Texas · Texas Penal Code
Tex. Penal Code § 37.01: DEFINITIONS
What this law says, in plain English
This statute defines key terms used throughout the chapter: 'court record' means documents issued by courts in this state, other states, federal courts, foreign countries, Indian tribes, or other recognized jurisdictions; 'governmental record' means documents belonging to or kept by government agencies, including licenses, insurance forms, ballots, and vehicle tags; and 'statement' means any representation of fact.
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