Texas Government Code Chapter 53 > Subchapter D – Bailiffs for Family District Courts in Harris County
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| § 53.051 | Office of Bailiff |
| § 53.052 | Appointment |
| § 53.053 | Qualifications |
| § 53.054 | Bailiff as Deputy |
| § 53.055 | Oath |
| § 53.056 | Term of Office |
| § 53.057 | Duties |
| § 53.058 | Compensation |
Terms Used In Texas Government Code Chapter 53 > Subchapter D - Bailiffs for Family District Courts in Harris County
- Bailiff: a court officer who enforces the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- 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
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
- Month: means a calendar month. 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
- Personal property: All property that is not real property.
- Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Swear: includes affirm. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005