Sections
Subchapter A General Provisions 8351.001 – 8351.005
Subchapter B Board of Directors 8351.051 – 8351.052
Subchapter C Powers and Duties 8351.101 – 8351.105
Subchapter D General Financial Provisions 8351.151 – 8351.153
Subchapter E Bonds and Other Obligations 8351.201 – 8351.203

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 8351 - Waller County Municipal Utility District No. 14

  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • 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.
  • Oath: includes affirmation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.