Sec. 312.003. TENSE, NUMBER, AND GENDER. (a) Words in the present or past tense include the future tense.
(b) The singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular unless expressly provided otherwise.
(c) The masculine gender includes the feminine and neuter genders.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 312 - Construction of Laws
Subchapter A. Construction Rules for Civil Statutes
Section 312.002. Meaning of Words
Section 312.003. Tense, Number, and Gender
Section 312.004. Grants of Authority
Section 312.005. Legislative Intent
Section 312.006. Liberal Construction