Terms Used In Texas Natural Resources Code Chapter 211 > Subchapter C - Enforcement

• Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
• Affidavit: means a statement in writing of a fact or facts signed by the party making it, sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths, and officially certified to by the officer under his seal of office. See Texas Government Code 312.011
• Comptroller: means the state comptroller of public accounts. See Texas Government Code 312.011
• Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
• Escrow: Money given to a third party to be held for payment until certain conditions are met.
• Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
• Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
• Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
• Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
• sworn: includes affirm or affirmed. See Texas Government Code 312.011
• Uphold: The decision of an appellate court not to reverse a lower court decision.