Section 101.002 - Construction of Code(a) The Code Construction Act (Chapter 311, Government Code) applies to the construction of each provision of this title, except as specifically provided by this title.(b) Except as otherwise provided by statute, the jurisdiction and authority of the state to determine the subjects and objects of taxation shall extend to the limits of the then-current interpretations of the Texas Constitution and United States Constitution and laws. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 231, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989 Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 73, eff. Sept. 1, 1985 Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1492, ch. 389, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.