Government Code §311.021

In force on May 27, 2021 · this text took effect Sep 01, 1985 · same as today's text

INTENTION IN ENACTMENT OF STATUTES

In enacting a statute, it is presumed that: (1) compliance with the constitutions of this state and the United States is intended; (2) the entire statute is intended to be effective; (3) a just and reasonable result is intended; (4) a result feasible of execution is intended; and (5) public interest is favored over any private interest.

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.

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Effective Sep 01, 1985 · seen Oct 2019–Nov 2026

Attorney General opinions that cite it

KP-0393 (May 27, 2021): Authority of county judges to declare and terminate local disasters pursuant to section 418.108 of the Government Code

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