Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 56B.003 — DEFINITIONS

CR § 56B.003Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 56B. CRIME VICTIMS' COMPENSATION · Art. A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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In this chapter:

(1)"Child" means an individual younger than 18 years of age who:

(A)is not married; or

(B)has not had the disabilities of minority removed for general purposes under Chapter 31, Family Code.

(2)"Claimant" means any of the following individuals, other than a service provider, who is entitled to file or has filed a claim for compensation under this chapter:

(A)an authorized individual acting on behalf of a victim;

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Legislative history

Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607), Sec. 4.014(a), eff. September 1, 2021. Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 49 (S.B. 49), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023. Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 49 (S.B. 49), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 250 (H.B. 1778), Sec. 2.06, eff. September 1, 2025. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 503 (S.B. 1804), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2025.