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Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 14A.001 Definitions
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Sec. 14A.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Civilly committed individual" means a sexually violent predator as described by Section 841.003, Health and Safety Code, who has been committed to a facility operated by or under contract with the office. (2) "Claim" means a cause …
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 14A.002 Scope of Chapter
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Sec. 14A.002. SCOPE OF CHAPTER. (a) This chapter applies only to an action, including an appeal or original proceeding, brought by a civilly committed individual in a district, county, or justice court or an appellate court, including the supreme court or the court of criminal ap…
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 14A.051 Dismissal of False, Frivolous, Or Malicious Claim
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Sec. 14A.051. DISMISSAL OF FALSE, FRIVOLOUS, OR MALICIOUS CLAIM. (a) A court may dismiss a claim, either before or after service of process, if the court finds that: (1) the allegation of poverty in the affidavit or unsworn declaration is false; (2) the claim is frivolous or mali…
Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 14A.052 Affidavit Relating To Previous Filings
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Sec. 14A.052. AFFIDAVIT RELATING TO PREVIOUS FILINGS. (a) A civilly committed individual who files an affidavit or unsworn declaration of inability to pay costs shall file a separate affidavit or declaration: (1) identifying the court that ordered the individual's civil commitmen…