Sections
Subchapter A General Provisions 8838.001 – 8838.005
Subchapter B Board of Directors 8838.051 – 8838.055
Subchapter C Powers and Duties 8838.101 – 8838.106
Subchapter D General Financial Provisions 8838.151 – 8838.153

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 8838 - Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District

  • 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.
  • Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005