Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 8395 – Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 3
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| Subchapter A | General Provisions | 8395.001 – 8395.005 |
| Subchapter B | Board of Directors | 8395.051 |
| Subchapter C | Powers and Duties | 8395.101 |
| Subchapter D | Municipal Annexation | 8395.151 – 8395.152 |
Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 8395 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 3
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- 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.
- 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.
- Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- 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.