§ 21.201 Administration, Enforcement, and Accomplishment of Chapter
§ 21.202 Conservation and Reclamation District Powers
§ 21.203 Rules; Hearings
§ 21.204 Scope of District’s Regulatory Power
§ 21.205 Plans
§ 21.206 Studies and Research
§ 21.207 Cooperative Agreements With Other Political Subdivisions
§ 21.208 Gifts, Grants, and Loans
§ 21.209 Acquisition of Property
§ 21.210 Eminent Domain; Cost of Relocating Property
§ 21.211 Entry On Land
§ 21.212 Road Right-of-Way
§ 21.213 Consent for Change or Damage to State Property
§ 21.214 Bids On Contracts for Purchase of Vehicles, Equipment, and Supplies Over $15,000; Exception

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 21 > Subchapter E - General 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.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Devise: To gift property by will.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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