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Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 311.021. Intention in Enactment of Statutes

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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.

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