Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1302 > Subchapter K - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technicians

• 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
• Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
• Oath: includes affirmation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
• Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
• Official oath: means the oath required by Article XVI, Section 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
• Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
• Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
• Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
• Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
• Succeeding: means immediately following. See Texas Government Code 312.011
• United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
• Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
• Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005