Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code Chapter 2304 > Subchapter B - Certificate of Registration

• Affidavit: means a statement in writing of a fact or facts signed by the party making it, sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths, and officially certified to by the officer under his seal of office. See Texas Government Code 312.011
• Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
• Comptroller: means the state comptroller of public accounts. See Texas Government Code 312.011
• Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
• Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
• 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.
• 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
• sworn: includes affirm or affirmed. 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