Sections
Subchapter A General Provisions 8409.001 – 8409.004
Subchapter B Board of Directors 8409.051 – 8409.052
Subchapter C Powers and Duties 8409.101
Subchapter D Sales and Use Tax 8409.151 – 8409.155

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 8409 - Port O'Connor Improvement District

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Comptroller: means the state comptroller of public accounts. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • 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.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.