§ 3870.001 Definitions
§ 3870.002 Nature of District
§ 3870.003 Confirmation and Directors’ Election Required
§ 3870.004 Consent of Municipality Required
§ 3870.005 Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose
§ 3870.006 Initial District Territory

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 3870 > Subchapter A - General Provisions

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • 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.