Sections
Subchapter A General Provisions 8442.001 – 8442.002
Subchapter B Powers and Duties 8442.051 – 8442.054
Subchapter C Bonds and Other Obligations 8442.101 – 8442.102

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 8442 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 171

  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • 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.
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.