§ 126.001 Commercially Sexually Exploited Persons Court Program; Procedures for Certain Defendants
§ 126.002 Authority to Establish Program; Eligibility
§ 126.003 Establishment of Regional Program
§ 126.004 Program Powers and Duties
§ 126.005 Documentation Regarding Insufficient Funding
§ 126.006 Reimbursement Fees
§ 126.007 Program in Certain Counties Mandatory
§ 126.008 Suspension or Dismissal of Community Service Requirement
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Terms Used In Texas Government Code Chapter 126 - Commercially Sexually Exploited Persons Court Program

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.