Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 13A.254 – Forgery
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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 13A.254
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- 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
- Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
Forgery may be prosecuted in:
(1) any county in which the writing was:
(A) forged;
(B) used or passed or attempted to be used or passed; or
(C) deposited or placed with another person, firm, association, or corporation for collection or credit for the account of any person, firm, association, or corporation; or
(2) if the forging and the uttering, using, or passing of a forged instrument in writing concerns or affects the title to real property in this state, a county in which any part of the property is located.
Text of article effective on January 01, 2025