5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Bexar County, Texas.
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Texas Local Government Code Chapter 243 authorizes Bexar County to regulate sexually oriented businesses in unincorporated areas through location, hour, and licensing rules. The county requires permits, age 18 minimum, and significant separation from churches, schools, and homes.
Texas Local Government Code Chapter 243 (Sexually Oriented Business Regulation)
CHAPTER 243. MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY AUTHORITY TO REGULATE SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS. Sec. 243.001. PURPOSE; EFFECT ON OTHER REGULATORY AUTHORITY. (a) The legislature finds that the unrestricted operation of certain sexually oriented businesses may be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare by contributing to the decline of residential and business neighborhoods and the growth of cr...
Massage establishments and therapists in Bexar County must hold a license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Occupations Code Chapter 455. The county and Sheriff partner with TDLR on inspections, anti-trafficking checks, and zoning enforcement.
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 455 (Massage Therapy Licensing)
CHAPTER 455. MASSAGE THERAPY. Sec. 455.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) 'Commission' means the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation. (1-a) 'Department' means the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. (2) 'Executive director' means the executive director of the department. (3) 'Instructor' means a person who instructs a student in any section of the course of instruction re...
Texas Health and Safety Code Section 161.0815 sets the minimum tobacco purchase age at 21 and requires retailers in Bexar County to hold a tobacco permit issued by the Comptroller. Sales to anyone under 21 are prohibited, with limited military exceptions.
Texas Health & Safety Code Sec. 161.0903 (State Retailer Permits)
Sec. 161.0903. USE OF CERTAIN REVENUE. Revenue from fees collected under Section 161.123 and from the sale of permits under Chapter 147 of this code, retailer permits under Chapter 154, Tax Code, and retailer permits under Chapter 155, Tax Code, shall be deposited in the general revenue fund and may be appropriated only as provided by this section. The revenue shall be appropriated, in order of...
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1956 requires metal recycling entities and certain secondhand dealers in Bexar County to register with the Department of Public Safety, verify seller identity, and file daily transaction reports to deter theft and fencing.
Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1956 (Metal Recycling Entities)
CHAPTER 1956. METAL RECYCLING ENTITIES. Sec. 1956.013. RULES. The commission may adopt rules to administer this chapter, including rules: (1) establishing minimum requirements for registration under this chapter; and (2) adopting forms required by this chapter. Sec. 1956.014. FEES; REPORTS. (a) The commission by rule shall prescribe fees in reasonable amounts sufficient to cover the costs of ad...
Texas Finance Code Chapter 371 places pawnshop licensing under the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner. Bexar County pawnbrokers must report transactions to the Sheriff, hold pledged property for set holding periods, and follow strict interest and recordkeeping rules.
Texas Finance Code Chapter 371 (Texas Pawnshop Act)
CHAPTER 371. PAWNSHOPS. Sec. 371.001. SHORT TITLE. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the 'Texas Pawnshop Act.' Sec. 371.002. PURPOSES. The purposes of this chapter are to: (1) prevent fraud, unfair practices, discrimination, imposition, and abuse of state residents; (2) exercise the state's police power to assure a sound system of making pawn loans and acquiring goods by purchase,...
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