§ 30.001 Instrument to Waive Service or Confess Judgment
§ 30.002 Expiration of Judge’s Term; Death of Judge
§ 30.003 Legislative Continuance
§ 30.0035 Personal Service of Process During Legislative Proceeding Prohibited
§ 30.004 Notice to Attorney General for Certain Suits
§ 30.005 Religious Holy Day
§ 30.007 Production of Financial Institution Records
§ 30.008 Demand for Jury Trial in Justice Court; Failure to Appear
§ 30.009 Mistrial in Justice Court or Municipal Court
§ 30.010 Personal Identifying Information Privileged From Discovery by Inmate or Committed Person
§ 30.011 Electronic Subpoena Application
§ 30.012 Use of Communication Equipment in Certain Proceedings
§ 30.013 Confidential Identity in Actions Involving Sexual Abuse of a Minor
§ 30.014 Pleadings Must Contain Partial Identification Information
§ 30.015 Provision of Current Address of Party in Civil Action
§ 30.016 Recusal or Disqualification of Certain Judges
§ 30.017 Claims Against Certain Judges
§ 30.018 Court Clerk’s Execution Docket
§ 30.021 Award of Attorney’s Fees in Relation to Certain Motions to Dismiss
§ 30.022 Award of Attorney’s Fees in Actions Challenging Abortion Laws

Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 30 - Miscellaneous Provisions

  • 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
  • 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.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Legislative session: That part of a chamber's daily session in which it considers legislative business (bills, resolutions, and actions related thereto).
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.