Political Subdivision
Political Subdivision: Any unit of government, such as counties and cities, school districts, and water and conservation districts having authority to hold…
Definition
Any unit of government, such as counties and cities, school districts, and water and conservation districts having authority to hold elections for public offices or on ballot issues.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
Any unit of government, such as counties and cities but often excepting school districts, having authority to hold elections for public offices or on ballot issues.
- Definition 3
Any unit of government, such as counties, cities, school districts, and water and conservation districts, having authority to hold elections for public offices or on ballot measures.
- Definition 4
Any unit of government, such as counties, cities, school districts, and water and conservation districts having authority to hold elections for public offices or on ballot measures.
- Definition 5
A “county, city, or school district or any othe r governmental entity that: (A) embraces a geographic area with a defined boundary; (B) exis ts for the purpose of discharging functions of government; and (C) possesses authority fo r subordinate self-government through officers selected by it.” Tex. Elec. Code §1.005(13).