§ 604A.001 Definitions
§ 604A.002 Imposition of Surcharge for Use of Debit or Stored Value Card
§ 604A.0021 Imposition of Surcharge for Use of Credit Card
§ 604A.003 Civil Penalty

Terms Used In Texas Business and Commerce Code Chapter 604A - Prohibition of Certain Surcharges

  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Oath: includes affirmation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • 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.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.