§ 103.001 Venue for Original Suit
§ 103.002 Transfer of Original Proceedings Within State
§ 103.003 Transfer of Original Suit Within State When Party or Child Resides Outside State

Terms Used In Texas Family Code Chapter 103 - Venue and Transfer of Original Proceedings

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005