§ 3849.101 General Powers
§ 3849.102 Exercise of Powers of Other Governmental Entities
§ 3849.103 Nonprofit Corporation
§ 3849.104 Agreements; Grants
§ 3849.105 Authority to Contract for Law Enforcement
§ 3849.106 Annexation or Exclusion of Territory
§ 3849.107 Approval by City of Houston
§ 3849.108 Membership in Charitable Organizations
§ 3849.109 Economic Development Programs and Other Powers Related to Planning and Development
§ 3849.110 No Eminent Domain
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Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 3849 > Subchapter C - Powers and Duties

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005