(h) At the closing of purchase and sale, a separate copy of such notice with current information shall be executed by the seller and purchaser, acknowledged, and thereafter recorded in the deed records of the county in which the property is located. Sec. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (1) published at least once in a newspaper having general circulation in the district at least seven days before the date of the hearing; or. (4) information indicating whether a vendor, contractor, potential vendor, or potential contractor performed its duties under a contract, including information regarding: (E) any assessed or paid liquidated damages; (c) Notwithstanding Subsection (b), information described by Subdivisions (3)(A) and (B) of that subsection that relates to a retail electricity contract may not be disclosed until the delivery start date. 261.408. 1 (S.B. MEETINGS. (d) The prescribed notice for districts that are not located in whole or in part within the corporate boundaries of a municipality or the extraterritorial jurisdiction of one or more home-rule municipalities shall be executed by the seller and shall read as follows: "(Note: Correct district name, tax rate, bond amounts, and legal description are to be placed in the appropriate space.) 715, Sec. 4, eff. 1.122, eff. (2) the expiration of a period not to exceed 30 days after the date on which the order was adopted as ordered by the board. June 17, 2011. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Any information taken from the information form or map or plat as last filed by each district and the information contained in or shown on the notice form issued by the district under Section 49.453 shall be, for purposes of this section, conclusively presumed as a matter of law to be correct. 9, eff. 1, eff. CONVERSION OF WATER RIGHTS. 4, eff. (d) This section does not except from disclosure otherwise public information relating to contracts of a governmental body. WebNew York, often called New York City or NYC, is the most populous city 2), New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States, and is more than twice as populous as second-place Los Angeles. Sept. 1, 1993. (f) The board may pay the premium on surety bonds required of officials, employees, or consultants of the district out of any available funds of the district, including proceeds from the sale of bonds. 2, eff. Sec. 21.001(62), eff. (a) Before conducting an interview with an alleged perpetrator, the department shall inform the person orally and in writing that: (1) the person may create an audio or video recording of the interview but may not record the interview in any other manner; (2) any audio or video recording made by the person may be subject to subpoena under a court order; and. September 1, 2009. Sec. 1231, Sec. (c) Any person who wilfully occupies an office as a member of a board and exercises the powers and duties of that office when disqualified under the provisions of Subsection (a) is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $1,000. (3) a person conducting a child abuse investigation required by Subchapter D, Chapter 261, Family Code. June 14, 2021. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Renumbered from Government Code, Section 552.148 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 11.164, eff. (b) The Rio Grande Regional Water Authority shall use information from the water rights sales contracts reported to the Rio Grande Watermaster's Office to calculate the current market value. (j) This section does not apply if the requestor is an individual who, for a substantial portion of the individual's livelihood or for substantial financial gain, gathers, compiles, prepares, collects, photographs, records, writes, edits, reports, investigates, processes, or publishes news or information for and is seeking the information for: (1) dissemination by a news medium or communication service provider, including: (A) an individual who supervises or assists in gathering, preparing, and disseminating the news or information; or, (B) an individual who is or was a journalist, scholar, or researcher employed by an institution of higher education at the time the person made the request for information; or. 557 (S.B. 2733), Sec. 944 (S.B. (b) The attorney general shall design and phase in the reporting requirements in a way that: (1) minimizes the reporting burden on state governmental bodies; and. 1070, Sec. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 15, eff. 552.009. The request must be made in writing to the attorney general and must state the reason for the exemption. ELECTRIC GENERATION, TRANSMISSION, AND DISTRIBUTION FOR CERTAIN DISTRICTS. June 14, 2013. (3) the operation and maintenance tax rate that would impose 1.08 times the amount of the operation and maintenance tax imposed by the district in the preceding year on a residence homestead appraised at the average appraised value of a residence homestead in the district in that year, disregarding any homestead exemption available only to disabled persons or persons 65 years of age or older. (f) The contract must be in writing in a document entitled "Water Supply Contract." 3, eff. (h) A certificate of course completion is admissible as evidence in a criminal prosecution under this chapter. 4, eff. September 1, 2005. 643), Sec. 219), Sec. 1423, Sec. 552.138. 2694), Sec. September 1, 2011. Sec. (f) A governmental body that initiates a suspension period under Subsection (d) may not initiate another suspension period related to the same catastrophe, except for a single extension period as prescribed in Subsection (e). April 20, 1995. 261.410. 334), Sec. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 3, eff. 5, eff. This section does not limit the right of a public power utility governing body to withhold from disclosure information deemed to be within the scope of any other exception provided for in this chapter, subject to the provisions of this chapter. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. The department shall document any instance in which a law enforcement agency is unable or unwilling to conduct a joint investigation under this section. (e) On request, the department shall release information about a person alleged to have committed abuse or neglect to the State Board for Educator Certification if the board has a reasonable basis for believing that the information is necessary to assist the board in protecting children from the person alleged to have committed abuse or neglect. 46, eff. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 261.110. June 18, 2005. added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (c-1) Notwithstanding Subsections (b) and (c), if a report under this section relates to a child with an intellectual disability receiving services in a state supported living center as defined by Section 531.002, Health and Safety Code, or the ICF-IID component of the Rio Grande State Center, the department shall proceed with the investigation of the report as provided by Section 261.404. If partial payment is made, the payment is credited first against all carry costs due and owing, and any remainder is credited against the excluded land's share of district debt. 1004, Sec. 1 (S.B. 1 (S.B. 9, eff. A district may charge fees directly to the users of recreational facilities and to water and wastewater customers of the district to pay for all or part of the cost of their development and maintenance. Within that same period, the district shall also give notice of the name change by mail to utility customers or permittees, if any, and, to the extent practicable, to the holders of bonds, obligations, and other indebtedness of the district. Sec. 1068), Sec. 1, eff. 1319, Sec. A district that fails to comply with the filing provisions of this code may be subject to a civil penalty of up to $100 per day for each day the district wilfully continues to violate these provisions after receipt of written notice of violation from the executive director by certified mail, return receipt requested. (2) the governmental body, officer for public information, or agent, as applicable, does not receive from the requestor a written response or response by electronic mail within the period described by Subsection (d). The agency's original purpose was to regulate railroads (and later trucking) to ensure fair rates, to eliminate rate discrimination, and to regulate other aspects of common carriers, including interstate bus lines and telephone companies. (b) The department shall send a copy of the completed report of the department's investigation to the Texas Education Agency or, in the case of a private school, the school's chief executive officer. 1182), Sec. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. railways. 3560), Sec. 1319, Sec. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 11, eff. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN E-MAIL ADDRESSES. Sec. (b) If a requested page contains confidential information that must be edited from the record before the information can be made available for inspection, the governmental body may charge for the cost of making a photocopy of the page from which confidential information must be edited. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. September 1, 2005. Sec. If there are more than four counties in the district, notice may be published in any newspaper with general circulation in the district. September 1, 2005. 19, eff. June 19, 2009. 39, eff. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1153 (H.B. 33, eff. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 527 (H.B. (b) Failure to respond to requests in accordance with Subsection (a) may constitute a refusal to request an attorney general's decision as provided by Subchapter G or a refusal to supply public information or information that the attorney general has determined is public information that is not excepted from disclosure under Subchapter C as described by Section 552.321(a). Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. (B) served by the facilities or services provided in the contract; (2) the contract provides that bonds or expenditures, payable wholly or partly from contract taxes, are issued or made: (B) to purchase, construct, acquire, own, operate, repair, improve, or extend services or facilities necessary to comply with changes in applicable regulatory requirements; or. 49.327. The records may become part of the public record of an administrative or judicial proceeding related to a contested case, and the member, annuitant, retiree, beneficiary, alternate payee, program participant, or person eligible for benefits waives the confidentiality of the records, including medical records, unless the records are closed to public access by a protective order issued under applicable law. 107-188) and regulations adopted under that Act, is excepted from the requirements of Section 552.021: (1) the specific location of a select agent within an approved facility; (2) personal identifying information of an individual whose name appears in documentation relating to the chain of custody of select agents, including a materials transfer agreement; and. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 2, eff. June 18, 2003. 86(9), eff. 29, eff. 552.151. 5, eff. The 1893 Railroad Safety Appliance Act gave the ICC jurisdiction over railroad safety, removing this authority from the states, and this was followed with amendments in 1903 and 1910. (5) a cable service provider or video service provider as defined by Section 66.002, Utilities Code. 552.371. (3) "Administrative applications" and "administrative proceedings" include applications for pooling or unitization, review of shut-in royalty payments, review of leases or other agreements to determine their validity, review of any plan of operations, review of the obligation to drill offset wells, or an application to pay compensatory royalty. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. (j) For the purposes of the notice form to be given to the prospective purchaser prior to execution of a binding contract of sale and purchase, a seller and any agent, representative, or person acting in the seller's behalf may modify the notice by substitution of the words "January 1, ___" for the words "this date" and place the correct calendar year in the appropriate space. 1390, Sec. WebThe District Court dismissed the complaint on the grounds that it lacked jurisdiction of the subject matter and that no claim was stated upon which relief could be granted. Sept. 1, 1995; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1229 (S.B. (b) A district may make payments under a contract from taxes other than operation and maintenance taxes after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the qualified voters voting at an election held for that purpose. May 28, 2011. 49.306. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 552.124 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. (2) before a confirmation election is held as required by Section 49.102. Redesignated from Government Code, Section 552.159 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. A district's fiscal records may be removed from the district's office for the purposes of recording its fiscal affairs and preparing an audit, during which time the fiscal records are under the control of the district's auditor. Sept. 1, 1997. (2) the employee or officer applies in writing to the hospital district's officer for public information to have the information withheld from public disclosure under this section and includes in the application: (A) a description of the information; and. [32][bettersourceneeded] In December 1995, when most of the ICC's powers had been eliminated or repealed, Congress finally abolished the agency with the ICC Termination Act of 1995. (2) commercial or financial information for which it is demonstrated based on specific factual evidence that disclosure would cause substantial competitive harm to the person from whom the information was obtained. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. (c) The district shall apply the taxes collected on the excluded land only to payment of the excluded land payment, which shall be reduced by the amount of taxes collected. Good cause may include, but is not limited to, such considerations as the age of the child and the nature and seriousness of the allegations under investigation. (B) the best practices for using assessments provided by the network in connection with abuse and neglect investigations conducted by the department. 87, eff. (h) If a plan was not approved by the commission at the time of the district's creation, after adoption of the plan and any contract by the board, the plan and financial presentation, together with any contract and a written report in a form prescribed by the executive director describing existing fire departments and fire-fighting services available within 25 miles of the boundaries of the district, shall be submitted to the executive director for consideration by the commission under rules adopted by the commission. (b) A current or former officer or employee of a governmental body who maintains public information on a privately owned device shall: (1) forward or transfer the public information to the governmental body or a governmental body server to be preserved as provided by Subsection (a); or. Sept. 1, 1997. 32, eff. (a) A district covered by Section 49.452 shall, on the written request of any person, issue a certificate stating the amount of any unpaid standby fees, including interest on the fees, that have been assessed against a tract of property in the district. 1 (S.B. 17, eff. Sec. (2) held and treated as surplus bond proceeds and spent only as provided by the rules of the commission relating to surplus bond proceeds. 49.185. The district shall submit to the executive director details describing the specific serious health hazard or unreasonable economic loss as soon as practicable following the issuance of the contracts. (c) Records of individual members, annuitants, retirees, beneficiaries, alternate payees, program participants, or persons eligible for benefits from a retirement system under a retirement plan or program administered by the retirement system that are in the custody of the system or in the custody of an administering firm, a carrier, or another governmental agency, including the comptroller, acting in cooperation with or on behalf of the retirement system are confidential and not subject to public disclosure. EXCEPTION: CERTAIN COMMUNICATIONS WITH ASSISTANT OR EMPLOYEE OF LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD. (c) Notwithstanding Subsection (a) or Section 403.304, so as to assist a property owner or an appraisal district in a protest filed under Section 403.303, the property owner, the district, or an agent of the property owner or district may, on request, obtain from the comptroller any information, including confidential information, obtained by the comptroller in connection with the comptroller's finding that is being protested. Sept. 1, 1997. June 17, 2001. (g) The training required by this section may be used to satisfy any corresponding training requirements concerning this chapter or open records required by law for a public official or public information coordinator. Sec. (c) The power of eminent domain may not be used for the condemnation of land for the purpose of acquiring rights to underground water or of water or water rights. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. (b) The information form filed by a district under this section shall include: (2) the complete and accurate legal description of the boundaries of the district; (3) the most recent rate of district taxes on property located in the district; (4) the total amount of bonds that have been approved by the voters and which may be issued by the district (excluding refunding bonds and any bonds or portion of bonds payable solely from revenues received or expected to be received pursuant to a contract with a governmental entity); (5) the aggregate initial principal amount of all bonds of the district payable in whole or part from taxes (excluding refunding bonds and any bonds or portion of bonds payable solely from revenues received or expected to be received pursuant to a contract with a governmental entity) that have been previously issued; (6) whether a standby fee is imposed by the district and, if so, the amount of the standby fee; (7) the date on which the election to confirm the creation of the district was held if such was required; (8) a statement of the functions performed or to be performed by the district; and. (b) A district may submit to the commission a written application for investigation of feasibility. April 20, 1995. 1, eff. 918, Sec. (e) The officer for public information of a governmental body shall establish policies that assure the expeditious and accurate processing of requests for information that require programming or manipulation of data. (a) The commission shall give notice of the dissolution hearing that briefly describes the reasons for the proceeding. (2) employ agents, consultants, brokers, professionals, or other persons that the board determines are necessary or appropriate to conduct a transaction described by Subdivision (1). Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 49.507. (b) A finding by a court in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship that a report made under this chapter before or during the suit was false or lacking factual foundation may be grounds for the court to modify an order providing for possession of or access to the child who was the subject of the report by restricting further access to the child by the person who made the report. (m) It is the express intent of this section that all sellers, title insurance companies, examining attorneys, vendors of property and tax information, real estate brokers, and lienholders, and any agent, representative, or person acting on their behalf, shall be entitled to rely on the accuracy of the information form and map or plat as last filed by each district or the information contained in or shown on the notice form issued by the district under Section 49.453, or for the purposes of the notice to be given the purchaser prior to execution of a binding contract of sale and purchase the information contained in or shown on the information form and map or plat filed of record by the district in effect as of January 1 of each year for the period January 1 through December 31 of such calendar year. Sept. 1, 1993. 894 (H.B. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (b) The board shall adopt an annual budget. For purposes of this section, a record includes any identifying information about a person, living or deceased, who is or was a member, annuitant, retiree, beneficiary, alternate payee, program participant, or person eligible for benefits from the retirement system under any retirement plan or program administered by the retirement system. June 20, 2003. 1229 (S.B. June 18, 2003. (d) The proposition in an operation and maintenance tax election may be for a specific maximum rate or for an unlimited rate. 902), Sec. The term specifically includes a reservoir or easement of a district. (b) Subsection (a) does not except from required disclosure other information relating to gifts, grants, and donations described by Subsection (a), including the amount or value of an individual gift, grant, or donation. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. Sept. 1, 2003. A Look Back: Major blackout hits New York City on July 13, 1977 On July 13, 1977, 45 years ago Wednesday, a major blackout hit New York City. June 17, 2001; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1, eff. When a district is annexed, the district is dissolved. 49.152. INFORMATION COLLECTION. (h) Any member of a governing board who wilfully fails or refuses to join in filing an information form, map, or plat or an amendment to an information form, map, or plat under this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 for each violation. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. June 17, 2001; Acts 2003, 78th Leg. 858 (H.B. As of this date, the rate of taxes levied by the district on real property located in the district is $__________ on each $100 of assessed valuation. 1035, Sec. (b) This section does not apply to a person who has served as a director of a district that performs agricultural irrigation functions under Chapter 51, 55, or 58 if the person, when serving as a director, was required to own land as a qualification for office. Sept. 1, 1993. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 14, eff. Venue for either suit is exclusively in a district court in Travis County. The Commission had a troubled start because the law that created it failed to give it adequate enforcement powers. I WILL DELETE THIS ONE IS SOLD .4 x 6 Enclosed Cargo Trailer, Single Door, Dry Max, V-Nose, #3500 tandem axle $1795.00Hitch It Trailers is located in Tulsa, Ok. We carry many sizes of Haulmark Enclosed Cargo Trailers. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN PRIVATE COMMUNICATIONS OF AN ELECTED OFFICE HOLDER. The district shall not be obligated to pay any interest on the 10 percent retainage held on the first 50 percent of work completed. June 20, 2003. 329 (S.B. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1105 (H.B. Sec. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. 105 (S.B. (a) A person acting in good faith who reports or assists in the investigation of a report of alleged child abuse or neglect or who testifies or otherwise participates in a judicial proceeding arising from a report, petition, or investigation of alleged child abuse or neglect is immune from civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed. A district or water supply corporation may act jointly with any other person or entity, private or public, whether within the State of Texas or the United States, in the performance of any of the powers and duties permitted by this code or any other laws. September 1, 2015. September 1, 2019. (e) A request is considered to have been withdrawn if the requestor fails to inspect or duplicate the public information in the offices of the governmental body on or before the 60th day after the date the information is made available or fails to pay the postage and any other applicable charges accrued under Subchapter F on or before the 60th day after the date the requestor is informed of the charges. If the location of any of the meeting places outside the district is changed, notice of the change shall be given in the same manner. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS RELATED TO CONTRACTING INFORMATION. Sept. 1, 1995. Sept. 1, 1995. 261.301. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (b-1) Before the department may transport a child as provided by Subsection (b)(3), the department shall attempt to notify the parent or other person having custody of the child of the transport. Sec. 210), Sec. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 32, eff. 590 (S.B. NONCOMPLIANCE WITH PROVISION OF SUBCHAPTER. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 4, eff. 552.353. 105 (S.B. 2, eff. 1969), Sec. June 17, 2011. June 18, 2003. March 28, 2007. 1070, Sec. 2, eff. (a) Under the fundamental philosophy of American government described by Section 552.001, it is the policy of this state that investments of government are investments of and for the people and the people are entitled to information regarding those investments. (18) a settlement agreement to which a governmental body is a party. 1901), Sec. January 1, 2020. Sec. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. During that period the governmental body may permit inspection or copying of the record or disclose information contained in the record only in accordance with this section or in accordance with a court order. 927 (S.B. With approval of the local children's advocacy center and its partner agencies, in each county in which a children's advocacy center established under Section 264.402 is located, the department shall attempt to locate investigators from the department and county and municipal law enforcement agencies at the center. (3) "Unused increment rate" has the meaning assigned by Section 26.013, Tax Code. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (2) "State agency" means a board, commission, department, office, or other agency that: (A) is in the executive branch of state government; (B) was created by the constitution or a statute of this state; and. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 6, eff. September 1, 2005. 1, eff. 902), Sec. Write-in candidacies for any district office shall be governed by Subchapter C, Chapter 146, Election Code. SWORN STATEMENT, BOND, AND OATH OF OFFICE. 1035, Sec. June 18, 2005. 9, eff. 734 (H.B. 552.158. 2, eff. 5, eff. If the state agency finds evidence indicating that a child may have been abused, neglected, or exploited, the agency shall report the evidence to the appropriate law enforcement agency. (7) contracts for services related to compliance with a state or federal construction storm water requirement, including acquisition of permits, construction, repair, and removal of temporary erosion control devices, cleaning of silt and debris from streets and storm sewers, monitoring of construction sites, and preparation and filing of all required reports. DISSOLUTION AUTHORITY. 1319, Sec. (2) "Sexual assault program" has the meaning assigned by Section 420.003. 1, eff. An appointed director shall serve for the unexpired term of the director he or she is replacing. Sec. September 1, 2015. )"; (A) the district's total adopted tax rate for the preceding year and the proposed tax rate, expressed as an amount per $100; (B) the difference, expressed as an amount per $100 and as a percent increase or decrease, as applicable, in the proposed tax rate compared to the adopted tax rate for the preceding year; (C) the average appraised value of a residence homestead in the district in the preceding year and in the current year; the district's total homestead exemption, other than an exemption available only to disabled persons or persons 65 years of age or older, applicable to that appraised value in each of those years; and the average taxable value of a residence homestead in the district in each of those years, disregarding any homestead exemption available only to disabled persons or persons 65 years of age or older; (D) the amount of tax that would have been imposed by the district in the preceding year on a residence homestead appraised at the average appraised value of a residence homestead in that year, disregarding any homestead exemption available only to disabled persons or persons 65 years of age or older; (E) the amount of tax that would be imposed by the district in the current year on a residence homestead appraised at the average appraised value of a residence homestead in that year, disregarding any homestead exemption available only to disabled persons or persons 65 years of age or older, if the proposed tax rate is adopted; (F) the difference between the amounts of tax calculated under Paragraphs (D) and (E), expressed in dollars and cents and described as the annual percentage increase or decrease, as applicable, in the tax to be imposed by the district on the average residence homestead in the district in the current year if the proposed tax rate is adopted; and. September 1, 2015. The attorney general shall review the complaint and make a determination in writing as to the appropriate charge for providing the copy of the requested information. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. (b) If a report of suspected child abuse or neglect is administratively closed by the department as a result of a preliminary investigation that did not include an interview or examination of the child, the department shall make a reasonable effort before the expiration of 24 hours after the time the investigation is closed to notify each parent and legal guardian of the child of the disposition of the investigation. SUBCHAPTER B. 22, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. 695, Sec. (a) As soon as practicable after an application is filed, the board shall consider the application and inquire into all the facts relating to the application that the board considers necessary for determining whether a public hearing on the application should be held. April 2, 2015. (c) A reserve peace officer serves at the discretion of the district and may be called into service if the district considers it necessary to have additional officers to preserve the peace in or enforce the law of the district. All interstate motor carriers that transport freight moving across state lines have a USDOT number, such as "USDOT 000000." 1035, Sec. 1297, Sec. INVESTIGATIONS REGARDING CERTAIN CHILDREN RECEIVING SERVICES FROM CERTAIN PROVIDERS. Cargo Trailer Stock Number 217278 Manufacturer: Cargo Mate MFG Model Num: GAEHW4X6SA4x6 Trailers For Sale - Browse 35 4x6 Trailers available on Equipment Trader.Atlas Enclosed Utility Trailer 4x6 by actions trailers. It satisfies the popular clamor for a government supervision of the railroads, while at the same time that supervision is almost entirely nominal. INFORMING PUBLIC OF BASIC RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THIS CHAPTER. 35, eff. September 1, 2013. 21.001(51), eff. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (3) the child's parent or legal guardian or, if represented by an attorney, the attorney of the parent or legal guardian requests a specialty consultation. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1, eff. 268, Sec. 49.186. 3, eff. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 602), Sec. Sec. 944 (S.B. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 86(7), eff. June 18, 2003. Sept. 1, 2001. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 49.239. 1, eff. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN PHOTOGRAPHS OF PEACE OFFICERS. June 15, 2001. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. (2) recommending changes, if possible, that would make a revised version of the drainage report acceptable for approval. April 2, 2015. The designated public information coordinator shall complete the training course regarding the responsibilities of the governmental body with which the coordinator serves and of its officers and employees under this chapter not later than the 90th day after the date the coordinator assumes the person's duties as coordinator. If the cost of the publication is not determined by state law, a governmental body may determine the charge for providing the publication. 24.006, eff. (b) The rules of the attorney general shall prescribe the methods for computing the charges for providing copies of public information in paper, electronic, and other kinds of media and the charge, deposit, or bond required for making public information that exists in a paper record available for inspection. Sec. 1.142, eff. 2, eff. 15, eff. 575, Sec. 1228 (S.B. (a) Except as provided by Section 552.233, if a governmental body closes its physical offices, but requires staff to work, including remotely, then the governmental body shall make a good faith effort to continue responding to applications for public information, to the extent staff have access to public information responsive to an application, pursuant to this chapter while its administrative offices are closed. (a) In this section: (1) "Standby fee" means a charge, other than a tax, imposed on undeveloped property for the availability of potable water, sanitary sewer, or drainage facilities and services. 4, eff. April 20, 1995. Sec. September 1, 2013. 340, Sec. 1, eff. 27, eff. 1070, Sec. (a) The district may pay out of bond proceeds or other available funds of the district all expenses of the district authorized by this section, including expenses reasonable and necessary to effect the issuance, sale, and delivery of bonds as determined by the board, including, but not limited to, the following: (2) capitalized interest not to exceed three years' interest; (3) reasonable and necessary reserve funds not to exceed two years' interest on the bonds; (4) interest on funds advanced to the district; (5) financial advisor, bond counsel, attorney, and other consultant fees; (6) paying agent, registrar, and escrow agent fees; (8) underwriter's discounts or premiums; (9) engineering fees, including surveying expenses and plan review fees; (10) commission and attorney general fees; (12) all organizational, administrative, and operating costs during creation and construction periods; (13) the cost of investigation and making plans, including preliminary plans and associated engineering reports; (14) land required for stormwater control; (15) costs associated with requirements for federal stormwater permits; and. Sec. A report should reflect the reporter's belief that a child has been or may be abused or neglected or has died of abuse or neglect. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) or by Section 552.029, information obtained or maintained by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is excepted from the requirements of Section 552.021 if it is information about an inmate who is confined in a facility operated by or under a contract with the department. DEFINITIONS. 261.1055. 1. (d) An employee of a governmental body who is also a victim under Chapter 56B, Code of Criminal Procedure, regardless of whether the employee has filed an application for compensation under that chapter, may elect whether to allow public access to information held by the attorney general's office or other governmental body that would identify or tend to identify the victim, including a photograph or other visual representation of the victim. Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. (b) The officer for public information or the officer's agent may not require a deposit or bond be paid under Subsection (a) as a down payment for copies of public information that the requestor may request in the future. 1 (S.B. 7, eff. 29, eff. 211), Sec. (b) An operation and maintenance tax may not be levied by a district until it is approved by a majority of the electors voting at an election held for that purpose. (g) A district or water supply corporation may also lease property from others for its use on such terms and conditions as the board of the district or the board of directors of the water supply corporation may determine to be advantageous. 49.231. A district may contract with any person, within or without the boundaries of the district, to provide or receive laboratory or environmental services related to environmental, health, or drinking water testing. 727), Sec. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. (a) Any personal property valued at more than $300 or any land or interest in land owned by the district which is found by the board to be surplus and is not needed by the district may be sold under order of the board either by public or private sale, or the land, interest in land, or personal property may be exchanged for other land, interest in land, or personal property needed by the district. 261.405. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (3) at least 100 acre-feet of municipal use water, with municipal priority of allocation. 367 (H.B. The initial suspension period may not exceed seven consecutive days and must occur during the period that: (1) begins not earlier than the second day before the date the governmental body submits notice to the office of the attorney general under Subsection (c); and. 16, eff. (b) The attorney general shall issue a written opinion of the determination and shall provide a copy of the opinion to the requestor. Sec. (c) The requirement of Section 552.022 that a category of information listed under Section 552.022(a) is public information and not excepted from required disclosure under this chapter unless expressly confidential under law does not apply to information that is excepted from required disclosure under this section. (c) A district that applies for appropriate amendments under Subsection (a)(2) shall provide the municipal water supplier with an estimate of the district's reasonable costs for the administrative proceedings. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. (f) A person commits an offense if the person is notified of the time of the transport of a child by the department and the location from which the transport is initiated and the person is present at the location when the transport is initiated and attempts to interfere with the department's investigation. (b) A law enforcement agency is not required to comply with the colocation requirements of this section if the law enforcement agency does not have a full-time peace officer solely assigned to investigate reports of child abuse and neglect. 283 (S.B. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION REGARDING SELECT AGENTS. 1272 (S.B. 21.001(12), eff. 1202 (S.B. 355, Sec. 219), Sec. June 17, 2011. The district shall use any amount remaining for fire-fighting services. On request, the department shall provide a copy of the report of investigation to the parent, managing conservator, or legal guardian of a child who is the subject of the investigation and to the person alleged to have committed the abuse or neglect. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. Sec. 268 (S.B. 10, eff. (D) the methods by which the public may obtain information, submit information or requests, or obtain decisions; (8) a statement of the general course and method by which an agency's functions are channeled and determined, including the nature and requirements of all formal and informal policies and procedures; (9) a rule of procedure, a description of forms available or the places at which forms may be obtained, and instructions relating to the scope and content of all papers, reports, or examinations; (10) a substantive rule of general applicability adopted or issued by an agency as authorized by law, and a statement of general policy or interpretation of general applicability formulated and adopted by an agency; (11) each amendment, revision, or repeal of information described by Subdivisions (7)-(10); (12) final opinions, including concurring and dissenting opinions, and orders issued in the adjudication of cases; (13) a policy statement or interpretation that has been adopted or issued by an agency; (14) administrative staff manuals and instructions to staff that affect a member of the public; (15) information regarded as open to the public under an agency's policies; (16) information that is in a bill for attorney's fees and that is not privileged under the attorney-client privilege; (17) information that is also contained in a public court record; and. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 6, eff. (2) if applicable, the relative or caregiver who is jointly filing the petition, or with whom the child would reside following an entry of the protective order, has not abused or neglected the child and does not have a history of abuse or neglect. April 2, 2015. 915 (H.B. The executive director shall provide forms to the district for such purpose. 1, eff. REPORT BY ATTORNEY GENERAL ON COST OF COPIES. 21.001(52), eff. EMPLOYEE OR TRUSTEE OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION SYSTEM. 143, Sec. Sept. 1, 2001. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. A photograph that is used as evidence: (1) remains confidential in the possession of the person to whom it is disclosed; and. 3390), Sec. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 309, 36 Stat. 156 (H.B. TEMPORARY EX PARTE ORDER. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 6.30, eff. 283, Sec. (2) certify in writing to the commission that the requirements of Subdivision (1) have been met. (b) Memoranda of a communication between a member of the legislature or the lieutenant governor and an assistant or employee of the Legislative Budget Board are excepted from the requirements of Section 552.021 without regard to the method used to store or maintain the memoranda. (d) The order of the board approving further consideration of the application must also state the amounts required to be paid under Section 49.3182 as a condition of the exclusion of the property. Sec. 261.303. (a) A district may levy and collect a tax for operation and maintenance purposes, including funds for planning, constructing, acquiring, maintaining, repairing, and operating all necessary land, plants, works, facilities, improvements, appliances, and equipment of the district and for paying costs of proper services, engineering and legal fees, and organization and administrative expenses. Sept. 1, 1997. 268 (S.B. Sec. 2, eff. 261.307. 2, eff. The board of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department by rule shall adopt standards for: (1) the investigation under Section 261.401 of suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation in a facility under the jurisdiction of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department; and. September 1, 2017. (3) "Juvenile justice facility" means a facility operated wholly or partly by the juvenile board, by another governmental unit, or by a private vendor under a contract with the juvenile board, county, or other governmental unit that serves juveniles under juvenile court jurisdiction. 6), Sec. If the written comments disclose or contain the substance of the information requested, the copy of the comments provided to the person must be a redacted copy. 1, eff. A monthly time limit established under Subsection (a) may not be less than 15 hours for a requestor for a one-month period. (E) communications and other information sent between a governmental body and a vendor or contractor related to the performance of a final contract with the governmental body or work performed on behalf of the governmental body. 11, eff. September 1, 2013. 828 (H.B. An unintentional disclosure to, or unauthorized access by, a third party related to the transmission or receipt of information under this section is not a violation by the retirement system of any law, including a law or rule relating to the protection of confidential information. Sec. (3) state that the property is used or intended to be used for the purposes for which it was subdivided and is not used or intended to be used, wholly or partly, for agricultural purposes. September 1, 2005. 575, Sec. The person making a report shall identify, if known: (2) the name and address of the person responsible for the care, custody, or welfare of the child; and. (2) sending copies of the public information by first class United States mail if the person requesting the information requests that copies be provided and pays the postage and any other applicable charges that the requestor has accrued under Subchapter F. (b-1) In addition to the methods of production described by Subsection (b), an officer for public information for a governmental body complies with Subsection (a) by referring a requestor to an exact Internet location or uniform resource locator (URL) address on a website maintained by the governmental body and accessible to the public if the requested information is identifiable and readily available on that website. Sec. Sept. 1, 1993. June 17, 2011. 715, Sec. (8) "Termination date" means the earlier of: (A) the date on which the amount of taxes collected from the excluded land equals the excluded land payment; or. 261.302. 268, Sec. 7, eff. RESPONDING TO REPETITIOUS OR REDUNDANT REQUESTS. 6, eff. Sec. 1, eff. STATE GOVERNMENTAL BODIES: FISCAL AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO MAKING INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE. 290 (H.B. (b) The venue in any action shall be in any district court that has jurisdiction in the county in which the district is located. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. (d) If a district adopts a master drainage plan under Subsection (c)(1), the district may adopt rules relating to review and approval of proposed drainage plans submitted by property developers. September 1, 2011. DISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS. 1182), Sec. 3607), Sec. 49.054. Buying a home for the first time can be terrifyingly intimidating A pre-approval letter from a lender makes your offer stronger. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. If a donation is included in the total amount of a district's bill to a customer, the bill must identify the exact amount of the donation and include a telephone number the customer can call to have the donation deleted from the bill and any future bills issued to that customer. Sept. 1, 2003. June 17, 2001. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1182), Sec. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 694 (H.B. 864, Sec. (g) This section does not apply to special water authorities. (f) For contracts of not more than $25,000, the board is not required to advertise or seek competitive bids. WebRidge at Heath Brook 5405 SW 44th Court Rd, OCALA, FL 34474. Sept. 1, 1999. Sec. 219), Sec. (b) For purposes of this section, construction periods shall mean any periods during which the district is constructing its facilities or there is construction by third parties of above ground improvements within the district, but in no event longer than five years. (c) The president or the general manager of any district shall be the agent of the district on whom process, notice, or demand required or permitted by law to be served upon the district may be served. (e) After holding a meeting at a place designated under Subsection (c) or (c-1), the board may hold a hearing on the designation of a different meeting place, including a meeting place outside of the district. (2) any person or entity that manufactures, transports, tests, procures, compounds, prescribes, dispenses, or provides a substance or supplies used in an execution. Sept. 1, 2001; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 7, eff. (c) This section does not apply to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company or a successor to the company. Sec. May 27, 2005. 944), Sec. 715, Sec. 1229 (S.B. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1035, Sec. 821), Sec. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 356 (H.B. An interagency or intraagency memorandum or letter that would not be available by law to a party in litigation with the agency is excepted from the requirements of Section 552.021. DONATIONS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. TITLE 5. (d) Except as provided in Subsection (e), no suit may be instituted in any court of this state contesting: (1) the validity of the creation and boundaries of a district created under this code; (2) any bonds or other obligations created under this code; or. 1969), Sec. (f) This section does not apply to a district all or part of which: (1) is located in Montgomery County; and. 49.276. (b) An agency that operates, licenses, certifies, or registers a facility shall require a residential child-care facility to report each incident of physical or sexual abuse committed by a child against another child. September 1, 2015. "The purpose of this district is to provide water, sewer, drainage, or flood control facilities and services within the district through the issuance of bonds payable in whole or in part from property taxes. 575, Sec. EXCEPTION: CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX APPRAISAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. May 27, 2005. NONAPPLICABILITY. (b) This section applies only to a district the board of which has adopted an operation and maintenance tax rate for the current tax year that is 2.5 cents or less per $100 of taxable value. 715, Sec. A district providing potable water or sewer service shall as a part of the district's billing process include on a district's bill to a customer the following statement: "For more information about the district, including information about the district's board and board meetings, please go to the Comptroller's Special Purpose District Public Information Database or (district's Internet website if the district maintains an Internet website, or, if the district does not maintain an Internet website, the Internet website or websites the district uses to comply with Section 2051.202, Government Code, and Section 26.18, Tax Code)." (2) creation or maintenance of an abstract plant as described by Section 2501.004, Insurance Code. (6) "Report" means a report that alleged or suspected abuse or neglect of a child has occurred or may occur. September 1, 2017. LIMITATION ON FUTURE EMPLOYMENT. However, if the board at any time after 50 percent of the work has been completed finds that satisfactory progress is being made, it may authorize any of the remaining progress payments to be made in full. 68; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 1995. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. Sept. 1, 1993. 12, eff. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. NOTIFICATION OF DISTRICT ATTORNEYS. 1, eff. SERVICE TO AREAS OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT. 988), Sec. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 9, eff. L. No. Sept. 1, 2003. (e) A contract entered into under Subsection (d) must require the nonprofit organization administering the program to: (1) maintain accounting records and funds independent of all other funds unrelated to the program; (2) make the records maintained under Subdivision (1) available for public inspection at reasonable times; (3) have an annual independent audit made of the accounting records and funds; (4) use the funds only for programs in a county described by Subsection (b); and. 657), Sec. 1127), Sec. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1830), Sec. 1488), Sec. 751, Sec. 261.3013. 1294 (H.B. (b) This section does not prohibit a governmental body from providing a publication free of charge if state law does not require that a certain charge be made. 455 (S.B. 939), Sec. Canterbury Village, 2359 Joslyn Court in Lake Orion. (cc) including streets, alleys, parkways, parks, and railroad property and rights-of-way located in the subdivided land. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1035, Sec. (4) a matter that on the effective date of this section: (A) is involved in litigation if the litigation ultimately results in the matter being held invalid by a final judgment of a court; or. 2, eff. 1262), Sec. SUITS. (a) The board, by order or resolution, shall designate one or more banks or savings associations within the state to serve as the depository for the funds of the district. Text of subdivision as amended by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. September 1, 2015. (a) In this section: (1) "Developed district" means a district that has financed, completed, and issued bonds to pay for all land, works, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances necessary to serve at least 95 percent of the projected build-out of the district in accordance with the purposes for its creation or the purposes authorized by the constitution, this code, or any other law. (d) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 987 (S.B. CERTIFICATION OF FINDINGS. (c) The Texas Juvenile Justice Department shall make a prompt, thorough investigation as provided by this chapter if that department receives a report of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation in any juvenile justice program or facility. (b) After each directors election, the board shall meet and elect officers. Sec. 715, Sec. The commission may condition the approval on any terms or conditions considered appropriate by the commission. 552.125. 49.104. 219), Sec. 727), Sec. 7, eff. Sec. 7, eff. April 2, 2015. Sec. The notice form shall be delivered by regular mail or made available at the district's office. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, eff. 23, eff. 3, eff. 3, eff. Sec. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 552.0036. 49.324. April 2, 2015. 1, eff. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. June 20, 2003. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. [33] Final Chair Gail McDonald oversaw transferring its remaining functions to a new agency, the U.S. (5) "Water supply corporation" means a nonprofit water supply or sewer service corporation created or operating under Chapter 67. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. (c) If the crime victim or claimant is awarded compensation under Article 56B.103 or 56B.104, Code of Criminal Procedure, as of the date of the award of compensation, the name of the crime victim or claimant and the amount of compensation awarded to that crime victim or claimant are public information and are not excepted from the requirements of Section 552.021. EFFECT OF CHAPTER ON WITHHOLDING PUBLIC INFORMATION. 1, eff. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (c) A governmental body may designate one mailing address and one electronic mail address for receiving written requests for public information. Check Price. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 261.204. If the board of a rural area district conducts meetings at least quarterly, the board shall conduct a meeting at a designated meeting location inside the district or within 10 miles of the boundary of the district at least once per quarter. EFFICIENCY REVIEW OF RIVER AUTHORITIES. INSPECTION OF ELECTRONIC RECORD IF COPY NOT REQUESTED. Sec. (l) If a district is approved for the issuance of bonds by the commission to use a certain return flow of wastewater, the approval applies to subsequent bond authorizations unless the district seeks approval to use a different return flow of wastewater. 1, eff. 49.004. 69, Sec. 552.0038. 1048), Sec. 1, eff. After such a tax has been authorized by the district's voters, the board shall be authorized to levy the tax and have it assessed and collected as other district taxes. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. The division of the department responsible for investigating complaints shall conduct the informal review as soon as possible but not later than the 14th day after the date the request or complaint is received. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. The district may change its fiscal year at any time; provided, however, it may not be changed more than once in any 24-month period. (b) An informer's name or information that would substantially reveal the identity of an informer is excepted from the requirements of Section 552.021. (a-2) For an investigation of a child living in a residence owned, operated, or controlled by a provider of services under the home and community-based services waiver program described by Section 534.001(11)(B), Government Code, regardless of whether the child is receiving services under that waiver program from the provider, the department shall provide protective services to the child in accordance with Subchapter E, Chapter 48, Human Resources Code. 20, Sec. June 16, 2015. 70, eff. 4.07, eff. 1229 (S.B. (f) This section shall not apply to special water authorities, districts described in Section 49.181(h)(1)(D), or a district where the principal function of the district is to provide irrigation water to agricultural lands or to provide nonpotable water for any purpose. 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