§ 3868.001 Definitions
§ 3868.002 Creation and Nature of District
§ 3868.003 Purpose; Legislative Findings
§ 3868.004 Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose
§ 3868.005 District Territory
§ 3868.006 Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones
§ 3868.007 Liberal Construction of Chapter

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 3868 > Subchapter A - General Provisions

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.