Sections
Subchapter A General Provisions 573.001 – 573.002
Subchapter B Relationships by Consanguinity or by Affinity 573.021 – 573.025
Subchapter C Nepotism Prohibitions 573.041 – 573.044
Subchapter D Exceptions 573.061 – 573.062
Subchapter E Enforcement 573.081 – 573.084
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Terms Used In Texas Government Code Chapter 573 - Degrees of Relationship; Nepotism Prohibitions

  • Affirmed: In the practice of the appellate courts, the decree or order is declared valid and will stand as rendered in the lower court.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Comptroller: means the state comptroller of public accounts. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Oral argument: An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions.
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.