Sections
Subchapter A General Provisions 3880.001 – 3880.008
Subchapter B Board of Directors 3880.051 – 3880.056
Subchapter C Powers and Duties 3880.101 – 3880.109
Subchapter D Public Transit System and Public Parking Facilities 3880.151 – 3880.154
Subchapter E General Financial Provisions 3880.201 – 3880.215
Subchapter F Taxes for Certain Defined Areas and Designated 3880.251 – 3880.255

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 3880 - Harris County Improvement District No. 12

  • Appraisal: A determination of property value.
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • 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
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.