§ 531.421 Definitions
§ 531.422 Evaluations by Community Resource Coordination Groups
§ 531.423 Summary Report by Commission
§ 531.424 Agency Implementation of Recommendations

Terms Used In Texas Government Code Chapter 531 > Subchapter L - Provision of Services for Certain Children With Multiagency Needs

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • 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
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.