Texas Government Code Chapter 33 > Subchapter C – Judicial Conduct
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| § 33.051 | Solicitation or Acceptance of Referral Fees or Gifts by Judge; Criminal Penalty |
Terms Used In Texas Government Code Chapter 33 > Subchapter C - Judicial Conduct
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Oath: includes affirmation. See Texas Government Code 311.005