§ 621.151 Availability and Awarding of Gift or Prize
§ 621.152 Raincheck Requirements
§ 621.153 Issuance of Check or Money Order in Lieu of Gift or Minor Prize
§ 621.154 Certificate Permitted for Lodging, Airfare, Trip, or Recreational Activity
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Terms Used In Texas Business and Commerce Code Chapter 621 > Subchapter D - Fulfillment of Gift and Prize Offers

  • Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
  • 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.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.