§ 304.001 Short Title
§ 304.002 Definitions
§ 304.004 Designation of Emergency Interim Successors
§ 304.005 When Designation or Revision Takes Effect
§ 304.006 Status and Qualifications of Emergency Interim Successors
§ 304.007 Oath
§ 304.008 Assumption of Powers and Duties
§ 304.009 Privileges, Immunities, and Compensation
§ 304.010 Duty to Remain Informed
§ 304.011 Quorum; Votes

Terms Used In Texas Government Code Chapter 304 - Emergency Interim Legislative Succession

  • Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.
  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Oath: includes affirmation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005