Texas Government Code Chapter 54 > Subchapter B – Bell County Truancy Masters
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§ 54.101 | Appointment |
§ 54.102 | Jurisdiction |
§ 54.103 | Powers and Duties |
§ 54.104 | Judicial Immunity |
§ 54.105 | Training |
§ 54.106 | Failure to Comply With Summons or Order |
§ 54.107 | Witnesses |
Terms Used In Texas Government Code Chapter 54 > Subchapter B - Bell County Truancy Masters
- Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- 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.
- 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
- Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005