Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 3891 - Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District

• 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.
• General election: means an election, other than a primary election, that regularly recurs at fixed dates. See Texas Election Code 1.005
• Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
• Law: means a constitution, statute, city charter, or city ordinance. See Texas Election Code 1.005
• Political subdivision: means a county, city, or school district or any other governmental entity that:
  (A) embraces a geographic area with a defined boundary;
  (B) exists for the purpose of discharging functions of government; and
  (C) possesses authority for subordinate self-government through officers selected by it. See Texas Election Code 1.005
• Population: means the population shown by the most recent federal decennial census. See Texas Government Code 311.005
• Succeeding: means immediately following. See Texas Government Code 312.011
• Uniform election date: means an election date prescribed by § 41. See Texas Election Code 1.005
• Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
• Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005