Texas Business and Commerce Code Chapter 642 > Subchapter A – General Provisions
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| § 642.001 | Definitions |
| § 642.002 | Commercial Recording or Audiovisual Work |
| § 642.003 | Applicability |
| § 642.004 | No Financial Liability for Certain Providers |
Terms Used In Texas Business and Commerce Code Chapter 642 > Subchapter A - General Provisions
- Bailiff: a court officer who enforces the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
- 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.
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
- Swear: includes affirm. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Week: means seven consecutive days. See Texas Government Code 311.005