§ 247.001 Short Title
§ 247.0011 Scope, Purpose, and Implementation
§ 247.002 Definitions
§ 247.003 Application of Other Law
§ 247.004 Exemptions
§ 247.005 Controlling Person
§ 247.007 Compliance With Chapter
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Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 247 > Subchapter A - General Provisions

  • 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.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • 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
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.