§ 1.001 Purpose of Code
§ 1.002 Construction of Code
§ 1.003 Reference in Law to Statute Revised by Code
§ 1.004 Definition

Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code Chapter 1 - General Provisions

  • Department of Public Safety: means the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. See Texas Transportation Code 1.004
  • Devisee: includes a legatee. See Texas Estates Code 22.009
  • lien: include :
    (1) a deed of trust;
    (2) a vendor's lien, a mechanic's, materialman's, or laborer's lien, an attachment or garnishment lien, and a federal or state tax lien;
    (3) a chattel mortgage;
    (4) a judgment; and
    (5) a pledge by hypothecation. See Texas Estates Code 22.024
  • Mortgagee: The person to whom property is mortgaged and who has loaned the money.
  • Person: includes a natural person and a corporation. See Texas Estates Code 22.027
  • Surety: includes a personal surety and a corporate surety. See Texas Estates Code 22.032
  • Will: includes :
    (1) a codicil; and
    (2) a testamentary instrument that merely:
    (A) appoints an executor or guardian;
    (B) directs how property may not be disposed of; or
    (C) revokes another will. See Texas Estates Code 22.034