§ 1201.001 Short Title
§ 1201.002 Legislative Findings and Purposes; Liberal Construction
§ 1201.003 Definitions
§ 1201.004 Definitions Binding
§ 1201.005 Consumer Waiver Void
§ 1201.006 Applicability of Business & Commerce Code
§ 1201.007 Exception for Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
§ 1201.008 Regulation by Municipality
§ 1201.009 Electronic Means Authorized
§ 1201.010 Electronic Public Records Required

Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1201 > Subchapter A - General Provisions

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • 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.
  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005