§ 8506.101 General Powers
§ 8506.102 Powers Related to Water of Colorado River and Its Tributaries
§ 8506.103 Sale and Distribution of Water Outside Boundaries of Authority
§ 8506.104 Development, Generation, Distribution, and Sale of Water Power and Electric Energy
§ 8506.105 Prevention of Damage to Persons or Property
§ 8506.106 Forestation and Reforestation; Prevention of Soil Erosion and Floods
§ 8506.107 Authority Property; Eminent Domain
§ 8506.108 Sale, Lease, Mortgage, or Other Disposition of Authority Property
§ 8506.109 Overflow or Inundation of Public Property; Relocation of Roads
§ 8506.110 Construction, Maintenance, and Operation of Facilities
§ 8506.111 Seal
§ 8506.112 General Contract Powers
§ 8506.113 Additional Powers Relating to Contracts, Rules, and Regulations
§ 8506.114 Limitations On Powers of Authority
§ 8506.115 Public Use of Authority’s Land
§ 8506.116 Complaints
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Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code Chapter 8506 > Subchapter C - Powers and Duties

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • 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.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • 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
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • 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
  • Property: means real and personal property. 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
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005