Sec. 312.005. LEGISLATIVE INTENT. In interpreting a statute, a court shall diligently attempt to ascertain legislative intent and shall consider at all times the old law, the evil, and the remedy.
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