Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 15.001 – Definitions
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(a) “Principal office” means a principal office of the corporation, unincorporated association, or partnership in this state in which the decision makers for the organization within this state conduct the daily affairs of the organization. The mere presence of an agency or representative does not establish a principal office.
Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 15.001
- 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.
- 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.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
(b) “Proper venue” means:
(1) the venue required by the mandatory provisions of Subchapter B or another statute prescribing mandatory venue; or
(2) if Subdivision (1) does not apply, the venue provided by this subchapter or Subchapter C.