Terms Used In Texas Election Code Chapter 34 - State Inspectors

• Appraisal: A determination of property value.
• Law: means a constitution, statute, city charter, or city ordinance. See Texas Election Code 1.005
• Political subdivision: means a county, city, or school district or any other governmental entity that:
  (A) embraces a geographic area with a defined boundary;
  (B) exists for the purpose of discharging functions of government; and
  (C) possesses authority for subordinate self-government through officers selected by it. See Texas Election Code 1.005
• Primary election: means an election held by a political party under Chapter 172 to select its nominees for public office, and, unless the context indicates otherwise, the term includes a presidential primary election. See Texas Election Code 1.005
• Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
• Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.