40 Tex. Admin. Code § 821.2

Current through Reg. 49, No. 45; November 8, 2024

Section 821.2 - Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

(1) Act--Texas Labor Code, Chapter 61, also known as the Texas Payday Act or the Texas Payday Law.

(2) Claimant--A person who has filed a wage claim under the Act.

(3) Commission--The Texas Workforce Commission.

(4) Court of competent jurisdiction--A court authorized to issue an order including, but not limited to, a legislative or statutory county court at law, district court, small claims court, or federal court that acts within the appropriate jurisdiction over the amount in controversy, the person, and other appropriate subject matter.

40 Tex. Admin. Code § 821.2

The provisions of this §821.2 adopted to be effective June 1, 1998, 23 TexReg 5732.