§ 554.001 Definitions
§ 554.002 Retaliation Prohibited for Reporting Violation of Law
§ 554.003 Relief Available to Public Employee
§ 554.0035 Waiver of Immunity
§ 554.004 Burden of Proof; Presumption; Affirmative Defense
§ 554.005 Limitation Period
§ 554.006 Use of Grievance or Appeal Procedures
§ 554.007 Where Suit Brought
§ 554.008 Civil Penalty
§ 554.009 Notice to Employees
§ 554.010 Audit of State Governmental Entity After Suit
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Terms Used In Texas Government Code Chapter 554 - Protection for Reporting Violations of Law

  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • 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.
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005