Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 8465 – Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 422
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| Subchapter A | General Provisions | 8465.001 – 8465.002 |
| Subchapter B | Powers and Duties | 8465.051 – 8465.054 |
| Subchapter C | Bonds and Other Obligations | 8465.101 – 8465.102 |
Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 8465 - Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 422
- 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.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- 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.
- Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
- Succeeding: means immediately following. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.