§ 54.051 Management and Control by Governing Body or Board
§ 54.052 Organization and Duties of Board
§ 54.053 Character of Board; General Powers
§ 54.054 Competitive Bidding
§ 54.055 Approval by Ordinance Required for Sale of Real Property
§ 54.056 Board Act or Proceeding Presumed Valid

Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code Chapter 54 > Subchapter B - Management and Control of Port Improvements and Facilities; Board of Trustees

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Lawsuit: A legal action started by a plaintiff against a defendant based on a complaint that the defendant failed to perform a legal duty, resulting in harm to the plaintiff.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005