Sections
Subchapter A General Provisions 3866.001 – 3866.006
Subchapter B Board of Directors 3866.051 – 3866.056
Subchapter C Powers and Duties 3866.101 – 3866.103
Subchapter D Financial Provisions 3866.151 – 3866.158
Subchapter E Dissolution 3866.201

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 3866 - Kennedale Towncenter Development District

  • 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.
  • Appraisal: A determination of property value.
  • Case law: The law as laid down in cases that have been decided in the decisions of the courts.
  • 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.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.