§ 841.141 Rulemaking Authority
§ 841.142 Release or Exchange of Information
§ 841.143 Report, Record, or Statement Submitted to Court
§ 841.144 Counsel
§ 841.145 Expert
§ 841.146 Civil Commitment Proceeding; Procedure and Costs
§ 841.1461 Certain Expert Testimony Not Required for Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predator
§ 841.1462 Privilege for Personal Information That Identifies Victim
§ 841.1463 Failure to Give Notice Within Relevant Period Not Jurisdictional Error
§ 841.147 Immunity
§ 841.150 Effect of Subsequent Detention, Confinement, or Commitment On Order of Civil Commitment
§ 841.151 Notice of Release of Sexually Violent Predator
§ 841.152 Certain Hearings by Closed-Circuit Video Teleconferencing Permitted
§ 841.153 State-Issued Identification; Necessary Documentation
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Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 841 > Subchapter H - Miscellaneous Provisions

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Electronic funds transfer: The transfer of money between accounts by consumer electronic systems-such as automated teller machines (ATMs) and electronic payment of bills-rather than by check or cash. (Wire transfers, checks, drafts, and paper instruments do not fall into this category.) Source: OCC
  • 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
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Signature: includes the mark of a person unable to write, and "subscribe" includes the making of such a mark. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Victim Impact Statement: A written or spoken statement by the victim or his or her representative about the physical, emotional, and financial impact of a crime on the victim. The statement is given to the court before sentencing.