(a) A person is subject to this chapter as a livestock commission merchant if the person:
(1) pursues the business of selling livestock on consignment for a commission or other charges;
(2) solicits consignment of livestock as a livestock commission merchant; or
(3) advertises or holds himself or herself out to be a livestock commission merchant.
(b) A person is subject to this chapter as a livestock auction commission merchant if the person:
(1) pursues the business of selling livestock at auction on consignment for a commission or other charges;
(2) solicits consignment of livestock as a livestock auction commission merchant; or
(3) advertises or holds himself or herself out to be a livestock auction commission merchant.

Terms Used In Texas Agriculture Code 147.002

  • Livestock: means cattle, horses, mules, asses, sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas, exotic livestock, including elk and elk hybrids, and hogs, unless otherwise defined. See Texas Agriculture Code 1.003
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
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