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Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 17A.01 — Application and definitions
Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 17A: CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 17A.01
Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.
(a) This chapter sets out some of the procedural rules applicable to the criminal responsibility of corporations and associations. Where not in conflict with this chapter, the other chapters of this code apply to corporations and associations. (b) In this code, unless the context requires a different definition: (1) "Agent" means a director, officer, employee, or other person authorized to act in behalf of a corporation or association. (2) "Association" means a government or governmental subdivision or agency, trust, partnership, or two or more persons having a joint or common economic interest. (3) "High managerial agent" means: (A) an officer of a corporation or association; (B) a partner in a partnership; or (C) an agent of a corporation or association who has duties of such responsibility that his conduct may reasonably be assumed to represent the policy of the corporation or association. (4) "Person," "he," and "him" include corporation and association.
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