§ 29.051 Definitions
§ 29.052 Motion for Recusal or Disqualification
§ 29.053 Notice
§ 29.054 Statement Opposing or Concurring With Motion
§ 29.055 Procedure Following Filing of Motion; Recusal or Disqualification Without Motion
§ 29.056 Hearing On Motion
§ 29.057 Procedure Following Granting of Motion
§ 29.058 Appeal
§ 29.059 Contempt
§ 29.060 Compensation
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Terms Used In Texas Government Code Chapter 29 > Subchapter A-1 - Recusal or Disqualification of Municipal Judges

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Buyer: means a person who buys or contracts to buy goods. See Texas Business and Commerce Code 2.103
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • 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
  • Seller: means a person who sells or contracts to sell goods. See Texas Business and Commerce Code 2.103
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005