(a) In this chapter:
(1) “Account” means funds deposited with a depository in an interest-bearing account, a checking or savings account, or a child support debit card account established under Section 234.010, Family Code, or funds received by a depository in exchange for the purchase of a stored value card.
(2) “Depositor” means a person who has an ownership interest in an account.
(3) “Owner” means a person who has an ownership interest in a safe deposit box.
(4) “Holder” means a depository.
(5) “Check” includes a draft, cashier’s check, certified check, registered check, or similar instrument.
(b) This chapter supplements other chapters in this title, and each chapter shall be followed to the extent applicable.

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(c) Any property, other than an account, check, or safe deposit box, held by a depository is subject to the abandonment provisions of Chapter 72.
(d) A holder of accounts, checks, or safe deposit boxes presumed abandoned under this chapter is subject to the procedures of Chapter 74.