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Government Code §311.011
In force on Jan 28, 2009 · this text took effect Sep 01, 1985 · same as today's text
COMMON AND TECHNICAL USAGE OF WORDS
(a) Words and phrases shall be read in context and construed according to the rules of grammar and common usage.
(b) Words and phrases that have acquired a technical or particular meaning, whether by legislative definition or otherwise, shall be construed accordingly.
History: Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Oct 18, 2019 to Nov 08, 2026.
Every version on file
- Effective Sep 01, 1985 · seen Oct 2019–Nov 2026
Attorney General opinions that cite it
- GA-0727 (Jan 28, 2009): Whether the Texas State Library and Archives Commission may require a state agency to create and maintain written minutes of the agency's public meetings
- GA-0690 (May 09, 2008): Authority of City of Texarkana municipal officers under various circumstances
- GA-0669 (Apr 10, 2008): Whetherthe "radio station" exceptionto section 552.275, Government Code, applies to a person who holds an amateur radio license issued by the Federal Communications Commission
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