Texas Local Government Code Chapter 271 > Subchapter J – Design-Build Procedures for Certain Civil Works Projects
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| § 271.181 | Definitions |
| § 271.182 | Applicability |
| § 271.186 | Limitation On Number of Projects |
Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code Chapter 271 > Subchapter J - Design-Build Procedures for Certain Civil Works Projects
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- 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
- Population: means the population shown by the most recent federal decennial census. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005