§ 531.251 Texas System of Care Framework
§ 531.255 Evaluation
§ 531.257 Technical Assistance for Projects

Terms Used In Texas Government Code Chapter 531 > Subchapter G-1 - Developing Local Mental Health Systems of Care for Certain Children

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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