Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 8435 – Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 257
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| Subchapter A | General Provisions | 8435.001 – 8435.002 |
| Subchapter B | Powers and Duties | 8435.051 – 8435.052 |
| Subchapter C | Bonds | 8435.101 |
Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 8435 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 257
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- 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.
- 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.
- sworn: includes affirm or affirmed. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.