§ 791.001 Purpose
§ 791.002 Short Title
§ 791.003 Definitions
§ 791.004 Interlocal Contract; Dual Office Holding
§ 791.005 Effect of Chapter
§ 791.006 Liability in Fire Protection Contract or Provision of Law Enforcement Services
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Terms Used In Texas Government Code Chapter 791 > Subchapter A - General Provisions

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Impeachment: (1) The process of calling something into question, as in "impeaching the testimony of a witness." (2) The constitutional process whereby the House of Representatives may "impeach" (accuse of misconduct) high officers of the federal government for trial in the Senate.
  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.