§ 778.001 Execution of Interstate Compact

Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 778 - Emergency Management Assistance Compact

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.