§ 1120.101 District Responsibility
§ 1120.102 Management, Control, and Administration
§ 1120.103 Rules
§ 1120.104 Purchasing and Accounting Procedures
§ 1120.105 Provision of Certain Health Services
§ 1120.106 District Property, Facilities, and Equipment
§ 1120.107 Operating and Management Contracts
§ 1120.108 Service Contracts
§ 1120.109 Eminent Domain
§ 1120.110 Cost of Relocating or Altering Property
§ 1120.111 Gifts and Endowments
§ 1120.112 Payment for Treatment; Procedures
§ 1120.113 Reimbursement for Services
§ 1120.114 Authority to Sue and Be Sued
§ 1120.115 Construction Contracts; Advertising for Certain Construction Contracts

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 1120 > Subchapter C - Powers and Duties

  • 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.
  • Donor: The person who makes a gift.
  • Embezzlement: In most states, embezzlement is defined as theft/larceny of assets (money or property) by a person in a position of trust or responsibility over those assets. Embezzlement typically occurs in the employment and corporate settings. Source: OCC
  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
  • Forgery: The fraudulent signing or alteration of another's name to an instrument such as a deed, mortgage, or check. The intent of the forgery is to deceive or defraud. Source: OCC
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • 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.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Month: means a calendar month. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Property: means real and personal property. 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.