(a) The payee of record on the date a private transfer fee is paid under a private transfer fee obligation subject to § 5.203 must accept the payment on or before the 30th day after the date the payment is tendered to the payee.
(b) If the payee of record fails to comply with Subsection (a):
(1) the payment must be returned to the remitter;
(2) payment of the private transfer fee may not be a requirement for the conveyance of an interest in the property to a purchaser; and
(3) the property is not subject to further obligation under the private transfer fee obligation.

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Terms Used In Texas Property Code 5.204

  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005