Terms Used In Texas Water Code Chapter 49 > Subchapter O - Effect of Subdivision of Nonagricultural Land On Water Rights

• Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
• Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
• Board: means the governing body of a district. See Texas Water Code 49.001
• Commission: means the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. See Texas Water Code 49.001
• 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.
• District: means any district or authority created by authority of either Sections Texas Water Code 49.001
• in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
• Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
• Potable water: means water that has been treated for public drinking water supply purposes. See Texas Water Code 49.001
• Water supply corporation: means a nonprofit water supply or sewer service corporation created or operating under Chapter 67. See Texas Water Code 49.001
• Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005