Terms Used In Texas Tax Code Chapter 113 > Subchapter B - Applications and Status of State Tax Liens

• Comptroller: means the Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas. See Texas Tax Code 1.04
• Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
• Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
• in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
• Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
• Mortgagee: The person to whom property is mortgaged and who has loaned the money.
• 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
• Personal property: All property that is not real property.
• Personal property: means property that is not real property. See Texas Tax Code 1.04
• Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
• Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.