§ 65.021 Jurisdiction of Proceeding
§ 65.022 Return of Writ; Hearing by Nonresident Judge
§ 65.023 Place for Trial

Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 65 > Subchapter C - Jurisdiction of Proceedings; Venue

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
  • Foreclosure: A legal process in which property that is collateral or security for a loan may be sold to help repay the loan when the loan is in default. Source: OCC
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • 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.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Swear: includes affirm. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.