§ 3811.101 District Powers
§ 3811.102 Nonprofit Corporation
§ 3811.103 Contracts; Grants; Donations
§ 3811.104 Annexation
§ 3811.105 No Eminent Domain Power

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 3811 > Subchapter C - Powers and Duties

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • 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
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005