§ 501.001 Short Title
§ 501.002 Definitions
§ 501.003 Purpose
§ 501.004 Applicability
§ 501.0041 Rules; Forms
§ 501.005 Conflicts With Business & Commerce Code
§ 501.006 Alias Title
§ 501.008 Title for Autocycle
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Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code Chapter 501 > Subchapter A - General Provisions

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • 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
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005