Tex. Gov't Code Section 311.021
Intention in Enactment of Statutes

In enacting a statute, it is presumed that:

(1)

compliance with the constitutions of this state and the United States is intended;

(2)

the entire statute is intended to be effective;

(3)

a just and reasonable result is intended;

(4)

a result feasible of execution is intended; and

(5)

public interest is favored over any private interest.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Source: Section 311.021 — Intention in Enactment of Statutes, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­311.­htm#311.­021 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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