The provided text contains excerpts from the Texas Penal Code, specifically Chapter 1, which outlines General Provisions for the entire code. These sections establish the code's short title, its overarching objectives, and its effect on criminal conduct within the state, mandating that an offense must be defined by statute or authorized rule. Furthermore, the text details the territorial jurisdiction of the state for various offenses and provides rules for the construction of the code, including the non-application of strict construction rules for penal statutes. Crucially, the text includes a comprehensive list of definitions for numerous terms used throughout the code and addresses preemption o ...