Texas Government Code Chapter 538 > Subchapter A – General Provisions
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§ 538.002 | Effect of Chapter; Authority of Commission |
§ 538.003 | Rules |
Terms Used In Texas Government Code Chapter 538 > Subchapter A - General Provisions
- Effects: includes all personal property and all interest in that property. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. 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
- Pleadings: Written statements of the parties in a civil case of their positions. In the federal courts, the principal pleadings are the complaint and the answer.
- Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005