Texas Natural Resources Code Chapter 191 > Subchapter F – Enforcement
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§ 191.171 | Criminal Penalty |
§ 191.172 | Civil Action by Attorney General |
§ 191.173 | Civil Action by Citizen |
§ 191.174 | Assistance From State Agencies, Political Subdivisions, and Law Enforcement Officers |
Terms Used In Texas Natural Resources Code Chapter 191 > Subchapter F - Enforcement
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- 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.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Population: means the population shown by the most recent federal decennial census. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
- Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.