§ 5010.0301 General and Navigation District Powers
§ 5010.0302 Powers Regarding Wharves, Docks, and Other Facilities; Restriction
§ 5010.0303 Powers Regarding Wharfage, Charges, and Rates for District Facilities
§ 5010.0304 Limitation On Certain Powers
§ 5010.0305 Powers Concurrent With Those of Sabine-Neches Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas
§ 5010.0306 Bylaws and Rules
§ 5010.0307 Acquisition of Property; Eminent Domain
§ 5010.0308 Mortgage or Forced Sale of Certain District Facilities
§ 5010.0309 General Authority to Make Contracts and Execute Instruments
§ 5010.0310 Authority to Sue and Be Sued
§ 5010.0311 Seal

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 5010 > Subchapter C - Powers and Duties

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Comptroller: means the state comptroller of public accounts. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • 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.
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005