Texas Occupations Code Chapter 51 > Subchapter A – General Provisions
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| § 51.001 | Definitions |
| § 51.002 | Application of Sunset Act |
| § 51.003 | Applicability |
Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code Chapter 51 > Subchapter A - General Provisions
- Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.
- 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
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005