Sections
Subchapter A General Provisions 7931.001 – 7931.002
Subchapter B Powers and Duties 7931.051 – 7931.054
Subchapter C Bonds and Other Obligations 7931.101 – 7931.102

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 7931 - Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 36

  • Comptroller: means the state comptroller of public accounts. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Court: means and includes:
    (1) a county court in the exercise of its probate jurisdiction;
    (2) a court created by statute and authorized to exercise original probate jurisdiction; and
    (3) a district court exercising original probate jurisdiction in a contested matter. See Texas Estates Code 22.007
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005