Texas Government Code Chapter 53 > Subchapter C – Bailiffs in Bexar County
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| § 53.031 | Appointments |
| § 53.032 | Oath |
| § 53.033 | Bond |
| § 53.034 | Powers |
| § 53.035 | Duties |
| § 53.036 | Term of Office; Vacancy |
| § 53.037 | Acting for Another Bailiff |
| § 53.038 | Salary |
| § 53.039 | Additional Deputies |
Terms Used In Texas Government Code Chapter 53 > Subchapter C - Bailiffs in Bexar County
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Bailiff: a court officer who enforces the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
- 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.
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. 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
- Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Swear: includes affirm. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- sworn: includes affirm or affirmed. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.