§ 3893.101 District Powers
§ 3893.102 Nonprofit Corporation
§ 3893.103 Agreements; Grants
§ 3893.104 Elections
§ 3893.105 Contract for Law Enforcement and Security Services
§ 3893.106 Annexation or Exclusion of Territory
§ 3893.107 Approval by City of Houston
§ 3893.108 Membership in Charitable Organizations
§ 3893.109 Road Powers
§ 3893.110 Air Rights; Construction
§ 3893.111 Additional Property Rights; Leaseholds
§ 3893.112 No Eminent Domain Power

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 3893 > Subchapter C - Powers and Duties

  • 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.
  • 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
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005