§ 5002.151 Definitions
§ 5002.152 Powers Regarding Ports and Facilities
§ 5002.153 Limitation On Acquisition and Use of Real Property Within the Corporate Limits of Certain Municipalities
§ 5002.154 Calling Election
§ 5002.155 Replatting of Land

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 5002 > Subchapter D - Powers and Duties

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person 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
  • 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.
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005