§ 3947.001 Definitions
§ 3947.002 Creation and Nature of District
§ 3947.003 Purpose; Legislative Findings
§ 3947.004 Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose
§ 3947.005 Initial District Territory
§ 3947.006 Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones
§ 3947.007 Confirmation and Directors’ Election Required
§ 3947.008 Applicability of Municipal Management District Law
§ 3947.009 Construction of Chapter
§ 3947.010 Consent of Municipality Required
§ 3947.011 Concurrence On Additional Powers

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 3947 > Subchapter A - General Provisions

  • Appraisal: A determination of property value.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005