Texas · Texas Penal Code
Tex. Penal Code § 39.01: DEFINITIONS
What this law says, in plain English
This statute defines two terms: 'law relating to a public servant's office' means laws applying specifically to public servants that impose duties or govern conduct; 'misuse' means handling property contrary to agreements, employment terms, applicable laws, or stated purposes.
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