Sections
Subchapter A General Provisions 8482.001 – 8482.006
Subchapter B Board of Directors 8482.051
Subchapter C Powers and Duties 8482.101
Subchapter D Annexation by Municipality 8482.151 – 8482.152

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 8482 - Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 12

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • 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.
  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • 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.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.