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Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 791.001

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.

In this chapter:
(1) “Owner” includes an individual, firm, association, or private corporation.
(2) “Story” has its usual architectural meaning and includes:
(A) a basement that extends five feet or more above the grade line on one or more sides of a building;
(B) a balcony or mezzanine floor of a building;
(C) a roof garden; or
(D) an attic used for any purpose.