§ 1010.101 District Responsibility
§ 1010.102 Restriction On Political Subdivision Taxation and Debt
§ 1010.103 Management and Control
§ 1010.104 Hospital System
§ 1010.105 District Elections
§ 1010.106 Bylaws
§ 1010.107 Eminent Domain
§ 1010.108 Cost of Relocating or Altering Property
§ 1010.109 Gifts and Endowments
§ 1010.110 Operating and Management Contracts
§ 1010.111 Contract in Name of District
§ 1010.112 Contracts for Care and Training
§ 1010.113 Contracts With Governmental Entities for Investigatory or Other Services
§ 1010.114 Miscellaneous Contract Requirements
§ 1010.115 Leases
§ 1010.116 Purchasing
§ 1010.117 Disposition of Property
§ 1010.118 Payment for Treatment; Procedures
§ 1010.119 Reimbursement for Services to Nonresidents
§ 1010.120 Authority to Sue and Be Sued; Service of Process

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 1010 > Subchapter C - Powers and Duties

  • Donor: The person who makes a gift.
  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Week: means seven consecutive days. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005