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Government Code §51.001
In force on Mar 04, 2021 · this text took effect Sep 01, 2003 · same as today's text
APPOINTMENT; RESIDENCE; BOND; SEAL
(a) The order appointing the clerk of the supreme court must be recorded in the minutes of the court.
(b) The clerk must reside at Austin.
(c) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 285, Sec. 31(6).
(d) The clerk shall provide a seal for the use of the supreme court. The seal must have a five-pointed star and must be engraved with the words "Supreme Court of the State of Texas."
History: Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 480, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985; Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 285, Sec. 31(6), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Sep 21, 2018 to Nov 08, 2026.
Every version on file
- Effective Sep 01, 2003 · seen Sep 2018–Nov 2026
Attorney General opinions that cite it
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