUE PROJECTS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 334.0083. VENUE PROJECTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER B. VENUE PROJECTS
Sec. 334.021. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROJECT
Sec. 334.022. STATE FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS
Sec. 334.023. APPEAL OF COMPTROLLER DETERMINATION
Sec. 334.0235. TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY IMPACT ANALYSIS
Sec. 334.0236. APPEAL OF AUTHORITY DETERMINATION
Sec. 334.024. ELECTION
Sec. 334.0241. ELECTION ON USE OF AD VALOREM TAXES
Sec. 334.0242. ELECTION ON USE OF TAXES TO IMPROVE OR MAINTAIN VENUE PROJECT
Sec. 334.025. FALSE AND MISLEADING CAMPAIGN MATERIAL
SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 334.041. GENERAL POWERS
Sec. 334.0415. USE OF FINANCING FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS
Sec. 334.042. VENUE PROJECT FUND
Sec. 334.0425. BOOKS, RECORDS, AND PAPERS
Sec. 334.043. BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 334.044. PUBLIC PURPOSE OF VENUE PROJECT
Sec. 334.045. PUBLIC SQUARE OR MUNICIPAL PARK
SUBCHAPTER D. SALES AND USE TAX
Sec. 334.081. SALES AND USE TAX
Sec. 334.082. TAX CODE APPLICABLE
Sec. 334.083. TAX RATE
Sec. 334.084. RATE INCREASE
Sec. 334.085. IMPOSITION IN MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY WITH OTHER TAXING AUTHORITY
Sec. 334.0855. IMPOSITION IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES
Sec. 334.086. IMPOSITION OF TAX
Sec. 334.087. EFFECTIVE DATE OF TAX
Sec. 334.088. DEPOSIT OF TAX REVENUES
Sec. 334.089. ABOLITION OF TAX
SUBCHAPTER E. SHORT-TERM MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL TAX
Sec. 334.101. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 334.1015. APPLICATION
Sec. 334.102. TAX AUTHORIZED
Sec. 334.103. SHORT-TERM RENTAL TAX
Sec. 334.104. RATE INCREASE
Sec. 334.1041. RATE INCREASE IN CERTAIN POPULOUS COUNTIES
Sec. 334.105. COMPUTATION OF TAX
Sec. 334.106. CONSUMMATION OF RENTAL
Sec. 334.107. EXEMPTIONS APPLICABLE
Sec. 334.108. NOTICE OF TAX
Sec. 334.109. GROSS RECEIPTS PRESUMED SUBJECT TO TAX
Sec. 334.110. RECORDS
Sec. 334.111. FAILURE TO KEEP RECORDS
Sec. 334.112. EFFECTIVE DATE AND ENDING DATE OF TAX
Sec. 334.113. TAX COLLECTION; PENALTY
Sec. 334.1135. REIMBURSEMENT FOR TAX COLLECTION EXPENSES
Sec. 334.114. COLLECTION PROCEDURES ON PURCHASE OF MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL BUSINESS
Sec. 334.115. DEPOSIT OF TAX REVENUE
SUBCHAPTER F. ADMISSIONS TAX
Sec. 334.151. TAX AUTHORIZED
Sec. 334.152. TAX RATE
Sec. 334.153. RATE INCREASE
Sec. 334.154. COLLECTION
Sec. 334.155. EFFECTIVE DATE AND ENDING DATE OF TAX
Sec. 334.156. COLLECTION OF TAX
Sec. 334.157. DEPOSIT OF TAX REVENUE
SUBCHAPTER G. PARKING TAX
Sec. 334.201. EVENT PARKING TAX
Sec. 334.202. TAX RATE
Sec. 334.203. RATE INCREASE
Sec. 334.2031. RATE INCREASE IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES IN CERTAIN POPULOUS COUNTIES
Sec. 334.204. COLLECTION
Sec. 334.205. EFFECTIVE DATE AND ENDING DATE OF TAX
Sec. 334.206. COLLECTION OF TAX
Sec. 334.207. DEPOSIT OF TAX REVENUE
SUBCHAPTER H. HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAXES
Sec. 334.251. DEFINITION
Sec. 334.2515. APPLICATION
Sec. 334.2516. USE OF REVENUE BY CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES
Sec. 334.2517. USE OF REVENUE FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES
Sec. 334.2518. USE OF REVENUE BY CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES FOR CERTAIN PARK FACILITIES
Sec. 334.252. IMPOSITION OF TAX
Sec. 334.253. TAX CODE APPLICABLE
Sec. 334.254. TAX RATE
Sec. 334.255. RATE INCREASE
Sec. 334.256. NOTICE OF TAX
Sec. 334.257. EFFECTIVE DATE AND ENDING DATE OF TAX
Sec. 334.258. DEPOSIT OF TAX REVENUE
SUBCHAPTER I. FACILITY USE TAX
Sec. 334.301. DEFINITION
Sec. 334.302. TAX AUTHORIZED
Sec. 334.303. TAX RATE
Sec. 334.304. RATE INCREASE
Sec. 334.305. COLLECTION
Sec. 334.306. EFFECTIVE DATE AND ENDING DATE OF TAX
Sec. 334.307. COLLECTION OF TAX
Sec. 334.308. DEPOSIT OF TAX REVENUE
SUBCHAPTER J. ATHLETIC EVENTS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 334.351. DEFINITION
Sec. 334.352. APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 334.353. SHORT-TERM MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL TAX
Sec. 334.354. USE OF REVENUE
SUBCHAPTER K. LIVESTOCK FACILITY USE TAX
Sec. 334.401. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 334.402. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 334.403. TAX AUTHORIZED
Sec. 334.404. TAX RATE
Sec. 334.405. INCREASE IN MAXIMUM TAX RATE
Sec. 334.406. EXEMPTION
Sec. 334.407. NATURE OF TAX
Sec. 334.408. EFFECTIVE DATE OF TAX
Sec. 334.409. COLLECTION OF TAX
Sec. 334.410. DEPOSIT OF TAX REVENUE
CHAPTER 335.
SPORTS AND COMMUNITY VENUE DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 335.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 335.002. APPLICATION TO VENUE CONSTRUCTED UNDER OTHER LAW
Sec. 335.003. OTHER USES OF VENUE PERMITTED
Sec. 335.004. SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE
Sec. 335.005. SUITS; SERVICE OF PROCESS
SUBCHAPTER B. VENUE DISTRICT
Sec. 335.021. CREATION
Sec. 335.022. ORDER CREATING DISTRICT
Sec. 335.023. POLITICAL SUBDIVISION; RECORDS AND OPEN MEETINGS
SUBCHAPTER C. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 335.031. COMPOSITION AND APPOINTMENT OF BOARD
Sec. 335.032. COMPENSATION
Sec. 335.033. MEETINGS
Sec. 335.034. OFFICERS
Sec. 335.035. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOARD OF DISTRICT CREATED IN POPULOUS COUNTY
SUBCHAPTER D. VENUE PROJECTS
Sec. 335.051. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROJECT
Sec. 335.052. STATE FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS
Sec. 335.053. APPEAL OF COMPTROLLER DETERMINATION
Sec. 335.0535. TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY IMPACT ANALYSIS
Sec. 335.0536. APPEAL OF AUTHORITY DETERMINATION
Sec. 335.054. ELECTION
Sec. 335.055. FALSE AND MISLEADING CAMPAIGN MATERIAL
SUBCHAPTER E. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 335.071. GENERAL POWERS OF DISTRICT
Sec. 335.0711. LIMIT ON POWER TO OWN OR ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS
Sec. 335.0715. USE OF FINANCING FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS
Sec. 335.072. VENUE PROJECT FUND
Sec. 335.0725. BOOKS, RECORDS, AND PAPERS
Sec. 335.073. BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 335.074. PUBLIC PURPOSE OF VENUE PROJECT
Sec. 335.075. CONTRIBUTION OR DEDICATION OF CERTAIN REVENUE BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
Sec. 335.076. CONTRACTS WITH HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES
Sec. 335.077. EXEMPTION FROM CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING LAW
Sec. 335.078. VENUE DISTRICT AS ENDORSING MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY
SUBCHAPTER F. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR CERTAIN DISTRICTS
Sec. 335.101. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 335.102. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 335.103. APPLICABILITY OF LAWS
Sec. 335.104. CREATION OF CODE OF CONDUCT; DISTRIBUTION
Sec. 335.105. RULEMAKING
Sec. 335.106. GENERAL DUTIES
Sec. 335.107. VENDOR REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 335.108. DISCLOSURE OF VENDOR RELATIONSHIP BY DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES
Sec. 335.1085. FILING OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT BY DIRECTOR
Sec. 335.109. REQUEST FOR OPINION FROM GENERAL COUNSEL
Sec. 335.110. PENALTIES
SUBCHAPTER G. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICTS IN LESS POPULOUS COUNTIES
Sec. 335.151. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 335.152. DISSOLUTION
Sec. 335.153. ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
CHAPTER 336.
MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL LIBRARY DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 336.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 336.002. NATURE OF DISTRICT
Sec. 336.003. MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION OF DISTRICT; ELECTIONS
Sec. 336.021. LEAD GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY; PARTICIPATION BY OTHER COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 336.022. TERRITORY INCLUDED IN DISTRICT
Sec. 336.023. ELECTION
Sec. 336.027. BALLOT PROPOSITION
Sec. 336.028. RESULTS OF ELECTION
Sec. 336.029. INITIAL BOARD AND PRESIDING OFFICER
Sec. 336.030. REPAYMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL EXPENSES
SUBCHAPTER C. BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Sec. 336.051. GOVERNING BODY
Sec. 336.052. APPOINTMENT
Sec. 336.053. ELIGIBILITY FOR APPOINTMENT
Sec. 336.054. TERMS
Sec. 336.055. VACANCY
Sec. 336.056. OFFICERS
Sec. 336.057. MEETINGS AND NOTICE
Sec. 336.058. CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN CONTRACT
SUBCHAPTER D. OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 336.101. BYLAWS
Sec. 336.102. EMPLOYEES
Sec. 336.103. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sec. 336.104. QUALIFICATIONS OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Sec. 336.105. BOND
Sec. 336.106. EMPLOYEE PLANS
Sec. 336.107. RECORDS; SECRETARY
SUBCHAPTER E. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 336.151. GENERAL POWERS OF DISTRICT
Sec. 336.152. RULES; VIOLATION OF RULES
Sec. 336.153. LOCATION OF PUBLIC LIBRARY FACILITIES
Sec. 336.154. CONTRACTS
Sec. 336.155. AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 336.156. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Sec. 336.157. SURPLUS PROPERTY
Sec. 336.158. SUITS
Sec. 336.159. EXPANSION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 336.160. DONATION OF LIBRARY ASSETS BY COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY
SUBCHAPTER F. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 336.201. BORROWING
Sec. 336.202. FEES; GENERAL
Sec. 336.203. LIBRARY FEES
Sec. 336.204. DEPOSITORY
Sec. 336.205. EXPENDITURES
Sec. 336.206. ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS; AUDITS
Sec. 336.207. FISCAL YEAR
Sec. 336.208. GRANTS AND DONATIONS
SUBCHAPTER G. TAXES
Sec. 336.251. AD VALOREM TAX ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION
Sec. 336.252. IMPOSITION, COMPUTATION, ADMINISTRATION, AND GOVERNANCE OF SALES TAX
Sec. 336.253. SALES AND USE TAX RATES
Sec. 336.254. ABOLITION OF OR CHANGE IN AD VALOREM TAX RATE
Sec. 336.255. USE OF TAX
SUBCHAPTER H. BONDS
Sec. 336.301. DEFINITION
Sec. 336.302. GENERAL POWER TO ISSUE BONDS
Sec. 336.303. LEAD GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY'S CONSENT REQUIRED
Sec. 336.304. SHORT-TERM BONDS
Sec. 336.305. ELECTION REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN BONDS SECURED BY TAXES
Sec. 336.306. SECURITY PLEDGED
Sec. 336.307. LIEN ON REVENUE
Sec. 336.308. EXCHANGE OF BONDS FOR EXISTING LIBRARY FACILITIES
Sec. 336.309. GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS
SUBCHAPTER I. DISSOLUTION
Sec. 336.351. PROCEDURE FOR DISSOLUTION
CHAPTER 337.
CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 337.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 337.002. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS
Sec. 337.003. CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 337.004. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 337.005. ADOPTION OF ALTERNATE PROCEDURE
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION AND OPERATION OF CORPORATION
Sec. 337.011. AUTHORITY TO CREATE
Sec. 337.012. GENERAL POWERS
Sec. 337.013. SCOPE OF AUTHORITY
Sec. 337.014. LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY
Sec. 337.015. LIMITATION ON CORPORATE PURPOSES
TITLE 11. PUBLIC SAFETY
SUBTITLE A. MUNICIPAL PUBLIC SAFETY
CHAPTER 341.
MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
SUBCHAPTER A. REGULAR POLICE FORCE
Sec. 341.001. POLICE FORCE OF TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 341.002. POLICE FORCE OF TYPE C GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 341.003. POLICE FORCE OF HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY
SUBCHAPTER B. OTHER POLICE FORCES
Sec. 341.011. SPECIAL POLICE FORCE IN TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 341.012. POLICE RESERVE FORCE
SUBCHAPTER C. MARSHALS
Sec. 341.021. MARSHAL OF TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 341.022. MARSHAL OF TYPE B GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 341.901. WATCHMEN IN TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 341.902. WORKHOUSE AND HOUSE OF CORRECTION IN TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 341.903. AUTHORITY OF HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY TO POLICE MUNICIPALLY OWNED PROPERTY OUTSIDE MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 341.904. POSSESSION OR USE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT IDENTIFICATION, INSIGNIA, OR VEHICLE IN A MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 341.906. LIMITATIONS ON REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS IN GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITIES
CHAPTER 342.
MUNICIPAL FIRE PROTECTION
SUBCHAPTER A. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 342.001. SUBCHAPTER APPLICABLE TO TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 342.002. RULES RELATING TO FRAME BUILDINGS
Sec. 342.003. FIRE REGULATIONS
Sec. 342.004. FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 342.005. DESTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS; CLAIM
SUBCHAPTER B. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 342.011. FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 342.012. DESIGNATION OF FIRE LIMITS; REMOVAL OR DESTRUCTION OF STRUCTURES
Sec. 342.013. CONFISCATION OF CERTAIN FIREWORKS PROHIBITED; AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE
SUBCHAPTER C. MUTUAL FIRE-PROTECTION AGREEMENTS
Sec. 342.020. MUTUAL FIRE-PROTECTION AGREEMENTS IN BORDER MUNICIPALITIES
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 342.901. FIRE SUPPRESSION STANDARDS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
CHAPTER 343.
MUNICIPAL PROVISION OF SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 343.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 343.002. DESIGNATION OF GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTION
SUBCHAPTER B. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO MUNICIPALITIES WITH A POPULATION OF MORE THAN 1.3 MILLION
Sec. 343.011. APPLICATION
Sec. 343.012. CONTRACT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Sec. 343.013. DEDUCTIONS FROM CHILD SAFETY TRUST FUND
Sec. 343.014. PROVISION OF SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS
CHAPTER 344.
FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 344.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 344.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 344.003. LIABILITY OF STATE
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION OF DISTRICT AND TEMPORARY BOARD
Sec. 344.051. AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITY TO PROPOSE DISTRICT
Sec. 344.052. TEMPORARY BOARD
Sec. 344.053. ELECTION REQUIRED
Sec. 344.054. CONFIRMATION ELECTION ORDER
Sec. 344.055. SALES AND USE TAX
Sec. 344.056. NOTICE OF ELECTION
Sec. 344.057. ELECTION DATE
Sec. 344.058. BALLOT PROPOSITION
Sec. 344.059. CANVASSING RETURNS
Sec. 344.060. DISSOLUTION OF TEMPORARY BOARD
Sec. 344.061. FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PLAN AND BUDGET PLAN
Sec. 344.062. FINANCING CREATION OF DISTRICT
SUBCHAPTER C. ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 344.101. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 344.102. PERFORMANCE BOND
Sec. 344.103. OFFICERS
Sec. 344.104. COMPENSATION
Sec. 344.105. VOTING REQUIREMENT
Sec. 344.106. CONTRACT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE
SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 344.151. FINANCING DISTRICT PROGRAMS
Sec. 344.152. COORDINATION; EVALUATION; GRANTS
Sec. 344.153. GENERAL BOARD POWER OVER FUNDS
Sec. 344.154. USE OF REVENUE
Sec. 344.155. RULES AND PROCEDURES
Sec. 344.156. PURCHASING
Sec. 344.157. PROPERTY TO BE USED IN ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 344.158. REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES
Sec. 344.159. SERVICE CONTRACTS
Sec. 344.160. DONATIONS, GIFTS, AND ENDOWMENTS
Sec. 344.161. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED
SUBCHAPTER D-1. ADDITION OF TERRITORY TO DISTRICT
Sec. 344.181. ELECTION REQUIRED
Sec. 344.182. CONFIRMATION ELECTION ORDER
Sec. 344.183. NOTICE OF ELECTION
Sec. 344.184. BALLOT PROPOSITION
Sec. 344.185. ELECTION RESULTS
SUBCHAPTER E. DISTRICT FINANCES
Sec. 344.201. FISCAL YEAR
Sec. 344.202. AUDITS AND DISTRICT RECORDS
Sec. 344.203. ANNUAL BUDGET PROPOSAL
Sec. 344.204. ADOPTION OF BUDGET
Sec. 344.205. APPROVAL OF BUDGET
Sec. 344.206. LIMITATIONS ON EXPENDITURES AND INVESTMENTS
Sec. 344.207. ACCOUNT OF DISBURSEMENTS OF DISTRICT
Sec. 344.208. DEPOSIT OF MONEY
Sec. 344.209. APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRAM FUNDING
Sec. 344.210. BONDS PROHIBITED
SUBCHAPTER F. REFERENDUM ON CONTINUATION OR DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 344.251. REFERENDUM AUTHORIZED
Sec. 344.252. APPLICATION FOR PETITION
Sec. 344.253. PETITION
Sec. 344.254. COPIES OF APPLICATION AND PETITION
Sec. 344.255. FILING OF PETITION
Sec. 344.256. REVIEW BY CLERK OR SECRETARY
Sec. 344.257. CERTIFICATION
Sec. 344.258. ELECTION ORDER
Sec. 344.259. APPLICABILITY OF ELECTION CODE
Sec. 344.260. RESULTS OF REFERENDUM
Sec. 344.261. ELECTION CONTEST
SUBCHAPTER G. DISTRICT DISSOLUTION
Sec. 344.301. TIME FOR DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 344.302. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT
SUBTITLE B. COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY
CHAPTER 351.
COUNTY JAILS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
SUBCHAPTER A. COUNTY JAIL FACILITIES
Sec. 351.001. DUTY TO PROVIDE JAILS; LOCATION
Sec. 351.002. JAIL STANDARDS
Sec. 351.003. EXEMPTION
Sec. 351.0035. TEMPORARY HOUSING
Sec. 351.0036. HOUSING OF CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
Sec. 351.004. STRUCTURAL AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 351.007. SPACE REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 351.008. ACCESS TO DAY ROOM
Sec. 351.009. SAFETY VESTIBULE
Sec. 351.010. SANITATION AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 351.011. FURNISHINGS OF CELLS, COMPARTMENTS, AND DORMITORIES
Sec. 351.012. FURNISHINGS OF DAY ROOMS
Sec. 351.013. BUNKS
Sec. 351.014. HOLDING INSANE PERSONS
Sec. 351.015. ENFORCEMENT
SUBCHAPTER B. INTERCOUNTY COOPERATION FOR JAIL FACILITIES
Sec. 351.031. CONTRACT
Sec. 351.032. LOCATION OF FACILITY
Sec. 351.033. FINANCING
Sec. 351.034. ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 351.035. DUTIES
SUBCHAPTER C. OPERATION OF COUNTY JAILS
Sec. 351.041. SHERIFF
Sec. 351.0415. COMMISSARY OPERATION BY SHERIFF OR PRIVATE VENDOR
Sec. 351.042. JAIL ADMINISTRATOR IN BEXAR COUNTY
Sec. 351.043. FEDERAL PRISONERS
Sec. 351.044. PRISONER IN ANOTHER COUNTY'S JAIL
Sec. 351.045. EMPLOYMENT OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
Sec. 351.046. NOTICE TO CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES
Sec. 351.047. ASSISTANCE WITH REINSTATEMENT OF BENEFITS
Sec. 351.048. DUTIES FOLLOWING MISCARRIAGE OR PHYSICAL OR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF PREGNANT PRISONER
SUBCHAPTER D. CONTRACTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES ON FEE BASIS
Sec. 351.061. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT
Sec. 351.062. FEES
Sec. 351.063. SERVICES BY SHERIFF OR COUNTY OFFICIAL
Sec. 351.064. USE OF DEPUTIES
Sec. 351.065. REPORTS BY DEPUTIES
Sec. 351.066. DUTIES IN AREA SERVED BY MUNICIPAL POLICE
Sec. 351.067. MUNICIPAL APPROVAL OF CONTRACT COVERING AREA WITHIN MUNICIPALITY
SUBCHAPTER E. COUNTY PARK RANGERS
Sec. 351.081. ESTABLISHMENT IN POPULOUS COUNTIES
Sec. 351.082. APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF
Sec. 351.083. LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN COUNTY PARKS
Sec. 351.084. STAFF; AUTHORITY AS PEACE OFFICERS
SUBCHAPTER F. COUNTY CONTRACT WITH PRIVATE ENTITY FOR JAIL FACILITIES
Sec. 351.101. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT
Sec. 351.102. ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT
Sec. 351.103. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 351.1035. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES
Sec. 351.104. SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY INAPPLICABLE
SUBCHAPTER G. JAIL DISTRICT
Sec. 351.121. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 351.122. ELIGIBLE COUNTIES; PURPOSE; BOUNDARIES
Sec. 351.123. PETITION
Sec. 351.124. HEARING
Sec. 351.125. GRANTING OR DENYING PETITION
Sec. 351.126. APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY DIRECTORS
Sec. 351.127. CONFIRMATION ELECTION
Sec. 351.128. BOND AND TAX PROPOSITION
Sec. 351.129. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 351.130. METHOD OF ELECTION; STAGGERED TERMS; TERM OF OFFICE; ELECTION DATE
Sec. 351.131. OATH; COMPENSATION; OFFICERS; QUORUM
Sec. 351.132. GENERAL MANAGER; EMPLOYEES
Sec. 351.133. DISTRICT OFFICE; MEETINGS; MINUTES; RECORDS; SEAL
Sec. 351.134. CONTRACTS; SUITS; PAYMENT OF JUDGMENT; INSURANCE
Sec. 351.135. GENERAL POWERS
Sec. 351.136. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR SITE; LEASE; EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 351.137. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
Sec. 351.138. CONTRACTOR'S BOND
Sec. 351.139. MONITORING CONSTRUCTION WORK
Sec. 351.140. PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK
Sec. 351.141. FINAL APPROVAL AND CONVEYANCE BY BOARD
Sec. 351.142. RESPONSIBILITIES OF RECEIVING COUNTY
Sec. 351.143. CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO FACILITIES
Sec. 351.144. CONTRACTS FOR PURCHASE OF VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES OVER $5,000
Sec. 351.145. FISCAL YEAR; ANNUAL AUDIT; ANNUAL BUDGET
Sec. 351.146. DEPOSITORY
Sec. 351.147. INVESTMENTS
Sec. 351.148. REPAYMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL EXPENSES
Sec. 351.149. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 351.150. MANNER OF REPAYMENT OF BONDS
Sec. 351.151. BOND AND TAX ELECTION
Sec. 351.152. FORM OF BONDS
Sec. 351.153. PROVISIONS OF BONDS
Sec. 351.154. APPROVAL BY ATTORNEY GENERAL; REGISTRATION BY COMPTROLLER
Sec. 351.155. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 351.156. BONDS AS INVESTMENTS; BONDS AS SECURITY FOR DEPOSITS
Sec. 351.157. TAX STATUS OF BONDS
Sec. 351.158. LEVY OF TAXES
Sec. 351.159. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT
SUBCHAPTER H. COUNTY CORRECTIONAL CENTERS
Sec. 351.181. ESTABLISHMENT
Sec. 351.182. POWERS AND DUTIES OF SHERIFF
Sec. 351.183. PROGRAMS
Sec. 351.184. CERTIFICATION
Sec. 351.185. PAYMENT OF STATE AID
Sec. 351.186. REPORTS
SUBCHAPTER I. COUNTY JAIL INDUSTRIES PROGRAM
Sec. 351.201. COUNTY JAIL INDUSTRIES PROGRAM
Sec. 351.202. REVENUE
SUBCHAPTER J. COUNTY ADULT SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAMS
Sec. 351.251. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 351.252. ESTABLISHMENT
Sec. 351.253. PRESIDING OFFICER
Sec. 351.254. MEETINGS
Sec. 351.255. VACANCIES
Sec. 351.256. ADULT SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE PROTOCOL
Sec. 351.257. REPORT
Sec. 351.2571. NONCOMPLIANCE
Sec. 351.258. MEETINGS AND RECORDS; CONFIDENTIALITY
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS
Sec. 351.901. DONATION TO CERTAIN CRIME STOPPERS AND CRIME PREVENTION ORGANIZATIONS
Sec. 351.902. BUREAU OF CRIMINAL IDENTIFICATION
Sec. 351.904. ELECTRONIC MONITORING PROGRAM
CHAPTER 352.
COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION
SUBCHAPTER A. PROTECTION OF COUNTY RESIDENTS
Sec. 352.001. FIRE PROTECTION OF COUNTY RESIDENTS
Sec. 352.002. USE OF SURPLUS OR SALVAGE PROPERTY BY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 352.003. FIRE PROTECTION IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 352.004. AGENCY; LIABILITY
Sec. 352.005. CONTRACTUAL PROVISION OF FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES
Sec. 352.006. SALE OF USED FIRE PROTECTION OR FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT TO CERTAIN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS
SUBCHAPTER B. COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL
Sec. 352.011. CREATION OF OFFICE; TERM
Sec. 352.012. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE
Sec. 352.0125. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 352.013. INVESTIGATION OF FIRES
Sec. 352.014. RECORD OF INVESTIGATION
Sec. 352.015. ARSON INVESTIGATION
Sec. 352.016. INSPECTION OR REVIEW OF PLAN FOR FIRE OR LIFE SAFETY HAZARDS
Sec. 352.0165. INSPECTION OF GROUP HOMES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES; FEE
Sec. 352.017. PRIVACY OF EXAMINATIONS; SERVICE OF PROCESS
Sec. 352.018. EFFECT ON CIVIL ACTIONS
Sec. 352.019. COOPERATION WITH OTHER FIRE PROTECTION AGENCIES; TRAINING FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
Sec. 352.020. LIABILITY
Sec. 352.021. CONTEMPT OF FIRE INVESTIGATION PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 352.022. PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ORDER
Sec. 352.023. EXEMPTION
Sec. 352.024. AUTHORITY TO COMMISSION CERTAIN FIRE PROTECTION OFFICERS AS PEACE OFFICERS
SUBCHAPTER C. FIREWORKS
Sec. 352.051. REGULATION OF RESTRICTED FIREWORKS
SUBCHAPTER D. OUTDOOR BURNING
Sec. 352.081. REGULATION OF OUTDOOR BURNING
Sec. 352.082. OUTDOOR BURNING OF HOUSEHOLD REFUSE IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
SUBCHAPTER E. GATED COMMUNITIES AND MULTI-UNIT HOUSING PROJECTS
Sec. 352.111. GATED COMMUNITY OR HOUSING PROJECT SUBJECT TO SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 352.112. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 352.113. COUNTY AUTHORITY TO REGULATE VEHICULAR OR PEDESTRIAN GATES TO GATED COMMUNITIES AND MULTI-UNIT HOUSING PROJECTS
Sec. 352.114. LOCKBOX REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 352.1145. SIREN-OPERATED SENSOR SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRIC GATES
Sec. 352.115. ADDITIONAL ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 352.116. BUILDING IDENTIFICATION
Sec. 352.117. COUNTY AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE PERMIT
Sec. 352.118. SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE
Sec. 352.119. LIMITATION ON SPECIFIC COUNTY STANDARDS
Sec. 352.120. OFFENSE
CHAPTER 353.
COUNTY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SERVICES
Sec. 353.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 353.002. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 353.003. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SERVICES
Sec. 353.004. FEE FOR PROVIDING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SERVICE; EXCEPTION
Sec. 353.005. EXEMPTION FOR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES
SUBTITLE C. PUBLIC SAFETY PROVISIONS APPLYING TO MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 361.
MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY AUTHORITY RELATING TO JAILS
SUBCHAPTER A. CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES
Sec. 361.001. MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES COVERED BY SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 361.002. CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER; OFFICE RESTRICTION INAPPLICABLE
Sec. 361.003. CONTRACT PROVISIONS RELATING TO JOINT CENTER
Sec. 361.004. GRANTS AND LOANS
SUBCHAPTER B. JUSTICE CENTERS LOCATED ON STATE LINE
Sec. 361.021. DEFINITION
Sec. 361.022. CONTRACT TO PROVIDE JUSTICE CENTER
Sec. 361.023. CONTRACTUAL AUTHORITY CONTINGENT ON LEGISLATION OF OTHER STATE
Sec. 361.024. FINANCING OF JUSTICE CENTER
Sec. 361.025. MANAGEMENT OF JUSTICE CENTER; PERSONNEL
Sec. 361.026. RESPONSIBILITY FOR OPERATION OF JAIL
Sec. 361.027. COURTROOMS AND COURT PROCEEDINGS AT JUSTICE CENTER
Sec. 361.028. EXTENT TO WHICH EACH STATE'S LAW APPLIES AT JUSTICE CENTER
Sec. 361.029. ARREST, PROSECUTION, EXTRADITION, AND SERVICE OF PROCESS AT JUSTICE CENTER
SUBCHAPTER C. JOINT MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY JAIL FACILITIES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 361.041. MUNICIPAL-COUNTY JAIL FACILITIES IN COUNTY WITH POPULATION OF LESS THAN 20,000
Sec. 361.042. MUNICIPAL-COUNTY JAIL FACILITIES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 361.043. JAILER FOR MUNICIPAL-COUNTY JAIL FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER D. PROVISIONS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
Sec. 361.051. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 361.052. FINANCING ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
Sec. 361.053. REVENUE BONDS
Sec. 361.054. LIMITATIONS ON OBLIGATIONS AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS
SUBCHAPTER E. MUNICIPAL CONTRACT WITH COUNTY OR PRIVATE ENTITY FOR JAIL FACILITIES
Sec. 361.061. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT
Sec. 361.062. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 361.063. AWARD OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Sec. 361.064. SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY INAPPLICABLE
Sec. 361.065. MAXIMUM INMATE POPULATION
Sec. 361.066. APPLICATION TO PRIOR FACILITIES
Sec. 361.067. LOCATION OF JAIL RESTRICTED IN POPULOUS MUNICIPALITY
SUBCHAPTER F. DISCIPLINARY MATTERS RELATING TO MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY JAILS
Sec. 361.081. SUPERVISORY OR DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITY OF INMATES
Sec. 361.082. RESTRAINT OF PREGNANT INMATE OR DEFENDANT
SUBCHAPTER G. RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Sec. 361.101. APPLICATION OF LAW RELATING TO FREE EXERCISE OF RELIGION
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 361.901. AIDS AND HIV TESTING IN COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL JAILS; SEGREGATION
CHAPTER 362.
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH COOPERATION OF MUNICIPALITIES, COUNTIES, AND CERTAIN OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Sec. 362.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 362.002. LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE
Sec. 362.003. PROVISIONS RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
Sec. 362.004. MULTICOUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE
Sec. 362.005. TEXAS TRANSNATIONAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER
Sec. 362.006. ESTABLISHMENT OF CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
CHAPTER 363.
CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 363.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 363.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 363.003. LIABILITY OF STATE
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION OF DISTRICT AND TEMPORARY BOARD
Sec. 363.051. POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AUTHORIZED TO CREATE DISTRICT
Sec. 363.052. TEMPORARY BOARD
Sec. 363.053. ELECTION REQUIRED
Sec. 363.054. ELECTION ORDER
Sec. 363.055. SALES TAX: RATE; LIMITATION; MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
Sec. 363.056. NOTICE OF ELECTION
Sec. 363.057. ELECTION DATE
Sec. 363.058. BALLOT PROPOSITION
Sec. 363.059. CANVASSING RETURNS
Sec. 363.060. DISSOLUTION OF TEMPORARY BOARD
Sec. 363.061. CRIME CONTROL PLAN AND BUDGET PLAN
Sec. 363.062. FINANCING CREATION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 363.063. DONATIONS, GIFTS, AND ENDOWMENTS
SUBCHAPTER C. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 363.101. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 363.1015. ALTERNATE FORMS OF APPOINTMENT: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 363.102. FILING OF OFFICER'S BOND
Sec. 363.103. OFFICERS
Sec. 363.104. COMPENSATION
Sec. 363.105. VOTING REQUIREMENT
Sec. 363.106. CONTRACT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE
SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 363.151. DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITIES; LIMITATIONS ON EXPENDITURES
Sec. 363.152. COORDINATION; EVALUATION; GRANTS
Sec. 363.153. GENERAL BOARD POWER OVER FUNDS
Sec. 363.154. USE OF REVENUE
Sec. 363.1541. REDUCTION OF TAX RATE FOR CERTAIN DISTRICTS
Sec. 363.155. RULES AND PROCEDURES
Sec. 363.156. PURCHASING
Sec. 363.157. PROPERTY TO BE USED IN ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 363.158. REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES
Sec. 363.159. SERVICE CONTRACTS
Sec. 363.160. DONATIONS, GIFTS, AND ENDOWMENTS
Sec. 363.161. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED
SUBCHAPTER D-1. ADDITION OF TERRITORY TO DISTRICT
Sec. 363.181. ELECTION REQUIRED
Sec. 363.182. ELECTION ORDER
Sec. 363.183. NOTICE OF ELECTION
Sec. 363.184. BALLOT PROPOSITION
Sec. 363.185. ELECTION RESULTS
SUBCHAPTER E. DISTRICT FINANCES
Sec. 363.201. FISCAL YEAR
Sec. 363.202. AUDITS AND DISTRICT RECORDS
Sec. 363.203. ANNUAL BUDGET PROPOSAL
Sec. 363.204. ADOPTION OF BUDGET BY BOARD
Sec. 363.205. APPROVAL OF BUDGET BY GOVERNING BODY OF CREATING POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
Sec. 363.206. LIMITATIONS ON EXPENDITURES AND INVESTMENTS
Sec. 363.207. ACCOUNT OF DISBURSEMENTS OF DISTRICT
Sec. 363.208. DEPOSIT OF FUNDS
Sec. 363.209. APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRAM FUNDING
Sec. 363.210. BONDS PROHIBITED
SUBCHAPTER F. REFERENDUM ON CONTINUATION OR DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 363.251. REFERENDUM AUTHORIZED
Sec. 363.2515. CONTINUATION OF DISTRICT: CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 363.252. APPLICATION FOR PETITION
Sec. 363.253. PETITION
Sec. 363.254. COPIES OF APPLICATION AND PETITION
Sec. 363.255. FILING OF PETITION
Sec. 363.256. REVIEW BY CLERK
Sec. 363.257. CERTIFICATION
Sec. 363.258. ELECTION ORDER
Sec. 363.259. APPLICABILITY OF ELECTION CODE
Sec. 363.260. RESULTS OF REFERENDUM
Sec. 363.261. ELECTION CONTEST
Sec. 363.262. EFFECTIVE DATE OF TAX CHANGE
SUBCHAPTER G. DISTRICT DISSOLUTION
Sec. 363.301. TIME FOR DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 363.302. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT
CHAPTER 364.
ENFORCEMENT OF PUBLIC CAMPING BANS
Sec. 364.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 364.002. POLICY ON CAMPING BANS
Sec. 364.003. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
Sec. 364.004. DENIAL OF STATE GRANT FUNDS
CHAPTER 365.
TEMPORARY SECURE WEAPON STORAGE FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Sec. 365.001. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 365.002. TEMPORARY SECURE WEAPON STORAGE
Sec. 365.003. SELF-SERVICE WEAPON LOCKERS FOR TEMPORARY SECURE STORAGE
Sec. 365.004. TEMPORARY SECURE WEAPON STORAGE ADMINISTERED BY EMPLOYEE OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
Sec. 365.005. FEES
Sec. 365.006. UNCLAIMED WEAPONS
CHAPTER 370.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY OF MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Sec. 370.001. HEALTH CONTRACTS IN BORDER MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES
Sec. 370.003. MUNICIPAL OR COUNTY POLICY REGARDING ENFORCEMENT OF DRUG LAWS
Sec. 370.004. NOTICE OF DAMAGED FENCE
Sec. 370.005. MUNICIPAL OR COUNTY POLICY REGARDING MAINTENANCE OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IN GOVERNMENT-OWNED VEHICLES
Sec. 370.006. ASSISTANCE IN MAN-MADE OR NATURAL DISASTER
Sec. 370.007. PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT FOR OVERDOSE MAPPING
Sec. 370.008. JUVENILE CURFEWS PROHIBITED
Sec. 370.009. APPOINTING OR EMPLOYING CERTAIN VETERANS TO POSITION REQUIRING LICENSURE
TITLE 12. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
SUBTITLE A. MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 371.
MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND GROWTH
SUBCHAPTER A. PROMOTIONAL ADVERTISING BY POPULOUS MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 371.001. AUTHORITY TO APPROPRIATE; CREATION OF BOARD
Sec. 371.002. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
Sec. 371.003. DUTIES OF BOARD
Sec. 371.004. MANAGEMENT OF BOARD
Sec. 371.005. CUMULATIVE EFFECT
SUBCHAPTER B. APPROPRIATIONS FOR PROMOTIONAL ADVERTISING BY GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 371.021. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR ADVERTISING
SUBCHAPTER C. JOINT MUNICIPAL PLANNING
Sec. 371.041. PLANNING; FUNDING
Sec. 371.042. CREATION OF JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION
Sec. 371.043. MASTER PLAN; OTHER DUTIES
Sec. 371.044. OPEN MEETINGS AND RECORDS
Sec. 371.045. CUMULATIVE EFFECT
CHAPTER 372.
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS IN MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER A. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
Sec. 372.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 372.0015. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 372.002. EXERCISE OF POWERS
Sec. 372.003. AUTHORIZED IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 372.0035. COMMON CHARACTERISTIC OR USE FOR PROJECTS IN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 372.004. COMBINED IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 372.005. PETITION
Sec. 372.0055. DEFERRED ASSESSMENT; ESTIMATE
Sec. 372.006. FINDINGS
Sec. 372.007. FEASIBILITY REPORT
Sec. 372.008. ADVISORY BODY
Sec. 372.0081. ADVISORY BODY MEETINGS BY TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICE
Sec. 372.009. HEARING
Sec. 372.010. IMPROVEMENT ORDER
Sec. 372.011. DISSOLUTION
Sec. 372.012. AREA OF DISTRICT
Sec. 372.0121. INCLUSION OF PROPERTY IN COMMON CHARACTERISTIC PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Sec. 372.013. SERVICE PLAN
Sec. 372.014. ASSESSMENT PLAN; PAYMENT BY EXEMPT JURISDICTIONS
Sec. 372.015. DETERMINATION OF ASSESSMENT
Sec. 372.016. ASSESSMENT ROLL
Sec. 372.016. PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL
Sec. 372.017. LEVY OF ASSESSMENT
Sec. 372.0175. CONTRACTS FOR COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 372.018. INTEREST ON ASSESSMENT; LIEN
Sec. 372.019. SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 372.020. REASSESSMENT
Sec. 372.021. SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FUND
Sec. 372.022. SEPARATE FUNDS
Sec. 372.023. PAYMENT OF COSTS
Sec. 372.024. GENERAL OBLIGATION AND REVENUE BONDS
Sec. 372.025. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF BONDS
Sec. 372.026. PLEDGES
Sec. 372.027. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 372.028. APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION
Sec. 372.029. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS; SECURITY
Sec. 372.030. SUBCHAPTER NOT EXCLUSIVE
SUBCHAPTER B. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS IN HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 372.041. AUTHORITY OF HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY
SUBCHAPTER D. REIMBURSEMENT FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 372.151. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 372.152. ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO REIMBURSE ACQUIRED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
CHAPTER 373.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 373.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 373.002. LEGISLATIVE FINDING; PUBLIC PURPOSES
Sec. 373.003. DEFINITION
Sec. 373.004. GOALS OF PROGRAM
Sec. 373.005. ELEMENTS OF PROGRAM
Sec. 373.006. REQUIRED PROCEDURES BEFORE ADOPTION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Sec. 373.007. LIMITATION ON MUNICIPAL POWERS; EFFECT ON URBAN RENEWAL
CHAPTER 373A.
HOMESTEAD PRESERVATION DISTRICTS AND REINVESTMENT ZONES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 373A.001. PURPOSE
Sec. 373A.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 373A.003. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
SUBCHAPTER B. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 373A.051. MUNICIPAL POWER TO DESIGNATE DISTRICT
Sec. 373A.052. ELIGIBILITY FOR DESIGNATION
Sec. 373A.0521. DISSOLUTION
Sec. 373A.053. INVENTORY OF PROPERTIES
Sec. 373A.054. ADDITIONAL METHODS OF INCREASING THE SUPPLY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
SUBCHAPTER C. HOMESTEAD LAND TRUST
Sec. 373A.101. CREATION
Sec. 373A.102. NATURE OF NONPUBLIC TRUST
Sec. 373A.103. PURPOSE OF TRUST
Sec. 373A.104. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 373A.105. TITLE TO LAND
Sec. 373A.106. SALE OR LEASE OF HOUSING UNITS
Sec. 373A.107. TRANSFER FROM GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES; FORGIVING OUTSTANDING TAXES
Sec. 373A.109. RELATION TO OTHER LAW
Sec. 373A.110. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER TO TRUST OPERATED BY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
SUBCHAPTER D. HOMESTEAD PRESERVATION REINVESTMENT ZONE
Sec. 373A.151. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW
Sec. 373A.152. GENERAL AUTHORITY TO CREATE HOMESTEAD PRESERVATION REINVESTMENT ZONE
Sec. 373A.1521. CONTENTS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE ORDINANCE
Sec. 373A.1522. EFFECTIVE DATE OF ZONE
Sec. 373A.1541. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AND ABATEMENT
Sec. 373A.155. COLLECTION AND DEPOSIT OF TAX INCREMENTS
Sec. 373A.157. ADMINISTRATION AND USE OF TAX INCREMENT FUND
Sec. 373A.158. ANNUAL REPORT
SUBCHAPTER E. HOMESTEAD LAND BANK PROGRAM
Sec. 373A.201. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 373A.202. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 373A.203. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 373A.204. HOMESTEAD LAND BANK PROGRAM
Sec. 373A.205. QUALIFIED PARTICIPATING DEVELOPER
Sec. 373A.206. HOMESTEAD LAND BANK PLAN
Sec. 373A.207. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PLAN
Sec. 373A.208. PRIVATE SALE TO LAND BANK
Sec. 373A.209. SUBSEQUENT RESALE BY LAND BANK
Sec. 373A.210. RESTRICTIONS ON OCCUPANCY AND USE OF PROPERTY
Sec. 373A.211. RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL
Sec. 373A.212. OPEN RECORDS AND MEETINGS
Sec. 373A.213. RECORDS; AUDIT; REPORT
CHAPTER 373B.
COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTS
Sec. 373B.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 373B.002. CREATION OR DESIGNATION
Sec. 373B.003. NATURE OF TRUST
Sec. 373B.004. PURPOSES OF TRUST
Sec. 373B.005. OWNERSHIP OF LAND AND HOUSING UNITS
Sec. 373B.006. QUALIFICATIONS OF PURCHASERS OR LESSEES OF HOUSING UNITS
Sec. 373B.007. RELATION TO OTHER LAW
Sec. 373B.008. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER TO TRUST OPERATED BY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
CHAPTER 374.
URBAN RENEWAL IN MUNICIPALITIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 374.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 374.002. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; INTENT
Sec. 374.003. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. MUNICIPAL POWERS AND DUTIES RELATING TO URBAN RENEWAL
Sec. 374.011. RESOLUTION; ELECTION
Sec. 374.012. ALTERNATE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS
Sec. 374.013. USE OF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE RESOURCES
Sec. 374.014. MUNICIPAL URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
Sec. 374.015. GENERAL MUNICIPAL POWERS RELATING TO URBAN RENEWAL
Sec. 374.016. SLUM CLEARANCE
Sec. 374.017. DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY
SUBCHAPTER C. URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
Sec. 374.021. EXERCISE OF URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT POWERS
Sec. 374.022. CREATION OF URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
Sec. 374.023. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 374.024. AGENCY PERSONNEL; REPORT
Sec. 374.025. APPROVAL REQUIREMENT
Sec. 374.026. URBAN RENEWAL BONDS
SUBCHAPTER D. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING FOR URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS
Sec. 374.031. ELECTION REQUIRED
Sec. 374.032. TAX INCREMENT FUND
Sec. 374.033. COMPUTATION OF TAX INCREMENTS
Sec. 374.034. ALLOCATION OF TAX COLLECTIONS AND TAX INCREMENTS; TAX INCREMENT FUND
Sec. 374.035. TAX INCREMENT BONDS
Sec. 374.036. DISBURSEMENTS FROM TAX INCREMENT FUND
Sec. 374.037. MUNICIPAL ANNUAL REPORT; STATEMENT
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 374.901. USE OF ACQUIRED PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC HOUSING
Sec. 374.902. EXERCISE OF URBAN RENEWAL POWERS BY CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 374.903. URBAN RENEWAL IN DISASTER AREA
Sec. 374.904. COSTS OF RELOCATION
Sec. 374.905. MUNICIPAL PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM LEVY AND EXECUTION
Sec. 374.906. POWERS OF PUBLIC BODY
Sec. 374.907. TITLE OF PURCHASER
Sec. 374.908. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Sec. 374.909. JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 374.910. EFFECT ON MUNICIPAL POWERS
CHAPTER 375.
MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS IN GENERAL
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 375.001. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; PURPOSES
Sec. 375.002. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER
Sec. 375.003. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 375.004. GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY; TORT CLAIMS
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 375.022. PETITION
Sec. 375.025. HEARING
Sec. 375.026. ORDER; INITIAL DIRECTORS
SUBCHAPTER C. BOUNDARIES
Sec. 375.041. COMMISSION ORDER
Sec. 375.042. MISTAKE IN BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION
Sec. 375.043. ANNEXATION; NOTICE OF BOUNDARIES
Sec. 375.044. EXCLUDING TERRITORY; NOTICE OF BOUNDARIES
SUBCHAPTER D. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS; BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 375.061. NUMBER OF DIRECTORS; TERMS
Sec. 375.062. TERMS OF INITIAL DIRECTORS
Sec. 375.063. QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTOR
Sec. 375.064. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SUCCEEDING BOARD
Sec. 375.0645. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 375.065. REMOVAL OF DIRECTOR
Sec. 375.066. BOARD VACANCY
Sec. 375.067. DIRECTOR'S BOND AND OATH
Sec. 375.068. OFFICERS
Sec. 375.069. BOARD POSITION NOT CIVIL OFFICE OF EMOLUMENT
Sec. 375.070. COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS; REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
Sec. 375.071. QUORUM
Sec. 375.072. PARTICIPATION IN VOTING
SUBCHAPTER E. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 375.091. GENERAL POWERS OF DISTRICT
Sec. 375.092. SPECIFIC POWERS
Sec. 375.0921. AUTHORITY FOR ROAD PROJECTS
Sec. 375.0922. ROAD STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 375.093. USE AND ALTERATION OF PUBLIC WAYS
Sec. 375.094. NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER
Sec. 375.095. MANAGEMENT BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 375.096. SPECIFIC POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD
Sec. 375.097. HEARINGS EXAMINER; ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT
Sec. 375.098. DISTRICT ACT OR PROCEEDING PRESUMED VALID
SUBCHAPTER F. ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 375.111. GENERAL POWERS RELATING TO ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 375.112. SPECIFIC POWERS RELATING TO ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 375.113. PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 375.114. PETITION REQUIRED
Sec. 375.115. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 375.116. CONCLUSION OF HEARING; FINDINGS
Sec. 375.117. AREA TO BE ASSESSED
Sec. 375.118. OBJECTIONS; LEVY OF ASSESSMENT
Sec. 375.119. APPORTIONMENT OF COST
Sec. 375.120. ASSESSMENT ROLL
Sec. 375.121. INTEREST ON ASSESSMENTS; LIEN
Sec. 375.122. SUPPLEMENTAL ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 375.123. APPEAL
Sec. 375.124. APPEAL OF ORDER
SUBCHAPTER G. IMPACT FEES
Sec. 375.141. IMPOSITION OF IMPACT FEES
Sec. 375.142. PROCEDURE FOR ADOPTING IMPACT FEES
SUBCHAPTER H. EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 375.161. CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY EXEMPT
Sec. 375.162. GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES; ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 375.163. RECREATIONAL, PARK, OR SCENIC USE PROPERTY
Sec. 375.164. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY EXEMPTED BY BOARD
Sec. 375.165. GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES; IMPACT FEES
SUBCHAPTER I. FUNDS
Sec. 375.181. FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR PAYMENT OF PROJECTS AND SERVICES
Sec. 375.182. PROHIBITED USE OF FUNDS
SUBCHAPTER J. BONDS
Sec. 375.201. GENERAL OBLIGATION AND REVENUE BONDS
Sec. 375.202. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF BONDS
Sec. 375.203. PLEDGES
Sec. 375.204. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 375.205. APPROVAL BY ATTORNEY GENERAL; REGISTRATION
Sec. 375.206. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS; SECURITY
Sec. 375.207. MUNICIPAL APPROVAL
Sec. 375.208. COMMISSION APPROVAL
Sec. 375.209. TAXES FOR BONDS
SUBCHAPTER K. COMPETITIVE BIDDING; DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES
Sec. 375.221. APPLICABILITY OF WATER DISTRICTS LAW TO COMPETITIVE BIDDING ON CERTAIN CONTRACTS
Sec. 375.222. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES
Sec. 375.223. SUPERSEDES OTHER LAW
SUBCHAPTER L. ELECTIONS
Sec. 375.241. TIME OF ELECTION
Sec. 375.242. ELECTION CALLED BY BOARD
Sec. 375.243. PETITION REQUIRED FOR BOND ELECTION
Sec. 375.244. ELECTION TO APPROVE ISSUANCE OF BONDS
SUBCHAPTER M. DISSOLUTION
Sec. 375.261. DISSOLUTION BY BOARD VOTE
Sec. 375.262. DISSOLUTION BY PETITION BY OWNERS
Sec. 375.2621. PROHIBITION ON ISSUANCE OF BONDS AFTER PETITION
Sec. 375.263. DISSOLUTION BY MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE
Sec. 375.264. LIMITATIONS ON DISSOLUTION BY BOARD OF DISTRICT WITH DEBT
SUBCHAPTER N. CONTRACTS WITH DISTRICT
Sec. 375.281. CONTRACTS WITH DISTRICT
Sec. 375.282. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
SUBCHAPTER O. DEFENSE ADJUSTMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
Sec. 375.301. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; PURPOSES
Sec. 375.302. CONSTRUCTION OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 375.303. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 375.304. ELIGIBILITY FOR CREATION BY MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 375.305. HEARING ON CREATION OF AUTHORITY
Sec. 375.306. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 375.307. QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 375.308. POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY; MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 375.3085. ANNEXATION OR DISANNEXATION
Sec. 375.309. MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION OF AREA IN AN AUTHORITY
Sec. 375.310. AUTHORITY PLAN
Sec. 375.311. SALES AND USE TAX
Sec. 375.312. ZONING AND PLANNING
Sec. 375.313. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
Sec. 375.314. DISSOLUTION OF THE AUTHORITY
Sec. 375.315. EFFECTIVENESS STUDY; REPORT
SUBCHAPTER P. CONSOLIDATION OF DISTRICTS
Sec. 375.351. CONSOLIDATION OF DISTRICTS
Sec. 375.352. TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR CONSOLIDATION
Sec. 375.353. NOTICE AND HEARING ON CONSOLIDATION
Sec. 375.354. GOVERNING CONSOLIDATED DISTRICTS
Sec. 375.355. DEBTS OF ORIGINAL DISTRICTS
Sec. 375.356. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF TAXES
Sec. 375.357. FILING OF ORDER WITH COUNTY CLERK AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHAPTER 376.
CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 376.001. AUTHORIZED FINANCING
Sec. 376.002. CERTAIN FINANCING PROHIBITED
Sec. 376.003. CONSENT FOR ASSESSMENT REQUIRED
Sec. 376.004. DESIGNATION OF AREA FOR ASSESSMENT
Sec. 376.005. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CONTRACT FOR ASSESSMENT
Sec. 376.006. REPORT REGARDING ASSESSMENT
Sec. 376.007. DIRECT PURCHASE BY OWNER
Sec. 376.008. LIEN
CHAPTER 377.
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 377.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 377.002. SCOPE
Sec. 377.003. CONSTITUTIONAL PURPOSE
SUBCHAPTER B. MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Sec. 377.021. CREATION
Sec. 377.022. POLITICAL SUBDIVISION; OPEN MEETINGS
SUBCHAPTER C. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 377.051. COMPOSITION AND APPOINTMENT OF BOARD
Sec. 377.052. COMPENSATION
Sec. 377.053. MEETINGS
Sec. 377.054. OFFICERS
SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 377.071. GENERAL POWERS OF DISTRICT
Sec. 377.072. DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FUND
Sec. 377.073. BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 377.074. PUBLIC PURPOSE OF PROJECT
SUBCHAPTER E. SALES AND USE TAX
Sec. 377.101. SALES AND USE TAX
Sec. 377.102. TAX CODE APPLICABLE
Sec. 377.103. TAX RATE
Sec. 377.104. REPEAL OR RATE CHANGE
Sec. 377.105. IMPOSITION OF TAX
Sec. 377.106. EFFECTIVE DATE OF TAX
Sec. 377.107. COLLECTION OF TAX TO PAY BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 377.108. DEPOSIT OF TAX REVENUES
CHAPTER 378.
NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT ZONE
Sec. 378.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 378.002. CREATION OF ZONE
Sec. 378.003. ADOPTION OF ZONE
Sec. 378.004. MUNICIPAL POWERS
CHAPTER 379.
NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT IMPACT ZONE
Sec. 379.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 379.002. CREATION OF ZONE
Sec. 379.003. ADOPTION OF ZONE
Sec. 379.004. ADDITIONAL POWERS
Sec. 379.005. NAFTA DISPLACED WORKERS
CHAPTER 379A.
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 379A.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 379A.002. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES
Sec. 379A.003. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 379A.004. APPLICATION OF NON-PROFIT CORPORATION ACT
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION OF CORPORATION
Sec. 379A.011. CREATION
Sec. 379A.012. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Sec. 379A.013. NUMBER OF CORPORATIONS
Sec. 379A.014. ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF BYLAWS
Sec. 379A.015. PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT
SUBCHAPTER C. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 379A.021. COMPOSITION AND APPOINTMENT OF BOARD
Sec. 379A.022. COMPENSATION
Sec. 379A.023. MEETINGS
Sec. 379A.024. OFFICERS
Sec. 379A.025. ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET; REVIEW OF CORPORATE FINANCES
SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS OF CORPORATION
Sec. 379A.051. PROGRAMS
Sec. 379A.052. GENERAL POWERS OF CORPORATION
Sec. 379A.053. NATURE OF CORPORATE PROPERTY
Sec. 379A.054. OPEN RECORDS AND MEETINGS
Sec. 379A.055. ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOLARSHIP FUND
SUBCHAPTER E. SALES AND USE TAX
Sec. 379A.081. SALES AND USE TAX
Sec. 379A.082. ELECTION TO CHANGE RATE OF TAX
Sec. 379A.083. IMPOSITION OF TAX
CHAPTER 379B.
DEFENSE BASE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES
Sec. 379B.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 379B.0012. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW
Sec. 379B.002. ESTABLISHMENT; SUCCESSOR
Sec. 379B.003. PURPOSE AND NATURE OF AUTHORITY
Sec. 379B.004. POWERS AND DUTIES OF AUTHORITY
Sec. 379B.0041. INLAND PORT AND TRADE POWERS
Sec. 379B.0042. SERVICES
Sec. 379B.0043. TRANSPORTATION PROJECT
Sec. 379B.0045. EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 379B.0046. EMPLOYMENT OF AUTHORITY PEACE OFFICERS
Sec. 379B.005. SUITS; INDEMNITY
Sec. 379B.006. UTILITIES FOR AUTHORITIES CREATED IN POPULOUS MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 379B.0065. UTILITIES FOR AUTHORITIES CREATED IN LESS POPULOUS MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 379B.007. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 379B.0075. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS CREATED IN LESS POPULOUS MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 379B.008. POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD
Sec. 379B.0085. HEARINGS BY TELEPHONE OR SIMILAR MEANS
Sec. 379B.009. REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Sec. 379B.010. BONDS
Sec. 379B.011. TAX EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 379B.012. DISSOLUTION FOR AUTHORITIES CREATED IN POPULOUS MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 379B.013. DISSOLUTION FOR AUTHORITIES CREATED IN LESS POPULOUS MUNICIPALITY
CHAPTER 379C.
URBAN LAND BANK DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
Sec. 379C.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 379C.002. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 379C.003. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 379C.004. URBAN LAND BANK DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
Sec. 379C.005. QUALIFIED PARTICIPATING DEVELOPER
Sec. 379C.006. URBAN LAND BANK DEMONSTRATION PLAN
Sec. 379C.007. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PLAN
Sec. 379C.008. PRIVATE SALE TO LAND BANK
Sec. 379C.009. SUBSEQUENT RESALE BY LAND BANK
Sec. 379C.010. RESTRICTIONS ON OCCUPANCY AND USE OF PROPERTY
Sec. 379C.0105. LOT EXCHANGE PERMITTED
Sec. 379C.0106. PROPERTY DETERMINED TO BE INAPPROPRIATE FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT: RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL
Sec. 379C.0107. REPLATTING BY QUALIFIED PARTICIPATING DEVELOPER
Sec. 379C.011. RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS
Sec. 379C.012. OPEN RECORDS AND MEETINGS
Sec. 379C.013. RECORDS; AUDIT; REPORT
Sec. 379C.014. ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZED USE OF LAND BANK PROPERTY
Sec. 379C.015. LAND USED FOR WORLD EXPOSITION
CHAPTER 379E.
URBAN LAND BANK PROGRAM
Sec. 379E.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 379E.002. APPLICABILITY; CONSTRUCTION WITH OTHER LAW
Sec. 379E.003. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 379E.004. URBAN LAND BANK PROGRAM
Sec. 379E.005. QUALIFIED PARTICIPATING DEVELOPER
Sec. 379E.006. URBAN LAND BANK PLAN
Sec. 379E.007. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PLAN
Sec. 379E.008. PRIVATE SALE TO LAND BANK
Sec. 379E.009. SUBSEQUENT RESALE BY LAND BANK
Sec. 379E.010. RESTRICTIONS ON OCCUPANCY AND USE OF PROPERTY
Sec. 379E.011. RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL
Sec. 379E.012. OPEN RECORDS AND MEETINGS
Sec. 379E.013. RECORDS; AUDIT; REPORT
CHAPTER 379H.
URBAN LAND BANK PROGRAM IN MUNICIPALITY WITH POPULATION OF TWO MILLION OR MORE
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 379H.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 379H.002. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
Sec. 379H.003. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 379H.004. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW
Sec. 379H.005. PURPOSE
Sec. 379H.006. CONSTRUCTION
SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 379H.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
Sec. 379H.052. ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP
Sec. 379H.053. MEETINGS; ATTENDANCE
Sec. 379H.054. BOARD ACTIONS
Sec. 379H.055. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Sec. 379H.056. COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT
SUBCHAPTER C. CREATION, OPERATION, AND DISSOLUTION OF LAND BANK
Sec. 379H.101. CREATION OF LAND BANK
Sec. 379H.102. GENERAL POWERS OF LAND BANK
Sec. 379H.103. RESOLUTION OF COMPLEX TITLE QUESTIONS
Sec. 379H.104. INTERLOCAL CONTRACTS
Sec. 379H.105. RECORDS AND REPORTS
Sec. 379H.106. STAFF
Sec. 379H.107. ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSULTATION
Sec. 379H.108. DISSOLUTION OF LAND BANK
SUBCHAPTER D. ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY
Sec. 379H.151. TAX EXEMPT STATUS OF LAND BANK PROPERTY
Sec. 379H.152. TITLE HELD BY LAND BANK
Sec. 379H.153. QUIET TITLE ACTIONS
Sec. 379H.154. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY GENERALLY
Sec. 379H.155. ACQUISITION OF FORECLOSED OR SEIZED PROPERTY
Sec. 379H.156. REDEMPTION BY OWNER OF FORECLOSED PROPERTY
Sec. 379H.157. DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY GENERALLY
Sec. 379H.158. DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY FOR FLOOD CONTROL AND STORM WATER DRAINAGE AND PLANNING
Sec. 379H.159. AFFORDABLE HOUSING POLICY
SUBCHAPTER E. FINANCING OF LAND BANK OPERATIONS
Sec. 379H.201. GENERAL FINANCING
Sec. 379H.202. SALE OF LAND BANK PROPERTY
Sec. 379H.203. COLLECTION OF TAXES ON PROPERTY CONVEYED BY LAND BANK
CHAPTER 380.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Sec. 380.001. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Sec. 380.002. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS BY CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 380.003. APPLICATION FOR MATCHING FUNDS FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Sec. 380.004. PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TO COMPTROLLER
SUBTITLE B. COUNTY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 381.
COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH
Sec. 381.001. COUNTY INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
Sec. 381.002. ADVERTISING AND PROMOTING GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Sec. 381.003. DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AUTHORIZED UNDER FEDERAL LAW
Sec. 381.004. COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Sec. 381.005. PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TO COMPTROLLER
CHAPTER 382.
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 382.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 382.002. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 382.003. NATURE OF DISTRICT; PURPOSE
Sec. 382.004. COUNTY MAY ESTABLISH DISTRICT
Sec. 382.005. APPLICABILITY; CONFLICT OF LAWS
Sec. 382.006. ESTABLISHMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; OPTIONAL CREATION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 382.051. GOVERNING BODY; TERMS
Sec. 382.052. ELIGIBILITY
Sec. 382.053. VACANCIES; QUORUM
Sec. 382.054. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Sec. 382.055. COMPENSATION
Sec. 382.056. OATH AND BOND; OFFICER ELECTIONS
SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 382.101. COUNTY'S GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 382.102. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
Sec. 382.103. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT; ELECTION; TAXES
Sec. 382.104. CONTRACTS; GENERAL
Sec. 382.105. PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS
Sec. 382.106. RULES; ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 382.107. FEES
Sec. 382.108. RULES; REGULATION OF ROADS AND OTHER PUBLIC AREAS
Sec. 382.109. ROAD PROJECTS
Sec. 382.110. UTILITIES
Sec. 382.111. SERVICE PLAN REQUIRED
Sec. 382.112. NO EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 382.113. ANNEXATION OR EXCLUSION OF LAND
SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL FINANCIAL PROVISIONS; TAXES
Sec. 382.151. NO TAX ABATEMENTS
Sec. 382.152. BONDS; NOTES
Sec. 382.153. AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE ASSESSMENTS AND AD VALOREM, SALES AND USE, AND HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAXES; ELECTION
Sec. 382.154. USE OF REVENUE FROM TAXES
Sec. 382.155. HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX
Sec. 382.1555. USE OF HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX FOR ANY PURPOSE
Sec. 382.156. SALES AND USE TAX
Sec. 382.157. AD VALOREM TAX
Sec. 382.158. BORROWING
Sec. 382.159. REPAYMENT OF COSTS
SUBCHAPTER E. ANNEXATION BY MUNICIPALITY; TAXES
Sec. 382.201. LIABILITIES; ASSUMPTION OF ASSETS AFTER COMPLETE ANNEXATION BY MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 382.202. AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE TAXES OF ASSESSMENTS AFTER PARTIAL OR COMPLETE ANNEXATION
CHAPTER 383.
COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 383.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 383.002. LEGISLATIVE INTENT
Sec. 383.003. FINDINGS
Sec. 383.004. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 383.005. GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY; TORT CLAIMS
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION OF DISTRICT; TEMPORARY BOARD
Sec. 383.021. COUNTIES AUTHORIZED TO CREATE DISTRICTS
Sec. 383.022. PETITION OF LANDOWNERS
Sec. 383.023. CONTENTS OF PETITION
Sec. 383.024. COMMISSION HEARING; CONTENTS OF NOTICE
Sec. 383.025. NOTICE OF HEARING
Sec. 383.026. HEARING
Sec. 383.027. GRANTING OR REFUSING PETITION
Sec. 383.028. TEMPORARY DIRECTORS; VACANCY IN OFFICE
Sec. 383.029. QUALIFICATION OF TEMPORARY DIRECTORS; ORGANIZATION
Sec. 383.030. CONFIRMATION AND SALES AND USE TAX ELECTION
Sec. 383.031. ELECTION ORDER
Sec. 383.032. NOTICE
Sec. 383.033. CONDUCT OF ELECTION
Sec. 383.034. RESULTS OF ELECTION
SUBCHAPTER C. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS; BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 383.041. BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TERMS
Sec. 383.042. QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTOR
Sec. 383.043. PERSONS DISQUALIFIED TO SERVE
Sec. 383.044. REMOVAL OF DIRECTOR
Sec. 383.045. BOARD VACANCY
Sec. 383.046. DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION; BOND AND OATH OF OFFICE
Sec. 383.047. OFFICERS
Sec. 383.048. QUORUM; OFFICERS' DUTIES
Sec. 383.049. BYLAWS
Sec. 383.050. MANAGEMENT OF DISTRICT
Sec. 383.051. DIRECTOR INTERESTED IN CONTRACT
Sec. 383.052. DISTRICT OFFICE
Sec. 383.053. MEETINGS AND NOTICE
SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 383.061. GENERAL POWERS OF DISTRICT
Sec. 383.062. SUITS
Sec. 383.063. EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 383.064. EXPENDITURES
Sec. 383.065. PURPOSES FOR BORROWING MONEY
Sec. 383.066. REPAYMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL EXPENSES
SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS
Sec. 383.081. ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 383.082. MANNER OF REPAYMENT OF BONDS
Sec. 383.083. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS
Sec. 383.084. ADDING AND EXCLUDING LAND FROM THE DISTRICT
SUBCHAPTER F. SALES AND USE TAX
Sec. 383.101. SALES AND USE TAX
Sec. 383.102. IMPOSITION, COMPUTATION, ADMINISTRATION, AND GOVERNANCE OF TAX
Sec. 383.103. TAX RATES
Sec. 383.104. ABOLITION OF OR CHANGE IN TAX RATE
Sec. 383.105. USE OF TAX
Sec. 383.106. LIMITATION ON ADOPTION OF TAX
SUBCHAPTER G. COMPETITIVE BIDDING
Sec. 383.111. COMPETITIVE BIDDING
Sec. 383.112. EXEMPTION
SUBCHAPTER H. DISSOLUTION
Sec. 383.121. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT
Sec. 383.122. DISSOLUTION BY ORDER OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Sec. 383.123. DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT ON AGREEMENT WITH MUNICIPALITY
CHAPTER 386.
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ZONES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 386.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 386.002. JURISDICTION OF MUNICIPALITY
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION OF COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ZONE
Sec. 386.031. CRITERIA FOR DEVELOPMENT ZONE CREATION
Sec. 386.032. AREA OF PERVASIVE POVERTY, UNEMPLOYMENT, OR ECONOMIC DISTRESS
Sec. 386.033. CREATION OF DEVELOPMENT ZONE
Sec. 386.034. DESIGNATING ORDINANCE OR ORDER
Sec. 386.035. TAX INCREMENT
Sec. 386.036. AMENDING BOUNDARIES
SUBCHAPTER C. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 386.061. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 386.062. QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 386.063. DISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 386.064. BOARD VACANCIES
Sec. 386.065. REMOVAL OF DIRECTOR
Sec. 386.066. ORGANIZATION OF BOARD
Sec. 386.067. QUORUM; DIRECTOR'S DUTIES; MANAGEMENT OF ZONE
Sec. 386.068. MEETINGS AND NOTICE
Sec. 386.069. DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION; BOND AND OATH OF OFFICE
SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 386.101. GENERAL POWERS
Sec. 386.102. DUTY TO EVALUATE AVAILABLE FINANCING OPTIONS
Sec. 386.103. LIMIT ON DEVELOPMENT ZONE POWERS; OTHER LAWS SUPERSEDE
Sec. 386.104. MONITORING
Sec. 386.105. NEIGHBORHOOD REDEVELOPMENT ZONES
Sec. 386.106. SUITS
SUBCHAPTER E. GENERAL FISCAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 386.201. EXPENDITURES
Sec. 386.202. COMPETITIVE BIDDING; CONTRACT AWARD
SUBCHAPTER F. DISSOLUTION
Sec. 386.301. DISSOLUTION OF DEVELOPMENT ZONE BY CREATING BODY
Sec. 386.302. DISSOLUTION BY BOARD REQUEST
Sec. 386.303. TAXES
CHAPTER 387.
COUNTY ASSISTANCE DISTRICT
Sec. 387.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 387.003. CREATION AND FUNCTIONS OF DISTRICT
Sec. 387.0031. INCLUSION OF ROADS OR COUNTY PROPERTY IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS
Sec. 387.004. POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
Sec. 387.005. GOVERNING BODY
Sec. 387.006. GENERAL POWERS OF DISTRICT
Sec. 387.007. SALES AND USE TAX
Sec. 387.008. TAX CODE APPLICABLE
Sec. 387.009. TAX RATE
Sec. 387.010. REPEAL OR RATE CHANGE
Sec. 387.011. IMPOSITION OF TAX
Sec. 387.012. EFFECTIVE DATE OF TAX
Sec. 387.013. DISSOLUTION
CHAPTER 388.
GRANT PROGRAM FOR UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITIES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 388.001. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 388.002. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT GRANT PROGRAM
Sec. 388.003. GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS
SUBTITLE C. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS APPLYING TO MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 391.
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS
Sec. 391.001. PURPOSE
Sec. 391.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 391.003. CREATION
Sec. 391.004. PLANS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Sec. 391.0041. MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES PLAN FOR FIRST RESPONDER INVOLVED IN CRITICAL INCIDENT
Sec. 391.005. POWERS
Sec. 391.006. GOVERNING BODY OF COMMISSION
Sec. 391.007. DETAIL OR LOAN OF AN EMPLOYEE
Sec. 391.008. REVIEW AND COMMENT PROCEDURES
Sec. 391.009. ROLE OF STATE AUDITOR, GOVERNOR, AND STATE AGENCIES
Sec. 391.0091. STATE AGENCY CONSULTATION WITH REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS
Sec. 391.0095. AUDIT AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 391.00951. REPORT TO SECRETARY OF STATE
Sec. 391.010. CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES
Sec. 391.011. FUNDS
Sec. 391.0115. RESTRICTIONS ON COMMISSION TRAVEL COSTS
Sec. 391.0116. RESTRICTIONS ON EMPLOYMENT
Sec. 391.0117. SALARY SCHEDULES
Sec. 391.012. STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 391.013. INTERSTATE COMMISSIONS
Sec. 391.014. INTERNATIONAL AREAS
Sec. 391.015. WITHDRAWAL FROM COMMISSION
Sec. 391.016. JOINING COMMISSION AFTER WITHDRAWAL
CHAPTER 391A.
STORMWATER CONTROL AND RECAPTURE PLANNING AUTHORITIES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 391A.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 391A.002. ESTABLISHMENT
Sec. 391A.003. TERRITORY
Sec. 391A.004. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 391A.005. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 391A.006. EXPIRATION OF CHAPTER
CHAPTER 392.
HOUSING AUTHORITIES ESTABLISHED BY MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 392.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 392.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 392.003. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS
Sec. 392.004. OPERATION NOT FOR PROFIT
Sec. 392.005. TAX EXEMPTION
Sec. 392.006. UNIT OF GOVERNMENT; GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION AND AREA OF OPERATION OF A HOUSING AUTHORITY
Sec. 392.011. CREATION OF A MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
Sec. 392.012. CREATION OF A COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Sec. 392.013. CREATION OF A REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
Sec. 392.0131. MERGER OF CERTAIN COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITIES INTO MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITIES
Sec. 392.014. AREA OF OPERATION OF A MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
Sec. 392.015. AREA OF OPERATION OF A COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Sec. 392.016. AREA OF OPERATION OF A REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
Sec. 392.0161. AREA OF OPERATION OF A MERGED HOUSING AUTHORITY
Sec. 392.0162. AREA OF OPERATION OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITIES
Sec. 392.017. OPERATION OF HOUSING AUTHORITY IN OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 392.018. EXPANSION OF THE AREA OF OPERATION OF A REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
Sec. 392.019. EFFECT OF COOPERATION AGREEMENT ON AREA OF OPERATION OF HOUSING AUTHORITY
SUBCHAPTER C. COMMISSIONERS AND EMPLOYEES
Sec. 392.031. APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS OF A MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
Sec. 392.032. APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS OF A COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Sec. 392.033. APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS OF A REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
Sec. 392.0331. APPOINTMENT OF TENANT REPRESENTATIVE OR CERTAIN OTHER RECIPIENTS OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE AS COMMISSIONER OF MUNICIPAL, COUNTY, OR REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
Sec. 392.034. TERMS OF OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 392.035. COMPENSATION
Sec. 392.036. VOTE REQUIRED FOR ACTION
Sec. 392.037. CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN OF A MUNICIPAL OR COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Sec. 392.038. OTHER OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF A MUNICIPAL OR COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Sec. 392.039. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF A REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
Sec. 392.040. LEGAL SERVICES
Sec. 392.041. REMOVAL OF A COMMISSIONER
Sec. 392.042. INTERESTED COMMISSIONERS
Sec. 392.043. INTERESTED EMPLOYEES
SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES OF A HOUSING AUTHORITY
Sec. 392.051. GENERAL POWERS
Sec. 392.052. OPERATION, CONSTRUCTION, AND LEASING OF HOUSING PROJECTS
Sec. 392.0525. LETTER OF CREDIT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS
Sec. 392.053. PUBLIC MEETING ON PROPOSED HOUSING PROJECT
Sec. 392.054. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Sec. 392.055. RENTALS AND TENANT SELECTION
Sec. 392.0555. PET OWNERSHIP POLICY
Sec. 392.056. ACQUISITION, USE, AND DISPOSITION OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
Sec. 392.0565. PURCHASES MADE UNDER FEDERAL PROCUREMENT PROGRAM
Sec. 392.057. INVESTMENT OF FUNDS
Sec. 392.058. RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATION
Sec. 392.059. COOPERATION WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES OR HOUSING AUTHORITIES
Sec. 392.060. HEARINGS
Sec. 392.061. EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 392.062. REPORTS
Sec. 392.063. PROJECTS FOR FARMERS OF LOW INCOME
Sec. 392.064. CORPORATE NAME OF REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
Sec. 392.065. MISCELLANEOUS POWERS
Sec. 392.066. PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION
Sec. 392.067. VETERANS HOUSING IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER E. BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 392.081. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS
Sec. 392.082. FORM OF BONDS
Sec. 392.083. SALE OF BONDS
Sec. 392.0831. PAYMENT FOR BONDS
Sec. 392.084. NEGOTIABILITY OF BONDS
Sec. 392.085. LIABILITY ON BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 392.086. TAX EXEMPTION
Sec. 392.087. PLEDGES, MORTGAGES, AND COVENANTS TO SECURE BONDS OR LEASE OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 392.088. CERTIFICATION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sec. 392.089. PURCHASE OF BONDS BY AUTHORITY
Sec. 392.090. COVENANT OF REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY REGARDING AREA OF OPERATION
SUBCHAPTER F. REMEDIES
Sec. 392.101. REMEDIES OF AN OBLIGEE OF THE AUTHORITY
Sec. 392.102. OPTIONAL REMEDIES OF AN OBLIGEE
Sec. 392.103. EXEMPTION OF PROPERTY FROM EXECUTION SALE
Sec. 392.104. EFFECT OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS ON OBLIGEE RIGHTS CONFERRED BY AUTHORITY
CHAPTER 393.
HOUSING COOPERATION AMONG MUNICIPALITIES, COUNTIES, AND CERTAIN OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Sec. 393.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 393.002. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; PURPOSE
Sec. 393.003. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 393.004. POWERS OF PUBLIC BODY RELATING TO HOUSING PROJECTS
Sec. 393.005. RESTRICTION ON CERTAIN HOUSING PROJECT CHANGES
Sec. 393.006. PAYMENT OF EXPENSES; CONVEYANCE POWERS
Sec. 393.007. PAYMENT CONTRACTS
Sec. 393.008. LOANS TO HOUSING AUTHORITY
Sec. 393.009. POWERS AUTHORIZED BY RESOLUTION
Sec. 393.010. NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION; PETITION; ELECTION
CHAPTER 394.
HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATIONS IN MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 394.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 394.002. PURPOSE; LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS
Sec. 394.003. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 394.004. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER TO CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
Sec. 394.0045. APPLICABILITY OF OPEN MEETINGS AND OPEN RECORDS LAWS
SUBCHAPTER B. INCORPORATION OF HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATIONS
Sec. 394.011. APPLICATION FOR INCORPORATION
Sec. 394.012. APPLICATION FOR INCORPORATION OF, AND OTHER SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR, JOINT CORPORATION
Sec. 394.013. INCORPORATORS
Sec. 394.014. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Sec. 394.015. FILING OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION; ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
Sec. 394.016. AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Sec. 394.017. FILING OF ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT; ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
SUBCHAPTER C. CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION
Sec. 394.021. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 394.022. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Sec. 394.023. DISPOSITION OF CORPORATE EARNINGS
Sec. 394.024. REGISTERED OFFICE AND AGENT
Sec. 394.025. CORPORATE BOOKS AND RECORDS
Sec. 394.026. DISSOLUTION OF CORPORATION
Sec. 394.027. ANNUAL REPORT
SUBCHAPTER D. CORPORATE POWERS
Sec. 394.031. EXERCISE OF POWERS; AREA OF OPERATION
Sec. 394.032. GENERAL POWERS
Sec. 394.033. CORPORATE NAME; DURATION; SEAL
Sec. 394.034. OFFICERS; AGENTS
Sec. 394.035. BYLAWS
Sec. 394.036. ACCEPTANCE OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 394.037. BONDS
Sec. 394.038. ACQUISITION OF SHARES OR OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 394.039. SPECIFIC POWERS RELATING TO FINANCIAL AND PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
Sec. 394.040. TRANSACTIONS WITH LENDING INSTITUTIONS
Sec. 394.041. STANDARDS FOR MORTGAGES OR LOANS
Sec. 394.042. DISPOSAL OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS OR HOME MORTGAGES
SUBCHAPTER E. HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION BONDS
Sec. 394.051. BONDS; INVESTMENT
Sec. 394.052. BOND COVENANTS
Sec. 394.053. VALIDITY OF BONDS; SIGNATURES
Sec. 394.054. SECURITY FOR BONDS
Sec. 394.055. LIABILITY FOR BONDS AND CONTRACTS; DEBT NOT CREATED
Sec. 394.056. BOND AS SECURITY
Sec. 394.057. BOND AS AUTHORIZED INVESTMENT OR AS SECURITY FOR DEPOSIT
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 394.901. DESIGNATION OF AREA AS ECONOMICALLY DEPRESSED OR BLIGHTED; NOTICE
Sec. 394.902. HOUSING FOR ELDERLY
Sec. 394.9025. MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Sec. 394.9026. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS FOR BENEFICIAL AD VALOREM TAX TREATMENT RELATING TO CERTAIN MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
Sec. 394.9027. AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
Sec. 394.903. TRANSFER OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITES
Sec. 394.904. EXEMPTION FROM REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLYING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY
Sec. 394.905. EXEMPTION FROM TAXES AND FEES
Sec. 394.906. CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH FEDERAL GUARANTEE OR HOME MORTGAGE INSURANCE NOT REQUIRED
Sec. 394.907. CORPORATION POWERS NOT RESTRICTED; POLICE POWERS NOT AFFECTED
CHAPTER 395.
FINANCING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED BY NEW DEVELOPMENT IN MUNICIPALITIES, COUNTIES, AND CERTAIN OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 395.001. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. AUTHORIZATION OF IMPACT FEE
Sec. 395.011. AUTHORIZATION OF FEE
Sec. 395.012. ITEMS PAYABLE BY FEE
Sec. 395.013. ITEMS NOT PAYABLE BY FEE
Sec. 395.014. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN
Sec. 395.015. MAXIMUM FEE PER SERVICE UNIT
Sec. 395.016. TIME FOR ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF FEE
Sec. 395.017. ADDITIONAL FEE PROHIBITED; EXCEPTION
Sec. 395.018. AGREEMENT WITH OWNER REGARDING PAYMENT
Sec. 395.019. COLLECTION OF FEES IF SERVICES NOT AVAILABLE
Sec. 395.020. ENTITLEMENT TO SERVICES
Sec. 395.021. AUTHORITY OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO SPEND FUNDS TO REDUCE FEES
Sec. 395.022. AUTHORITY OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TO PAY FEES
Sec. 395.023. CREDITS AGAINST ROADWAY FACILITIES FEES
Sec. 395.0231. CONSERVATION AND REUSE CREDITS AGAINST WATER AND WASTEWATER FEES
Sec. 395.024. ACCOUNTING FOR FEES AND INTEREST
Sec. 395.025. REFUNDS
SUBCHAPTER C. PROCEDURES FOR ADOPTION OF IMPACT FEE
Sec. 395.041. COMPLIANCE WITH PROCEDURES REQUIRED
Sec. 395.0411. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN
Sec. 395.042. HEARING ON LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN
Sec. 395.043. INFORMATION ABOUT LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC
Sec. 395.044. NOTICE OF HEARING ON LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN
Sec. 395.045. APPROVAL OF LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN REQUIRED
Sec. 395.0455. SYSTEMWIDE LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS
Sec. 395.047. HEARING ON IMPACT FEE
Sec. 395.049. NOTICE OF HEARING ON IMPACT FEE
Sec. 395.050. ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMENTS ON IMPACT FEES
Sec. 395.051. APPROVAL OF IMPACT FEE REQUIRED
Sec. 395.0515. LIMITATION ON IMPACT FEE INCREASE
Sec. 395.052. PERIODIC UPDATE OF LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN REQUIRED
Sec. 395.053. HEARING ON UPDATED LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN
Sec. 395.054. HEARING ON AMENDMENTS TO LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN, OR IMPACT FEE
Sec. 395.055. NOTICE OF HEARING ON AMENDMENTS TO LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN, OR IMPACT FEE
Sec. 395.056. ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMENTS ON AMENDMENTS
Sec. 395.057. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS REQUIRED
Sec. 395.0575. DETERMINATION THAT NO UPDATE OF LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN OR IMPACT FEES IS NEEDED
Sec. 395.058. ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Sec. 395.059. INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL AUDIT
SUBCHAPTER D. OTHER PROVISIONS
Sec. 395.071. DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED WITHIN TIME LIMITS
Sec. 395.072. RECORDS OF HEARINGS
Sec. 395.073. CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF STATE AND LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
Sec. 395.074. PRIOR IMPACT FEES REPLACED BY FEES UNDER THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 395.075. NO EFFECT ON TAXES OR OTHER CHARGES
Sec. 395.076. MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT PROHIBITED
Sec. 395.077. APPEALS
Sec. 395.079. IMPACT FEE FOR STORM WATER, DRAINAGE, AND FLOOD CONTROL IN POPULOUS COUNTY
Sec. 395.080. CHAPTER NOT APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN WATER-RELATED SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Sec. 395.081. FEES FOR ADJOINING LANDOWNERS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
CHAPTER 397.
STRATEGIC PLANNING RELATING TO MILITARY BASES AND DEFENSE FACILITIES
Sec. 397.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 397.002. MILITARY BASE OR DEFENSE FACILITY VALUE ENHANCEMENT STATEMENT
Sec. 397.0021. DEFENSE COMMUNITY ECONOMIC REDEVELOPMENT VALUE STATEMENT
Sec. 397.003. COMPREHENSIVE DEFENSE COMMUNITY STRATEGIC IMPACT PLAN
Sec. 397.004. PLANNING MANUAL
Sec. 397.005. CONSULTATION WITH OR NOTIFICATION TO MILITARY BASE OR DEFENSE FACILITY AUTHORITIES: PROPOSED ORDINANCE, RULE, OR PLAN
Sec. 397.006. CONSULTATION WITH OR NOTIFICATION TO MILITARY BASE OR DEFENSE FACILITY AUTHORITIES: PROPOSED STRUCTURE
Sec. 397.007. PUBLIC INFORMATION REGARDING IMPACT OF MILITARY INSTALLATIONS
CHAPTER 397A.
REGIONAL MILITARY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSIONS RELATING TO CERTAIN MILITARY INSTALLATIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 397A.001. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; PURPOSE
SUBCHAPTER B. REGIONAL MILITARY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSIONS IN POPULOUS AREAS
Sec. 397A.051. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 397A.052. CREATION OF REGIONAL MILITARY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
Sec. 397A.053. HEARING ON CREATION OF COMMISSION
Sec. 397A.054. MEMBERS OF REGIONAL MILITARY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
Sec. 397A.055. COMMISSION REVIEW OF NEW PROJECTS
Sec. 397A.056. REGIONAL COMPATIBLE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Sec. 397A.057. COORDINATION WITH OTHER PLANS AND STUDIES
Sec. 397A.058. CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAWS
Sec. 397A.059. FUNDS
Sec. 397A.060. WITHDRAWAL FROM COMMISSION
Sec. 397A.061. EXPIRATION AFTER MILITARY INSTALLATION CLOSURE
Sec. 397A.062. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF COMMISSION OR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY DECISION
SUBCHAPTER C. REGIONAL MILITARY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSIONS IN LESS POPULOUS AREAS
Sec. 397A.101. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 397A.102. CREATION OF REGIONAL MILITARY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
Sec. 397A.103. HEARING ON CREATION OF COMMISSION
Sec. 397A.104. MEMBERS OF REGIONAL MILITARY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
Sec. 397A.105. COMMISSION REVIEW OF NEW PROJECTS
Sec. 397A.106. REGIONAL COMPATIBLE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Sec. 397A.107. COORDINATION WITH OTHER PLANS AND STUDIES
Sec. 397A.108. CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAWS
Sec. 397A.109. FUNDS
Sec. 397A.110. WITHDRAWAL FROM COMMISSION
Sec. 397A.111. EXPIRATION AFTER MILITARY INSTALLATION CLOSURE
Sec. 397A.112. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF COMMISSION OR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY DECISION
CHAPTER 399.
MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY WATER AND ENERGY IMPROVEMENT REGIONS
Sec. 399.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 399.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 399.003. EXERCISE OF POWERS
Sec. 399.004. AUTHORIZED ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 399.005. WRITTEN CONTRACT FOR ASSESSMENT REQUIRED
Sec. 399.006. ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM
Sec. 399.007. DESIGNATION OF REGION
Sec. 399.008. PROCEDURE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM
Sec. 399.009. REPORT REGARDING ASSESSMENT
Sec. 399.010. NOTICE TO MORTGAGE HOLDER REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION
Sec. 399.011. REVIEW REQUIRED
Sec. 399.012. DIRECT ACQUISITION BY OWNER
Sec. 399.013. RECORDING OF NOTICE OF CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENT REQUIRED
Sec. 399.014. LIEN
Sec. 399.015. CONTRACT FOR COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS; NO PERSONAL LIABILITY
Sec. 399.016. BONDS OR NOTES
Sec. 399.017. JOINT IMPLEMENTATION
Sec. 399.018. PROHIBITED ACTS
Sec. 399.019. NO PERSONAL LIABILITY
SUBTITLE C1. ADDITIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS APPLYING TO MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 501.
PROVISIONS GOVERNING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 501.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 501.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 501.003. WHO MAY BE USER
Sec. 501.004. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; CONSTRUCTION OF SUBTITLE
Sec. 501.005. ADOPTION OF ALTERNATE PROCEDURE
Sec. 501.006. USE OF CORPORATION TO FINANCE PROJECT
Sec. 501.007. LENDING CREDIT OR GRANTING PUBLIC MONEY
Sec. 501.008. LIMITATION ON FINANCIAL OBLIGATION
Sec. 501.009. POLICE POWERS NOT AFFECTED
Sec. 501.010. DELEGATION OF UNIT'S SOVEREIGN POWERS PROHIBITED
Sec. 501.011. REFERENCE TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION AND OPERATION OF CORPORATION
Sec. 501.051. AUTHORITY TO CREATE
Sec. 501.052. NONMEMBER, NONSTOCK FORM OF CORPORATION
Sec. 501.053. CORPORATION NONPROFIT; NET EARNINGS
Sec. 501.054. GENERAL POWERS, PRIVILEGES, AND FUNCTIONS
Sec. 501.055. CONSTITUTED AUTHORITY OR INSTRUMENTALITY
Sec. 501.056. CONTENTS OF CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
Sec. 501.057. FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATE EVIDENCING FILING
Sec. 501.058. EFFECT OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE EVIDENCING FILING
Sec. 501.059. CORPORATE SEAL
Sec. 501.060. MAY SUE AND BE SUED
Sec. 501.061. CORPORATION'S ORGANIZATION NOT RESTRICTED
Sec. 501.062. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 501.063. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Sec. 501.064. BYLAWS
Sec. 501.065. OFFICERS
Sec. 501.066. INDEMNIFICATION
Sec. 501.067. INSURANCE AND BENEFITS
Sec. 501.068. BOARD MEETINGS; NOTICE OF MEETING
Sec. 501.069. WAIVER OF NOTICE
Sec. 501.070. ACTION OF BOARD; QUORUM
Sec. 501.071. ACTION WITHOUT MEETING
Sec. 501.072. OPEN MEETINGS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION
Sec. 501.073. SUPERVISION BY AUTHORIZING UNIT
Sec. 501.074. PURCHASING
Sec. 501.075. EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION
SUBCHAPTER C. AUTHORIZED PROJECTS
Sec. 501.101. PROJECTS RELATED TO CREATION OR RETENTION OF PRIMARY JOBS
Sec. 501.102. PROJECTS RELATED TO CERTAIN JOB TRAINING
Sec. 501.103. CERTAIN INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Sec. 501.104. PROJECTS RELATED TO CERTAIN MILITARY BASES OR MISSIONS
Sec. 501.105. CAREER CENTER PROJECTS OUTSIDE OF JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT
Sec. 501.106. AIRPORT FACILITIES OR OTHER PROJECTS BY CORPORATIONS AUTHORIZED BY CERTAIN BORDER MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 501.107. INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS BY CORPORATIONS AUTHORIZED BY MUNICIPALITIES IN CERTAIN BORDER COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER D. CORPORATE POWERS AND LIMITATIONS RELATING TO PROJECTS
Sec. 501.151. AUTHORITY TO FINANCE PROJECT
Sec. 501.152. DEFINITION OF COST WITH RESPECT TO PROJECT
Sec. 501.153. LEASE OR SALE OF PROJECT
Sec. 501.154. CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY TO INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Sec. 501.155. LOAN TO FINANCE PROJECT
Sec. 501.156. AGREEMENT MUST BENEFIT CORPORATION
Sec. 501.157. DEFAULT ON AGREEMENT; ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 501.158. PERFORMANCE AGREEMENTS
Sec. 501.159. POWERS CONCERNING PROJECTS; JURISDICTION
Sec. 501.160. OWNING OR OPERATING PROJECT AS BUSINESS
Sec. 501.161. CERTAIN ECONOMIC INCENTIVES PROHIBITED
Sec. 501.162. USE OF TAX REVENUE FOR JOB TRAINING
Sec. 501.163. USE OF TAX REVENUE FOR JOB-RELATED SKILLS TRAINING BY CERTAIN CORPORATIONS
SUBCHAPTER E. CORPORATE POWERS AND LIMITATIONS RELATING TO BONDS
Sec. 501.201. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS
Sec. 501.202. TERMS
Sec. 501.203. SECURITIES COMMISSIONER PERMIT TO SELL SECURITIES REQUIRED
Sec. 501.204. AUTHORIZING UNIT'S APPROVAL OF BONDS
Sec. 501.205. BOND COUNSEL AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Sec. 501.206. MONEY USED TO PAY BONDS
Sec. 501.207. BONDS NOT DEBT OF STATE OR AUTHORIZING UNIT
Sec. 501.208. BOND SECURITY; DEFAULT
Sec. 501.209. TRUST AGREEMENT
Sec. 501.210. FINANCIAL ASSURANCE OR RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS
Sec. 501.211. USE OF BOND PROCEEDS
Sec. 501.212. INTERIM BONDS
Sec. 501.213. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 501.214. SALE OR EXCHANGE OF BONDS
SUBCHAPTER F. ADMINISTRATION BY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Sec. 501.251. STATE STANDARDS FOR PROJECT ELIGIBILITY
Sec. 501.252. STATE STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR LEASE, SALE, OR LOAN AGREEMENTS
Sec. 501.253. RULES FOR SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS
Sec. 501.254. FILING OF RULES AND GUIDELINES WITH SECRETARY OF STATE
Sec. 501.255. APPROVAL OF LEASE, SALE, OR LOAN AGREEMENT
Sec. 501.256. APPROVAL OF BONDS BY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Sec. 501.257. FILING OF FEE SCHEDULE AND BOND PROCEDURES
Sec. 501.258. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
SUBCHAPTER G. AMENDMENT OR RESTATEMENT OF
Sec. 501.301. AMENDMENT BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 501.302. AMENDMENT BY UNIT
Sec. 501.303. AMENDMENT TO COUNTY ALLIANCE CORPORATION'S CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
Sec. 501.304. CONTENTS OF CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
Sec. 501.305. EXECUTION AND VERIFICATION OF CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
Sec. 501.306. DELIVERY AND FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
Sec. 501.307. SUITS OR RIGHTS NOT AFFECTED
Sec. 501.308. RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
Sec. 501.309. RESTATEMENT WITHOUT ADDITIONAL AMENDMENT
Sec. 501.310. RESTATEMENT WITH ADDITIONAL AMENDMENT
Sec. 501.311. CHANGE IN CERTAIN INFORMATION NOT AMENDMENT
Sec. 501.312. EXECUTION AND VERIFICATION OF RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
Sec. 501.313. DELIVERY AND FILING OF RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
Sec. 501.314. EFFECT OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE EVIDENCING FILING OF RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
SUBCHAPTER H. REGISTERED OFFICE AND AGENT; SERVICE OF PROCESS
Sec. 501.351. REGISTERED OFFICE AND AGENT
Sec. 501.352. CHANGE OF REGISTERED OFFICE OR AGENT
Sec. 501.353. RESIGNATION OF REGISTERED AGENT
Sec. 501.354. AGENTS FOR SERVICE
SUBCHAPTER I. ALTERATION OR TERMINATION OF CORPORATION
Sec. 501.401. ALTERATION OR TERMINATION BY AUTHORIZING UNIT
Sec. 501.402. TERMINATION OF CORPORATION ON COMPLETION OF PURPOSE
Sec. 501.403. EXECUTION OF CERTIFICATE OF TERMINATION
Sec. 501.404. DELIVERY AND FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF TERMINATION
Sec. 501.405. EFFECT OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE EVIDENCING FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF TERMINATION
Sec. 501.406. ASSETS ON TERMINATION
Sec. 501.407. TERMINATION WITH TRANSFER OF ASSETS TO TYPE A CORPORATION
SUBCHAPTER J. HURRICANE IKE DISASTER RELIEF
Sec. 501.451. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 501.452. PROJECTS RELATED TO HURRICANE IKE DISASTER AREA
Sec. 501.453. PROJECTS NOT ADMINISTERED BY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
CHAPTER 502.
PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO TYPE A AND TYPE B CORPORATIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 502.001. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
SUBCHAPTER B. CORPORATE POWERS AND LIMITATIONS
Sec. 502.051. WRITTEN CONTRACT REQUIRED FOR BUSINESS RECRUITMENT OR DEVELOPMENT
Sec. 502.052. USE OF TAX REVENUE FOR MASS TRANSIT-RELATED FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER C. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 502.101. TRAINING REGARDING OPERATION OF CORPORATION
Sec. 502.102. PROVISION OF TRAINING SEMINAR
Sec. 502.103. PROOF OF COMPLIANCE
SUBCHAPTER D. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 502.151. REPORT TO COMPTROLLER
Sec. 502.152. NOTICE OF FAILURE TO REPORT
Sec. 502.153. REPORT TO LEGISLATURE
CHAPTER 504.
TYPE A CORPORATIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 504.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 504.002. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
Sec. 504.003. AUTHORITY TO CREATE CORPORATION
Sec. 504.004. CONTENTS OF CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
Sec. 504.005. CORPORATION NOT SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. GOVERNANCE OF CORPORATION
Sec. 504.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 504.052. OFFICERS
Sec. 504.053. QUORUM
Sec. 504.054. LOCATION OF BOARD MEETINGS
Sec. 504.055. RESTRICTIONS ON REGISTERED AGENT AND OFFICE
SUBCHAPTER C. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 504.101. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW; CONFLICTS
Sec. 504.102. CONTRACT WITH OTHER PRIVATE CORPORATION
Sec. 504.103. LIMITATION ON PRIMARY PURPOSE OF PROJECT; EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 504.104. ASSUMPTION OR PAYMENT OF PREEXISTING DEBT PROHIBITED
Sec. 504.105. LIMITATION ON USE OF REVENUES FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSE
Sec. 504.106. EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 504.107. LIABILITY
SUBCHAPTER D. AUTHORIZATION FOR ADDITIONAL PROJECTS
Sec. 504.151. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 504.152. ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE PROJECTS APPLICABLE TO TYPE B CORPORATIONS
Sec. 504.153. PUBLIC HEARING PRECEDING ELECTION
Sec. 504.154. LIMITATION ON SUBSEQUENT ELECTION
Sec. 504.155. SUBSEQUENT APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL PROJECTS
Sec. 504.156. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER TO ADDITIONAL PROJECT
Sec. 504.171. AUTHORITY OF CERTAIN CORPORATIONS TO UNDERTAKE TYPE B PROJECTS
SUBCHAPTER E. INVESTMENT AGREEMENTS
Sec. 504.201. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 504.202. AGREEMENT TO INVEST IN EXTRATERRITORIAL PROJECT
Sec. 504.203. REQUIRED AGREEMENT WITH CORRESPONDING TAXING UNIT
Sec. 504.204. EFFECT ON AUTHORITY UNDER OTHER LAW
SUBCHAPTER F. SALES AND USE TAX
Sec. 504.251. TAX AUTHORIZED
Sec. 504.252. SALES TAX
Sec. 504.253. USE TAX
Sec. 504.254. COMBINED TAX RATE
Sec. 504.255. APPLICABILITY OF TAX CODE
Sec. 504.256. BALLOT
Sec. 504.257. LIMITATION ON DURATION OF TAX
Sec. 504.258. ELECTION TO REDUCE OR INCREASE TAX RATE
Sec. 504.259. REDUCTION OF TAX WITHIN REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Sec. 504.260. LIMITED SALES AND USE TAX FOR SPECIFIC PROJECT
Sec. 504.261. CONCURRENT ELECTION WITH ELECTION UNDER TAX CODE
Sec. 504.262. PROCEDURES ON EXPIRATION OF TAX
SUBCHAPTER G. USE OF TAX PROCEEDS
Sec. 504.301. DELIVERY AND GENERAL USE OF TAX PROCEEDS
Sec. 504.302. PAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING COSTS; ELECTION
Sec. 504.303. PAYMENT OF BONDS
Sec. 504.304. PAYMENT FOR CLEANUP OF CONTAMINATED PROPERTY; ELECTION
Sec. 504.305. PAYMENT FOR JOB TRAINING
SUBCHAPTER H. TERMINATION OF CORPORATION
Sec. 504.351. ELECTION TO TERMINATE EXISTENCE OF CORPORATION ON PETITION
Sec. 504.352. BALLOT
Sec. 504.353. TERMINATION OF EXISTENCE OF CORPORATION
CHAPTER 505.
TYPE B CORPORATIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 505.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 505.002. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
Sec. 505.003. AUTHORITY TO CREATE CORPORATION
Sec. 505.004. CONTENTS OF CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
Sec. 505.005. CORPORATION NOT SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. GOVERNANCE OF CORPORATION
Sec. 505.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 505.052. RESTRICTION ON BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Sec. 505.053. OFFICERS
Sec. 505.054. QUORUM
Sec. 505.055. LOCATION OF BOARD MEETINGS
Sec. 505.056. RESTRICTIONS ON REGISTERED AGENT AND OFFICE
SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 505.101. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW; CONFLICTS
Sec. 505.102. CONTRACT WITH OTHER PRIVATE CORPORATION
Sec. 505.103. LIMITATION ON USE OF REVENUES FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES
Sec. 505.104. BOND REPAYMENT
Sec. 505.1041. APPRAISAL REQUIRED BEFORE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY WITH BOND PROCEEDS
Sec. 505.105. EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 505.106. LIABILITY
SUBCHAPTER D. AUTHORIZED PROJECTS
Sec. 505.151. AUTHORIZED PROJECTS
Sec. 505.152. PROJECTS RELATED TO RECREATIONAL OR COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Sec. 505.153. PROJECTS RELATED TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Sec. 505.154. PROJECTS RELATED TO WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES AND WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
Sec. 505.155. PROJECTS RELATED TO BUSINESS ENTERPRISES THAT CREATE OR RETAIN PRIMARY JOBS
Sec. 505.156. PROJECTS RELATED TO BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 505.1561. PROJECTS RELATED TO AIRPORT FACILITIES IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 505.157. PROJECTS RELATED TO BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN LANDLOCKED COMMUNITIES
Sec. 505.158. PROJECTS RELATED TO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN CERTAIN SMALL MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 505.159. HEARING REQUIRED TO UNDERTAKE PROJECT
Sec. 505.160. ELECTION REQUIRED FOR PROJECT; PETITION
Sec. 505.161. PUBLIC PURPOSE DESIGNATION; EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION
SUBCHAPTER E. SPORTS VENUE PROJECTS AND RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE
Sec. 505.201. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 505.202. ELECTION: USE OF TAX PROCEEDS FOR SPORTS VENUE PROJECTS
Sec. 505.203. PUBLIC HEARING PRECEDING ELECTION
Sec. 505.204. LIMITATION ON SUBSEQUENT ELECTION
Sec. 505.205. SUBSEQUENT APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL PROJECTS
Sec. 505.206. EFFECT OF SUBCHAPTER ON ELECTION AUTHORITY
SUBCHAPTER F. SALES AND USE TAX
Sec. 505.251. TAX AUTHORIZED
Sec. 505.252. SALES TAX
Sec. 505.253. USE TAX
Sec. 505.254. SPECIFICATION OF TAX RATE ON BALLOT
Sec. 505.255. ADOPTION OF TAX AT ELECTION TO REDUCE OR ABOLISH TAX FOR TYPE A CORPORATION
Sec. 505.256. APPLICABILITY OF TAX CODE
Sec. 505.2565. LIMITATION ON DURATION OF TAX
Sec. 505.2566. ELECTION TO REDUCE OR INCREASE TAX RATE
Sec. 505.257. REDUCTION OF TAX WITHIN REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Sec. 505.2575. LIMITED SALES AND USE TAX FOR SPECIFIC PROJECT
Sec. 505.258. CESSATION OF COLLECTION OF TAXES
Sec. 505.259. ELECTION REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
SUBCHAPTER G. USE OF TAX PROCEEDS
Sec. 505.301. DELIVERY OF TAX PROCEEDS
Sec. 505.302. PAYMENT OF PROJECT COSTS, BONDS, OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 505.303. PAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING COSTS; ELECTION
Sec. 505.304. PAYMENT FOR CERTAIN WATER-RELATED PROJECTS: ELECTION REQUIRED
Sec. 505.305. PAYMENT FOR CLEANUP OF CONTAMINATED PROPERTY; ELECTION
SUBCHAPTER H. TERMINATION OF CORPORATION
Sec. 505.351. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 505.352. ELECTION TO TERMINATE EXISTENCE OF CORPORATION ON PETITION
Sec. 505.353. BALLOT
Sec. 505.354. TERMINATION OF EXISTENCE OF CORPORATION
Sec. 505.355. ELECTION REJECTING TERMINATION
CHAPTER 506.
COUNTY ALLIANCE CORPORATIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 506.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 506.002. CREATION OF COUNTY ALLIANCE; AUTHORITY TO CREATE CORPORATION
Sec. 506.003. STATUS OF COUNTY ALLIANCE AS SINGLE UNIT
Sec. 506.004. APPLICABILITY OF SUBTITLE
SUBCHAPTER B. GOVERNANCE OF CORPORATION
Sec. 506.051. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS; TERM
Sec. 506.052. NO COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES
Sec. 506.053. REMOVAL OF DIRECTOR
SUBCHAPTER C. MEMBERSHIP IN COUNTY ALLIANCE
Sec. 506.101. MEMBERSHIP IN ESTABLISHED COUNTY ALLIANCE
Sec. 506.102. WITHDRAWAL FROM COUNTY ALLIANCE
SUBCHAPTER D. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 506.151. DISTRIBUTION OF NET EARNINGS
SUBCHAPTER E. TERMINATION OF CORPORATION
Sec. 506.201. EFFECT OF WITHDRAWAL OF COUNTY
Sec. 506.202. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS
CHAPTER 507.
SPACEPORT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 507.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 507.002. SCOPE OF PROJECT
Sec. 507.003. AUTHORITY TO CREATE CORPORATION BY ELIGIBLE ENTITIES
Sec. 507.004. CONTENTS OF CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
Sec. 507.005. CORPORATION NOT SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS
Sec. 507.006. CONFLICTS OF LAW
SUBCHAPTER B. GOVERNANCE OF CORPORATION
Sec. 507.051. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 507.052. OFFICERS
Sec. 507.053. MEETINGS
SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 507.101. GENERAL POWERS AND LIMITATIONS OF CORPORATION
Sec. 507.102. ACQUISITION, MORTGAGE, OR DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY
Sec. 507.103. EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 507.104. CONTRACTS
Sec. 507.105. GENERAL POWERS RELATED TO FINANCES
Sec. 507.106. DONATIONS, GRANTS, AND LOANS
Sec. 507.107. AUTHORITY TO SUE AND BE SUED
Sec. 507.108. HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES AND DEGREE PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER D. BONDS
Sec. 507.151. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS; APPROVAL
Sec. 507.152. BONDS NOT OBLIGATION OF CERTAIN ENTITIES
Sec. 507.153. BOND REQUIREMENTS
SUBCHAPTER E. TAXES
Sec. 507.201. EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN TAXES
Sec. 507.202. PAYMENT IN LIEU OF AD VALOREM TAXES
TITLE 13. WATER AND UTILITIES
SUBTITLE A. MUNICIPAL WATER AND UTILITIES
CHAPTER 551.
WATER CONTROL BY MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 551.001. CONTROL OF HARMFUL EXCESS OF WATER BY MUNICIPALITY WITH POPULATION OF 150,001 TO 239,999
Sec. 551.002. PROTECTION OF STREAMS AND WATERSHEDS BY HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 551.003. NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS APPLYING TO WATERSHEDS AND FLOOD-PRONE AREAS
Sec. 551.004. PROTECTION OF PLAYA LAKES BY CERTAIN HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 551.005. RESTRICTION ON PUMPING, EXTRACTION, OR USE OF GROUNDWATER
Sec. 551.006. IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
Sec. 551.007. WATER CONSERVATION BY HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY
CHAPTER 552.
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
SUBCHAPTER A. PUBLIC UTILITY SYSTEMS IN GENERAL
Sec. 552.001. MUNICIPAL UTILITY SYSTEMS; GENERAL POWERS
Sec. 552.002. CERTAIN PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITY SYSTEMS IN HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 552.0025. CONNECTION, DISCONNECTION, AND LIABILITY FOR MUNICIPAL UTILITY SERVICES
Sec. 552.003. ACQUISITION OF EXISTING PUBLIC UTILITY; PAYMENT IN LIEU OF SCHOOL TAXES
SUBCHAPTER B. ACQUISITION OF INTERESTS FOR DRAINAGE, SEWAGE, OR WATER SUPPLY PURPOSES
Sec. 552.011. USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN POWER
Sec. 552.012. MUNICIPALITIES IN OR CONTRACTING WITH A WATER DISTRICT
Sec. 552.013. WATER SYSTEM IN MUNICIPALITIES WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 1,000
Sec. 552.014. CONTRACTS WITH WATER DISTRICTS OR NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS
Sec. 552.015. WATER SUPPLY IN TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 552.016. SALE OR LEASE OF WATER SYSTEM BY TYPE A GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 552.017. WATER SYSTEMS IN HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 552.018. MUNICIPAL CONTRACT WITH PRIVATE ENTITY
Sec. 552.019. CONTRACT WITH WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT OR WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Sec. 552.020. CONTRACT WITH WATER DISTRICT
Sec. 552.0205. REVENUE BONDS TO PAY FOR DISTRICT SERVICES UNDER CONTRACT
Sec. 552.021. CONTRACT BETWEEN DISTRICT AND MUNICIPALITY WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 900,000
Sec. 552.022. CONTRACTS WITH CERTAIN SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Sec. 552.023. CONTRACT BETWEEN MUNICIPALITY AND TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY
Sec. 552.024. MUNICIPAL CONTRACT FOR RECLAIMED WATER FACILITY IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
SUBCHAPTER C. MUNICIPAL DRAINAGE UTILITY SYSTEMS
Sec. 552.041. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 552.042. LEGISLATIVE FINDING
Sec. 552.043. APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER TO MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 552.044. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 552.045. ADOPTION OF SYSTEM; RULES
Sec. 552.0451. EXTENSION OF SERVICE AREA BY CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 552.046. INCORPORATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES
Sec. 552.047. DRAINAGE CHARGES
Sec. 552.048. BILLINGS; DEPOSIT NOT REQUIRED
Sec. 552.049. SEGREGATION OF INCOME
Sec. 552.050. DELINQUENT CHARGES
Sec. 552.051. DRAINAGE REVENUE BONDS
Sec. 552.052. DISCONTINUATION OF DRAINAGE SYSTEM
Sec. 552.053. EXEMPTIONS
Sec. 552.054. EFFECT OF SUBCHAPTER
SUBCHAPTER D. IMPROVEMENTS TO WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 552.061. APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER TO CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 552.062. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 552.063. MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
Sec. 552.064. DECLARATION; COSTS; ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT
Sec. 552.065. ASSESSMENT PROVISIONS
Sec. 552.066. APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
Sec. 552.067. NOTICE OF PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS; LIEN
Sec. 552.068. EXEMPTIONS; PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR ASSESSMENT
Sec. 552.069. NOTICE AND HEARING REQUIREMENTS; APPEAL
Sec. 552.070. CHANGE; ABANDONMENT
Sec. 552.071. CORRECTIONS; REASSESSMENTS
Sec. 552.072. JOINT PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 552.073. RESTRICTIONS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 552.074. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENT
Sec. 552.075. HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY
SUBCHAPTER E. CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 552.091. APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER TO CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 552.092. CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWERS
SUBCHAPTER F. MUNICIPAL WATER CORPORATIONS AND MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS
Sec. 552.101. MUNICIPAL WATER CONTRACTS
Sec. 552.102. EMINENT DOMAIN BY MUNICIPAL SEWER PROVIDERS
Sec. 552.103. RIGHTS OF WATER CORPORATION PROVIDING SERVICE TO MUNICIPALITY; EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 552.104. LOCATION OF WATER LINES OUTSIDE MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES
Sec. 552.105. RELOCATION OF WATER LINE TO ALLOW CHANGE TO TRAFFIC LANE
SUBCHAPTER G. MANAGEMENT OF CERTAIN ENCUMBERED MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY SYSTEMS
Sec. 552.121. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 552.122. TRANSFER OF MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF ELECTRIC UTILITY SYSTEM
Sec. 552.123. AUTHORITY OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Sec. 552.124. EFFECT OF PREVIOUSLY ISSUED BONDS
SUBCHAPTER H. MANAGEMENT OF CERTAIN ENCUMBERED MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS
Sec. 552.141. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 552.142. TRANSFER OF MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF UTILITY SYSTEM
SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 552.901. RELOCATION OR REPLACEMENT OF WATER OR SEWER LATERALS
Sec. 552.902. OPERATION OF CERTAIN ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER SYSTEMS BY HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 552.903. AGREEMENT WITH CONSERVATION AND RECLAMATION DISTRICT
Sec. 552.904. LEASE OF NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM BY CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 552.905. OPERATION OF CABLE TV SYSTEMS BY GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 552.906. MUNICIPAL UTILITY PLANTS
Sec. 552.907. CONSTRUCTION OF WATER OR WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS TO PRESERVE WATER QUALITY AQUIFER
Sec. 552.909. PROHIBITED EMPLOYMENT OF OR CONTRACTING WITH FORMER TRUSTEE OR BOARD MEMBER
Sec. 552.910. AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FOR COLLECTION OF PAST DUE UTILITY OR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE FEES
Sec. 552.911. DUTIES OF WATER SERVICE PROVIDER TO AN AREA SERVED BY SEWER SERVICE OF CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 552.912. CERTAIN DAMAGES CAUSED BY SEWAGE BACKUP
Sec. 552.913. COMBINED HEATING AND POWER SYSTEMS IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 552.914. UTILITY CONTRACTS FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES
Sec. 552.915. RECORDS OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED ELECTRIC UTILITY PROVIDING BROADBAND SERVICES
Sec. 552.916. PROHIBITION ON RATE DISCRIMINATION
SUBTITLE B. COUNTY WATER
CHAPTER 561.
WATER CONTROL BY COUNTIES
Sec. 561.001. FLOOD CONTROL PROPERTY; CONDEMNATION
Sec. 561.002. JOINT PROJECT
Sec. 561.003. PLANS AND PROGRAMS
Sec. 561.004. SURVEY BY COUNTY WITH TAX VALUATION OF $290 MILLION OR MORE
Sec. 561.005. COOPERATION WITH UNITED STATES
Sec. 561.006. GRANT OF SEAWALL RIGHT-OF-WAY
Sec. 561.007. MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN FOR CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 561.008. BREAKWATERS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 561.009. REFERENDUM ON FLOOD CONTROL TAX AND PROJECTS FUNDED
Sec. 561.010. PROVISION OF FLOOD RELIEF TO COLONIAS
CHAPTER 562.
COUNTY WATER SUPPLY
SUBCHAPTER A. SALE OF SURPLUS WATER
Sec. 562.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 562.002. SALE OF SURPLUS WATER; USE OF PROCEEDS
Sec. 562.003. ESTABLISHMENT OF RATE
Sec. 562.004. TERM OF CONTRACT
Sec. 562.005. USE OR RESALE
SUBCHAPTER B. WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE
Sec. 562.011. MATAGORDA COUNTY
Sec. 562.012. CONTRACT FOR WATER SUPPLY AND SEWER SYSTEM IN POPULOUS COUNTY
Sec. 562.013. WATER NEEDS OF CERTAIN COUNTIES WITH RIVER
Sec. 562.014. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR WATER SUPPLY OR TRANSPORT OF WATER
Sec. 562.015. COUNTY WATER AND SEWER UTILITY
Sec. 562.016. COUNTY WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM
Sec. 562.017. REGULATION OF WATER AND SEWER UTILITY IN POPULOUS COUNTIES
Sec. 562.018. WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE SYSTEM FOR CERTAIN BORDER COUNTIES
CHAPTER 563.
WATER, WASTEWATER, OR SOLID WASTE SYSTEMS IN COUNTIES WITH POPULATION OF 10,000 OR LESS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 563.001. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER
Sec. 563.002. COUNTY FINANCING OF WATER OR WASTEWATER SYSTEM
SUBCHAPTER B. COUNTY UTILITY SYSTEM BOARD FOR WATER, WASTEWATER, OR SOLID WASTE SYSTEM
Sec. 563.051. DEFINITION
Sec. 563.052. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH BOARD
Sec. 563.053. BOARD COMPOSITION
Sec. 563.054. BOARD OFFICERS
Sec. 563.055. COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 563.056. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW TO BOARD AND COUNTY
Sec. 563.057. BYLAWS
Sec. 563.058. UTILITY SYSTEM'S BUDGET
Sec. 563.059. DEPOSIT OF REVENUE
Sec. 563.060. DISBURSEMENT OF UTILITY SYSTEM'S MONEY
Sec. 563.061. RATES AND CHARGES
Sec. 563.062. USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROHIBITED
Sec. 563.063. EXTENSION OR IMPROVEMENT OF SYSTEM
Sec. 563.064. PURCHASE OF WATER OR WASTEWATER SYSTEM
Sec. 563.065. ABOLITION OF CONSERVATION AND RECLAMATION DISTRICT
Sec. 563.066. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE AD VALOREM TAX OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 563.067. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE REVENUE OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 563.068. MATURITY
SUBCHAPTER C. BONDS FOR WATER OR WASTEWATER SYSTEM
Sec. 563.101. PLEDGE FOR PAYMENT OF BONDS
Sec. 563.102. ADDITIONAL BOND SECURITY
Sec. 563.103. CONTENTS OF ORDER OR RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Sec. 563.104. ADOPTION AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS
Sec. 563.105. MATURITY
Sec. 563.106. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENT FOR SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
Sec. 563.107. EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION
SUBCHAPTER D. REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 563.151. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE REFUNDING BONDS
Sec. 563.152. SOURCES AVAILABLE FOR PAYMENT
Sec. 563.153. REGISTRATION
Sec. 563.154. AUTHORITY TO DEPOSIT WITH PAYING AGENT
Sec. 563.155. MANNER OF REFUNDING
SUBTITLE C. WATER PROVISIONS APPLYING TO MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 571.
SEAWALLS AND LEVEES IN COASTAL MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER A. AUTHORITY OF COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY BORDERING GULF
Sec. 571.001. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 571.002. AUTHORIZED PROJECTS; DEBT
Sec. 571.003. USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY
Sec. 571.004. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY; EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 571.005. CESSION OF USE AND CONTROL OF STATE LAND
Sec. 571.006. TAX; BONDS
Sec. 571.007. PREREQUISITES FOR ISSUING BONDS; ELECTION
Sec. 571.008. ELECTION RESULTS
Sec. 571.009. GENERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO BONDS
Sec. 571.010. HANDLING OF BOND PROCEEDS AND TAXES
Sec. 571.011. COOPERATION AND CONTRACTS WITH UNITED STATES
CHAPTER 572.
PUBLIC UTILITY AGENCIES FOR PROVISION OF WATER OR SEWER SERVICE
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 572.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 572.002. EFFECT OF CHAPTER
Sec. 572.003. CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 572.004. CONFLICTS WITH OTHER LAW
SUBCHAPTER B. COOPERATION BY PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES
Sec. 572.011. AUTHORITY TO JOINTLY OWN FACILITIES
Sec. 572.012. GENERAL RIGHTS, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF PUBLIC ENTITIES
Sec. 572.013. USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 572.014. EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION
SUBCHAPTER C. PUBLIC UTILITY AGENCIES
Sec. 572.051. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 572.052. CREATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY AGENCY
Sec. 572.053. CHANGES IN PUBLIC ENTITIES PARTICIPATING IN OR DISSOLUTION OF PUBLIC UTILITY AGENCY
Sec. 572.054. NOTICE
Sec. 572.055. CONTENTS OF CONCURRENT ORDINANCE
Sec. 572.056. PETITION AND REFERENDUM
Sec. 572.057. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 572.058. POWERS
Sec. 572.0581. NO POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN
Sec. 572.0585. EMINENT DOMAIN IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 572.0586. EXTENSION OF SERVICES
Sec. 572.059. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
Sec. 572.060. CONTRACTS FOR SEWER OR WATER SERVICES
Sec. 572.061. RATES AND CHARGES
Sec. 572.062. OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 572.063. REFUNDING NOTES
Sec. 572.064. FORM AND PROVISIONS OF OBLIGATIONS
Sec. 572.065. LIABILITY
Sec. 572.066. INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS
SUBCHAPTER D. RECEIVERSHIP AND TEMPORARY MANAGEMENT
Sec. 572.101. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 572.102. APPLICABILITY; JURISDICTION
Sec. 572.103. RECEIVERSHIP
Sec. 572.104. TEMPORARY MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 573.
AUTHORITY OF CERTAIN COUNTIES AND DISTRICTS TO REGULATE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Sec. 573.001. COUNTY OR DISTRICT SUBJECT TO CHAPTER
Sec. 573.002. GENERAL AUTHORITY
Sec. 573.003. CIVIL PENALTY; INJUNCTION
CHAPTER 580.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY WATER
Sec. 580.001. WATER CONTRACTS IN BORDER MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES
Sec. 580.002. CONSIDERATION OF XERISCAPE ORDINANCES
Sec. 580.003. EXEMPTIONS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM INFRASTRUCTURE FEES
Sec. 580.003. EXEMPTIONS OF STATE PROPERTY FROM INFRASTRUCTURE FEES
Sec. 580.004. RAINWATER HARVESTING
SUBTITLE D. POWERS OF COUNTIES OR MUNICIPALITIES OVER UTILITIES GENERALLY
CHAPTER 590.
POWERS OF MUNICIPALITIES OVER UTILITIES
Sec. 590.0001. POWERS OF HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITIES RELATING TO UTILITIES
TITLE 14. PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
SUBTITLE A. MUNICIPAL PARKING PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 601.
MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY RELATING TO PARKING
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 601.001. PARKING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
SUBCHAPTER B. MUNICIPAL PARKING AUTHORITIES
Sec. 601.021. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 601.022. CREATION OF AUTHORITY
Sec. 601.023. PROTEST PETITION
Sec. 601.024. COMPOSITION OF BOARD
Sec. 601.025. COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY
Sec. 601.026. POWERS OF BOARD
Sec. 601.027. POWERS OF AN AUTHORITY
Sec. 601.028. CHARGES FOR USE OF FACILITY
Sec. 601.029. FINANCING; BONDS
Sec. 601.030. REVENUE BONDS
Sec. 601.031. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS
Sec. 601.032. DEED OF TRUST
Sec. 601.033. PLEDGED CONTRACT
Sec. 601.034. RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF BONDHOLDER
Sec. 601.035. BONDS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION
Sec. 601.036. ELIGIBILITY FOR INVESTMENT
Sec. 601.037. MONEY
Sec. 601.038. EXAMINATION OF ACCOUNTS
Sec. 601.039. CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY
Sec. 601.040. ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY
Sec. 601.041. TAX-EXEMPT STATUS
Sec. 601.042. CONTRACTS
Sec. 601.043. NOTICE OF CLAIM
Sec. 601.044. DURATION
SUBTITLE B. COUNTY PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 615.
MISCELLANEOUS PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION PROVISIONS AFFECTING COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER A. PARKING
Sec. 615.001. PARKING ON COUNTY PROPERTY
Sec. 615.002. REGULATION OF COURTHOUSE PARKING LOTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 615.003. PARKING LOTS AND PARKING GARAGES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 615.004. FREE PARKING IN COUNTY PARKING FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER B. AIRPORTS
Sec. 615.011. USE OF EQUIPMENT ON AIRSTRIPS BY CERTAIN COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER C. TRANSPORTATION
Sec. 615.021. GRANTS FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Sec. 615.022. TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES OF CERTAIN COUNTIES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
Sec. 615.023. CONTRACTS WITH TRANSIT AUTHORITIES
Sec. 615.024. REGULATION OF TRANSIT AUTHORITY PASSENGERS
SUBCHAPTER D. SPECIAL COUNTY ROAD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Sec. 615.101. SPECIAL COUNTY ROAD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Sec. 615.102. USE OF MONEY
Sec. 615.103. ALLOCATION FORMULA