As a Result of Amendments Made in 1999 by the Texas

question 49

Multiple Choice

As a result of amendments made in 1999 by the Texas Legislature to the Municipal Annexation Act,a city must take all of the following steps in order to annex property into the city limits EXCEPT

• A)develop a three-year annexation plan and not annex the target area in that three-year period.
• B)make and inventory of current services in the area and require negotiations and arbitration regarding services.
• C)provide all services currently provided in its full-purpose boundaries no later than two-and-a-half years after annexation.
• D)conduct at least two public hearings and not reduce service levels in the area from what they were before annexation.
• E)pay the property taxes on the acquired land for the first ten years after annexation.

Recognize the concept of royalties in intellectual property law.

Understand the rights and limitations under copyright law.

Distinguish between different types of gifts in legal terms.

Know the principles and disputes related to easements.

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Definitions:

Assignment

The transfer of rights, property, or obligations from one party to another.

Negotiation

The process of discussing something formally to reach an agreement or compromise between parties.

Fraudulent

Fraudulent activities involve deceit or trickery, intentionally carried out for personal gain or to cause financial or personal harm to others.

Demand Instrument

A financial document that requires payment of the amount specified on it upon demand by the holder.