Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 8171 – Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 6
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| Subchapter A | General Provisions | 8171.001 – 8171.004 |
| Subchapter B | Board of Directors | 8171.051 |
| Subchapter C | Powers and Duties | 8171.101 – 8171.102 |
Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 8171 - Cinco Municipal Utility District No. 6
- Allegation: something that someone says happened.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- 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.
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
- Signature: includes the mark of a person unable to write, and "subscribe" includes the making of such a mark. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- sworn: includes affirm or affirmed. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.