§ 3817.101 Exercise of Powers of Development Corporation
§ 3817.102 Nonprofit Corporation
§ 3817.103 Contract With Political Subdivision
§ 3817.104 Authority to Contract for Law Enforcement
§ 3817.105 Approval by City of Houston
§ 3817.106 Annexation of Certain Territory by Governing Body of Municipality
§ 3817.107 No Eminent Domain Power

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 3817 > 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.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • 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.
  • 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