§ 1057.051 Board Appointment; Term
§ 1057.052 Officers
§ 1057.053 Compensation
§ 1057.054 Records of Proceedings
§ 1057.055 District Administrator
§ 1057.056 General Duties of District Administrator
§ 1057.057 Employees
§ 1057.058 Retirement Program
§ 1057.059 Seal

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 1057 > Subchapter B - District Administration

  • 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.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • 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.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005