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Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Government Code § 311.021: INTENTION IN ENACTMENT OF STATUTES.

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  1. GOVERNMENT CODE
  2. TITLE 3. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
  3. SUBTITLE B. LEGISLATION
  4. CHAPTER 311. CODE CONSTRUCTION ACT
  5. SUBCHAPTER C. CONSTRUCTION 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.

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

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