§ 572.051 Definitions
§ 572.052 Creation of Public Utility Agency
§ 572.053 Changes in Public Entities Participating in Public Utility Agency
§ 572.054 Notice
§ 572.055 Contents of Concurrent Ordinance
§ 572.056 Petition and Referendum
§ 572.057 Board of Directors
§ 572.058 Powers
§ 572.0585 Eminent Domain in Certain Counties
§ 572.0586 Extension of Services
§ 572.059 Construction Contracts
§ 572.060 Contracts for Sewer or Water Services
§ 572.061 Rates and Charges
§ 572.062 Obligations
§ 572.063 Refunding Notes
§ 572.064 Form and Provisions of Obligations
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Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code Chapter 572 > Subchapter C - Public Utility Agencies

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
  • 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
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Municipality: means a general-law municipality, home-rule municipality, or special-law municipality. See Texas Local Government Code 1.005
  • 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.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Population: means the population shown by the most recent federal decennial census. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
  • 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
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Week: means seven consecutive days. See Texas Government Code 311.005