§ 271.001 Definition
§ 271.002 Substantially Similar or Related Transactions
§ 271.003 Conflict-of-Laws Rules
§ 271.004 Determination of Reasonable Relation of Transaction to Particular Jurisdiction
§ 271.005 Law Governing Issue Relating to Qualified Transaction
§ 271.006 Law Governing Interpretation or Construction of Agreement Relating to Qualified Transaction
§ 271.007 Law Governing Validity or Enforceability of Term of Agreement Relating to Qualified Transaction
§ 271.008 Applicability to Certain Real Property Transactions; Exceptions
§ 271.009 Exception: Marriage or Adoption
§ 271.010 Exception: Decedent’s Estate
§ 271.011 Exception: Other Statute Specifying Governing Law

Terms Used In Texas Business and Commerce Code Chapter 271 - Rights of Parties to Choose Law Applicable

  • Affidavit: means a statement in writing of a fact or facts signed by the party making it, sworn to before an officer authorized to administer oaths, and officially certified to by the officer under his seal of office. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Appraisal: A determination of property value.
  • Comptroller: means the state comptroller of public accounts. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • 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.
  • Fair market value: The price at which an asset would change hands in a transaction between a willing, informed buyer and a willing, informed seller.
  • Foreclosure: A legal process in which property that is collateral or security for a loan may be sold to help repay the loan when the loan is in default. Source: OCC
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Oath: includes affirmation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005