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Terms Used In Texas Government Code 614.171

  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. 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

In this subchapter:
(1) “Law enforcement agency” means the Department of Public Safety, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Parks and Wildlife Department, and the office of the attorney general.
(2) “Law enforcement officer” means a person who is a commissioned peace officer employed by a law enforcement agency.