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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 56B.402

  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.

After receiving notice under Article 56B.401, the attorney general shall promptly:
(1) join in the action as a party plaintiff to recover benefits awarded;
(2) require the claimant or victim to bring the action in the claimant’s or victim’s name as a trustee on behalf of the state to recover benefits awarded; or
(3) reserve the attorney general’s rights and take neither action described by Subdivision (1) or (2).