§ 46.001 Definitions
§ 46.002 Prosecutors Subject to Chapter
§ 46.003 Compensation of State Prosecutors
§ 46.0031 Compensation of County Prosecutors
§ 46.004 Expenses
§ 46.005 Limitations On Law Practice
§ 46.006 Purpose; Duty of County
§ 46.007 Ineligibility for Certain Other State Funds

Terms Used In Texas Government Code Chapter 46 - Professional Prosecutors

  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Comptroller: means the state comptroller of public accounts. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • sworn: includes affirm or affirmed. See Texas Government Code 312.011