Terms Used In Texas Labor Code Chapter 205 > Subchapter D - Bonds and Other Safeguards

• Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
• Affidavit: means a statement in writing of a fact or facts signed by the party making it, sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths, and officially certified to by the officer under his seal of office. See Texas Government Code 312.011
• Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
• Board: means the Texas Medical Board. See Texas Occupations Code 151.002
• Escrow: Money given to a third party to be held for payment until certain conditions are met.
• Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
• Person: means an individual, unless the term is expressly made applicable to a partnership, association, or corporation. See Texas Occupations Code 151.002
• Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
• Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
• Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
• Uphold: The decision of an appellate court not to reverse a lower court decision.
• Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005