Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 8470 – Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 188
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| Subchapter A | General Provisions | 8470.001 – 8470.002 |
| Subchapter B | Powers and Duties | 8470.051 – 8470.054 |
| Subchapter C | Bonds and Other Obligations | 8470.101 – 8470.102 |
Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 8470 - Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 188
- 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.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- 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.
- Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Week: means seven consecutive days. See Texas Government Code 311.005