Texas Local Government Code Chapter 231 > Subchapter J – Zoning Around Lake Somerville
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| § 231.201 | Definitions |
| § 231.202 | Lake Somerville Planning Commission |
| § 231.203 | Commission Studies; Reports; Hearings |
Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code Chapter 231 > Subchapter J - Zoning Around Lake Somerville
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- 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.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
- Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005