Sections
Subchapter A General Provisions 8398.001 – 8398.005
Subchapter B Board of Directors 8398.051
Subchapter C Powers and Duties 8398.101
Subchapter D Municipal Annexation 8398.151 – 8398.152

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 8398 - Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 6

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.