§ 112.001 Short Title
§ 112.002 Legislative Findings
§ 112.003 Definitions
§ 112.004 Exemption of Out-of-State Business Entity From Certain Obligations During Disaster Response Period
§ 112.005 Exemption of Out-of-State Employee From Certain Obligations During Disaster Response Period
§ 112.006 Transaction Taxes and Fees
§ 112.007 Notification Procedures
§ 112.008 Obligations of Out-of-State Business Entities and Employees After Disaster Response Period
§ 112.009 Regulations
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Terms Used In Texas Business and Commerce Code Chapter 112 - Facilitating Business Rapid Response to State Declared Disasters Act

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005