§ 140.001 Definitions
§ 140.002 Applicability of Chapter
§ 140.003 Conflicts With Other Law
§ 140.004 Contractual Subrogation Rights Authorized
§ 140.005 Payors’ Recovery Limited
§ 140.006 Attorney’s Fees in Declaratory Judgment Action
§ 140.007 Attorney’s Fees in Recovery Action
§ 140.008 First-Party Recovery
§ 140.009 Construction of Chapter

Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 140 - Contractual Subrogation Rights of Payors of Certain Benefits

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
  • Appraisal: A determination of property value.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Population: means the population shown by the most recent federal decennial census. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.