Sec. 312.006. LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION. (a) The Revised Statutes are the law of this state and shall be liberally construed to achieve their purpose and to promote justice.
(b) The common law rule requiring strict construction of statutes in derogation of the common law does not apply to the Revised Statutes.
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