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Tex. Penal Code § 36.01 — Definitions

Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 36: BRIBERY AND CORRUPT INFLUENCE, Texas Penal Code.

Full text of Tex. Penal Code § 36.01

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.

Tex. Penal Code § 36.01Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

In this chapter: (1) "Custody" means: (A) detained or under arrest by a peace officer; or (B) under restraint by a public servant pursuant to an order of a court. (2) "Party official" means a person who holds any position or office in a political party, whether by election, appointment, or employment. (3) "Benefit" means anything reasonably regarded as pecuniary gain or pecuniary advantage, including benefit to any other person in whose welfare the beneficiary has a direct and substantial interest. (4) "Vote" means to cast a ballot in an election regulated by law.

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