Texas Government Code Chapter 53 > Subchapter G – Bailiffs for County Courts At Law
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| § 53.101 | Assignment of Bailiff |
| § 53.102 | Office of Bailiff; Appointment |
| § 53.103 | Term of Office |
| § 53.104 | Duties |
| § 53.105 | Assignment of Bailiff by Sheriff |
| § 53.106 | Compensation |
Terms Used In Texas Government Code Chapter 53 > Subchapter G - Bailiffs for County Courts At Law
- Bailiff: a court officer who enforces the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
- 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
- Trust account: A general term that covers all types of accounts in a trust department, such as estates, guardianships, and agencies. Source: OCC
- Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005