Sections
Subchapter A General Provisions 6604.001 – 6604.003
Subchapter B District Administration 6604.051 – 6604.052
Subchapter C Powers and Duties 6604.101 – 6604.107
Subchapter D Taxes 6604.151 – 6604.152
Subchapter E Bonds 6604.201 – 6604.206

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 6604 - Fort Bend County Drainage District

  • Appraisal: A determination of property value.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Devise: To gift property by will.
  • Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • 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 a natural person and a corporation. See Texas Estates Code 22.027
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Victim Impact Statement: A written or spoken statement by the victim or his or her representative about the physical, emotional, and financial impact of a crime on the victim. The statement is given to the court before sentencing.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.