§ 1059.101 District Responsibility
§ 1059.102 Restriction On Political Subdivision Taxation and Debt
§ 1059.103 Management, Control, and Administration
§ 1059.104 Rules
§ 1059.105 Purchasing and Accounting Procedures
§ 1059.106 Mobile Emergency Medical or Air Ambulance Service
§ 1059.107 District Property, Facilities, Equipment, and Services
§ 1059.108 Eminent Domain
§ 1059.109 Cost of Relocating or Altering Property
§ 1059.110 Gifts and Endowments
§ 1059.111 Construction Contracts
§ 1059.112 Operating and Management Contracts
§ 1059.113 Contracts With Governmental Entities for Services
§ 1059.114 Payment for Treatment; Procedures
§ 1059.115 Policies or Rules On Indigent Health Care
§ 1059.116 Reimbursement for Services
§ 1059.117 Authority to Sue and Be Sued

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 1059 > Subchapter C - Powers and Duties

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Counterclaim: A claim that a defendant makes against a plaintiff.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Donor: The person who makes a gift.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • 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.
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005