Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 315 - Authority to Borrow Money for Public Hospitals

• Annual percentage rate: The cost of credit at a yearly rate. It is calculated in a standard way, taking the average compound interest rate over the term of the loan so borrowers can compare loans. Lenders are required by law to disclose a card account's APR. ^{Source: FDIC}
• Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
• Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005