Sections
Subchapter A General Provisions 8253.001 – 8253.003
Subchapter B Powers and Duties 8253.051 – 8253.052
Subchapter C Bonds 8253.101

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 8253 - Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 58

  • Appraisal: A determination of property value.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • 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.