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Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 85.005

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

It is a defense to an action brought under this chapter that the defendant was engaged in conduct that consisted of activity in support of constitutionally or statutorily protected rights.