§ 171.051 Applicability to Certain Counties
§ 171.052 Creation by Counties and Municipalities
§ 171.053 Intermunicipal Commuter Rail District Powers and Advanced Transportation Services
§ 171.054 District Territory
§ 171.055 Addition of County to District

Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code Chapter 171 > Subchapter B - Creation; Addition of County to District

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Joint resolution: A legislative measure which requires the approval of both chambers.
  • Population: means the population shown by the most recent federal decennial census. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.