Tex. Gov't Code § 312.002 : GOVERNMENT CODE — LEGISLATIVE BRANCH — LEGISLATION — CONSTRUCTION OF LAWS — CONSTRUCTION RULES FOR CIVIL STATUTES — Meaning of Words

(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), words shall be given their ordinary meaning.
(b) If a word is connected with and used with reference to a particular trade or subject matter or is used as a word of art, the word shall have the meaning given by experts in the particular trade, subject matter, or art.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 312.002

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1985.
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