§ 106.001 Definitions
§ 106.002 Applicability of Chapter
§ 106.003 Conduct of Criminal Background Check
§ 106.004 Disclosure by Provider That Does Not Conduct Criminal Background Check
§ 106.005 Disclosures by Provider That Conducts Criminal Background Checks
§ 106.006 Safety Awareness Disclosure by All Providers
§ 106.007 Civil Penalty; Injunction
§ 106.008 No Private Right of Action

Terms Used In Texas Business and Commerce Code Chapter 106 - Internet Dating Safety Act

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Swear: includes affirm. See Texas Government Code 311.005