§ 121.001 Definition
§ 121.002 Oversight
§ 121.003 Appointment of Presiding Judge or Magistrate for Regional Specialty Court Program
§ 121.004 Jurisdiction and Authority of Judge or Magistrate in Regional Specialty Court Program
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Terms Used In Texas Government Code Chapter 121 - General Provisions

  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.