§ 21.001 Inherent Power and Duty of Courts
§ 21.002 Contempt of Court
§ 21.004 State of Judiciary Message
§ 21.005 Disqualification
§ 21.006 Judicial Fund
§ 21.008 District Court Support Account
§ 21.009 Definitions
§ 21.010 Financial Interest in Private Correctional and Rehabilitation Facilities Prohibited
§ 21.011 Electronic or Digital Signature
§ 21.012 Presence of Qualified Facility Dog or Qualified Therapy Dog in Court Proceeding
§ 21.013 Confidentiality of Judicial Work Product; Criminal Offense
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Terms Used In Texas Government Code Chapter 21 - General Provisions

  • Chambers: A judge's office.
  • Comptroller: means the state comptroller of public accounts. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Law clerk: Assist judges with research and drafting of opinions.
  • 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.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005