§ 1056.051 Board Appointment; Term
§ 1056.0515 Qualifications for Office
§ 1056.052 Board Vacancy
§ 1056.053 Nonattendance
§ 1056.054 Officers
§ 1056.055 Compensation; Expenses
§ 1056.056 Quorum
§ 1056.057 Records of Proceedings
§ 1056.058 District Administrator
§ 1056.059 General Duties of District Administrator
§ 1056.060 Assistant Administrator
§ 1056.061 Legal Counsel
§ 1056.062 Employees
§ 1056.0625 Employment of Physicians and Other Health Care Providers
§ 1056.063 Retirement Program

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 1056 > Subchapter B - District Administration

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • 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
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.