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TX Prop § 240.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Property Code|Title 13 - Disclaimer of Property Interests|Chapter 240 - Texas Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act|Subchapter B. Type and Effect of Disclaimer|Section 240.054. Disclaimer of Power of Appointment or Other Power Not Held in Fiduciary Capacity

Sec. 240.054.  DISCLAIMER OF POWER OF APPOINTMENT OR OTHER POWER NOT HELD IN FIDUCIARY CAPACITY.  (a)  If a holder disclaims a power of appointment or other power not held in a fiduciary capacity, this section applies.(b)  If the holder:(1)  has not exercised the power, the disclaimer takes effect as of the time the instrument creating the power becomes irrevocable; or(2)  has exercised the power and the disclaimer is of a power other than a presently exercisable general power of appointment, the disclaimer takes effect immediately after the last exercise of the power.(c)  The instrument creating the power is construed as if the power had expired when the disclaimer became effective.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 562 (H.B. 2428), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Prop § 240.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Property Code|Title 13 - Disclaimer of Property Interests|Chapter 240 - Texas Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act|Subchapter B. Type and Effect of Disclaimer|Section 240.055. Disclaimer by Appointee Of, or Object or Taker in Default of Exercise Of, Power of Appointment

Sec. 240.055.  DISCLAIMER BY APPOINTEE OF, OR OBJECT OR TAKER IN DEFAULT OF EXERCISE OF, POWER OF APPOINTMENT. (a)  A disclaimer of an interest in property by an appointee of a power of appointment takes effect as of the time the instrument by which the holder exercises the power becomes irrevocable.(b)  A disclaimer of an interest in property by an object or taker in default of an exercise of a power of appointment takes effect as of the time the instrument creating the power becomes irrevocable.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 562 (H.B. 2428), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Prop § 240.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Property Code|Title 13 - Disclaimer of Property Interests|Chapter 240 - Texas Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act|Subchapter B. Type and Effect of Disclaimer|Section 240.056. Disclaimer of Power Held in Fiduciary Capacity

Sec. 240.056.  DISCLAIMER OF POWER HELD IN FIDUCIARY CAPACITY.  (a)  If a person designated to serve or serving as a fiduciary disclaims a power held or to be held in a fiduciary capacity that has not been exercised, the disclaimer takes effect as of the time the instrument creating the power becomes irrevocable.(b)  If a person designated to serve or serving as a fiduciary disclaims a power held or to be held in a fiduciary capacity that has been exercised, the disclaimer takes effect immediately after the last exercise of the power.(c)  A disclaimer subject to this section is effective as to another person designated to serve or serving as a fiduciary if:(1)  the disclaimer provides that it is effective as to another person designated to serve or serving as a fiduciary; and(2)  the person disclaiming has the authority to bind the estate, trust, or other person for whom the person is acting.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 562 (H.B. 2428), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Prop § 240.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Property Code|Title 13 - Disclaimer of Property Interests|Chapter 240 - Texas Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act|Subchapter B. Type and Effect of Disclaimer|Section 240.057. Tax Qualified Disclaimer

Sec. 240.057.  TAX QUALIFIED DISCLAIMER.  (a)  In this section, "Internal Revenue Code" has the meaning assigned by Section 111.004.(b)  Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, if, as a result of a disclaimer or transfer, the disclaimed or transferred interest is treated under the Internal Revenue Code as never having been transferred to the disclaimant, the disclaimer or transfer is effective as a disclaimer under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 562 (H.B. 2428), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Prop § 240.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Property Code|Title 13 - Disclaimer of Property Interests|Chapter 240 - Texas Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act|Subchapter B. Type and Effect of Disclaimer|Section 240.058. Partial Disclaimer by Spouse

Sec. 240.058.  PARTIAL DISCLAIMER BY SPOUSE.  A disclaimer by a decedent's surviving spouse of an interest in property transferred as the result of the death of the decedent is not a disclaimer by the surviving spouse of any other transfer from the decedent to or for the benefit of the surviving spouse, regardless of whether the interest that would have passed under the disclaimed transfer passes because of the disclaimer to or for the benefit of the surviving spouse by the other transfer.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 562 (H.B. 2428), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Prop § 240.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Property Code|Title 13 - Disclaimer of Property Interests|Chapter 240 - Texas Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act|Subchapter C. Delivery or Filing|Section 240.101. Delivery or Filing Generally

Sec. 240.101.  DELIVERY OR FILING GENERALLY.  (a)  Subject to applicable requirements of this subchapter, a disclaimant may deliver a disclaimer by personal delivery, first-class mail, facsimile, e-mail, or any other method likely to result in the disclaimer's receipt.(b)  If a disclaimer is mailed to the intended recipient by certified mail, return receipt requested, at an address the disclaimant in good faith believes is likely to result in the disclaimer's receipt, delivery is considered to have occurred on the date of mailing regardless of receipt.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 562 (H.B. 2428), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Prop § 240.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Property Code|Title 13 - Disclaimer of Property Interests|Chapter 240 - Texas Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act|Subchapter C. Delivery or Filing|Section 240.102. Disclaimer of Interest Created Under Intestate Succession or Will

Sec. 240.102.  DISCLAIMER OF INTEREST CREATED UNDER INTESTATE SUCCESSION OR WILL.  In the case of an interest created under the law of intestate succession or an interest created by will, other than an interest in a testamentary trust:(1)  a disclaimer must be delivered to the personal representative of the decedent's estate; or(2)  if no personal representative is then serving, a disclaimer must be filed in the official public records of any county in which the decedent:(A)  was domiciled on the date of the decedent's death; or(B)  owned real property.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 562 (H.B. 2428), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Prop § 240.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Property Code|Title 13 - Disclaimer of Property Interests|Chapter 240 - Texas Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act|Subchapter C. Delivery or Filing|Section 240.103. Disclaimer of Interest in Testamentary Trust

Sec. 240.103.  DISCLAIMER OF INTEREST IN TESTAMENTARY TRUST.  In the case of an interest in a testamentary trust:(1)  a disclaimer must be delivered to the trustee then serving;(2)  if no trustee is then serving, a disclaimer must be delivered to the personal representative of the decedent's estate; or(3)  if no trustee or personal representative is then serving, a disclaimer must be filed in the official public records of any county in which the decedent:(A)  was domiciled on the date of the decedent's death; or(B)  owned real property.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 562 (H.B. 2428), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Prop § 240.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Property Code|Title 13 - Disclaimer of Property Interests|Chapter 240 - Texas Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act|Subchapter C. Delivery or Filing|Section 240.104. Disclaimer of Interest in Inter Vivos Trust

Sec. 240.104.  DISCLAIMER OF INTEREST IN INTER VIVOS TRUST.  In the case of an interest in an inter vivos trust:(1)  a disclaimer must be delivered to the trustee then serving, or, if no trustee is then serving, a disclaimer must be filed:(A)  with a court having jurisdiction to enforce the trust; or(B)  in the official public records of the county in which:(i)  the situs of administration of the trust is maintained; or(ii)  the settlor is domiciled or was domiciled on the date of the settlor's death; and(2)  if a disclaimer is made before the time the instrument creating the trust becomes irrevocable, a disclaimer must be delivered to the settlor of a revocable trust or the transferor of the interest.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 562 (H.B. 2428), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Prop § 240.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Property Code|Title 13 - Disclaimer of Property Interests|Chapter 240 - Texas Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act|Subchapter C. Delivery or Filing|Section 240.105. Disclaimer of Interest Created by Beneficiary Designation

Sec. 240.105.  DISCLAIMER OF INTEREST CREATED BY BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION.  (a)  In this section, "beneficiary designation" means an instrument, other than an instrument creating a trust, naming the beneficiary of:(1)  an annuity or insurance policy;(2)  an account with a designation for payment on death;(3)  a security registered in beneficiary form;(4)  a pension, profit-sharing, retirement, or other employment-related benefit plan; or(5)  any other nonprobate transfer at death.(b)  In the case of an interest created by a beneficiary designation that is disclaimed before the designation becomes irrevocable, the disclaimer must be delivered to the person making the beneficiary designation.(c)  In the case of an interest created by a beneficiary designation that is disclaimed after the designation becomes irrevocable:(1)  a disclaimer of an interest in personal property must be delivered to the person obligated to distribute the interest; and(2)  a disclaimer of an interest in real property must be recorded in the official public records of the county where the real property that is the subject of the disclaimer is located.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 562 (H.B. 2428), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Prop § 240.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Property Code|Title 13 - Disclaimer of Property Interests|Chapter 240 - Texas Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act|Subchapter C. Delivery or Filing|Section 240.106. Disclaimer by Surviving Holder of Survivorship Property

Sec. 240.106.  DISCLAIMER BY SURVIVING HOLDER OF SURVIVORSHIP PROPERTY.  In the case of a disclaimer by a surviving holder of survivorship property, the disclaimer must be delivered to the person to whom the disclaimed interest passes.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 562 (H.B. 2428), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Prop § 240.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Property Code|Title 13 - Disclaimer of Property Interests|Chapter 240 - Texas Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act|Subchapter C. Delivery or Filing|Section 240.107. Disclaimer by Object or Taker in Default of Exercise of Power of Appointment

Sec. 240.107.  DISCLAIMER BY OBJECT OR TAKER IN DEFAULT OF EXERCISE OF POWER OF APPOINTMENT.  In the case of a disclaimer by an object or taker in default of an exercise of a power of appointment at any time after the power was created:(1)  the disclaimer must be delivered to the holder of the power or to the fiduciary acting under the instrument that created the power; or(2)  if no fiduciary is then serving, the disclaimer must be filed:(A)  with a court having authority to appoint the fiduciary; or(B)  in the official public records of the county in which the creator of the power is domiciled or was domiciled on the date of the creator's death.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 562 (H.B. 2428), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Prop § 240.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Property Code|Title 13 - Disclaimer of Property Interests|Chapter 240 - Texas Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act|Subchapter C. Delivery or Filing|Section 240.108. Disclaimer by Certain Appointees

Sec. 240.108.  DISCLAIMER BY CERTAIN APPOINTEES.  In the case of a disclaimer by an appointee of a nonfiduciary power of appointment:(1)  the disclaimer must be delivered to the holder, the personal representative of the holder's estate, or the fiduciary under the instrument that created the power; or(2)  if no fiduciary is then serving, the disclaimer must be filed:(A)  with a court having authority to appoint the fiduciary; or(B)  in the official public records of the county in which the creator of the power is domiciled or was domiciled on the date of the creator's death.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 562 (H.B. 2428), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Prop § 240.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Property Code|Title 13 - Disclaimer of Property Interests|Chapter 240 - Texas Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act|Subchapter C. Delivery or Filing|Section 240.109. Disclaimer by Certain Fiduciaries

Sec. 240.109.  DISCLAIMER BY CERTAIN FIDUCIARIES.  In the case of a disclaimer by a fiduciary of a power over a trust or estate, the disclaimer must be delivered as provided by Section 240.102, 240.103, or 240.104 as if the power disclaimed were an interest in property.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 562 (H.B. 2428), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Prop § 240.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Property Code|Title 13 - Disclaimer of Property Interests|Chapter 240 - Texas Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act|Subchapter C. Delivery or Filing|Section 240.110. Disclaimer of Power by Agent

Sec. 240.110.  DISCLAIMER OF POWER BY AGENT.  In the case of a disclaimer of a power by an agent, the disclaimer must be delivered to the principal or the principal's representative.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 562 (H.B. 2428), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Prop § 240.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Property Code|Title 13 - Disclaimer of Property Interests|Chapter 240 - Texas Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act|Subchapter C. Delivery or Filing|Section 240.111. Recording of Disclaimer

Sec. 240.111.  RECORDING OF DISCLAIMER.  If an instrument transferring an interest in or power over property subject to a disclaimer is required or authorized by law to be filed, recorded, or registered, the disclaimer may be filed, recorded, or registered as that instrument.  Except as otherwise provided by Section 240.105(c)(2), failure to file, record, or register the disclaimer does not affect the disclaimer's validity between the disclaimant and persons to whom the property interest or power passes by reason of the disclaimer.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 562 (H.B. 2428), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Prop § 240.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Property Code|Title 13 - Disclaimer of Property Interests|Chapter 240 - Texas Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act|Subchapter D. Disclaimer Barred or Limited|Section 240.151. When Disclaimer Barred or Limited

Sec. 240.151.  WHEN DISCLAIMER BARRED OR LIMITED.  (a)  A disclaimer is barred by a written waiver of the right to disclaim.(b)  A disclaimer of an interest in property is barred if any of the following events occur before the disclaimer becomes effective:(1)  the disclaimant accepts the interest sought to be disclaimed by:(A)  taking possession of the interest; or(B)  exercising dominion and control over the interest;(2)  the disclaimant voluntarily assigns, conveys, encumbers, pledges, or transfers the interest sought to be disclaimed or contracts to do so; or(3)  the interest sought to be disclaimed is sold under a judicial sale.(c)  The acceptance of an interest in property by a person in the person's fiduciary capacity is not an acceptance of the interest in the person's individual capacity and does not bar the person from disclaiming the interest in the person's individual capacity.(d)  A disclaimer, in whole or in part, of the future exercise of a power held in a fiduciary capacity is not barred by the previous exercise of the power.(e)  A disclaimer, in whole or in part, of the future exercise of a power not held in a fiduciary capacity is not barred by the previous exercise of the power unless the power is exercisable in favor of the disclaimant.(f)  A disclaimer of:(1)  a power over property that is barred by this section is ineffective; and(2)  an interest in property that is barred by this section takes effect as a transfer of the interest disclaimed to the persons who would have taken the interest under Subchapter B had the disclaimer not been barred.(g)  A disclaimer by a child support obligor is barred as to disclaimed property that could be applied to satisfy the disclaimant's child support obligations if those obligations have been:(1)  administratively determined by the Title IV-D agency as defined by Section 101.033, Family Code, in a Title IV-D case as defined by Section 101.034, Family Code; or(2)  confirmed and reduced to judgment as provided by Section 157.263, Family Code.(h)  If Subsection (g) applies, the child support obligee to whom child support arrearages are owed may enforce the child support obligation against the disclaimant as to disclaimed property by a lien or by any other remedy provided by law.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 562 (H.B. 2428), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Prop § 301.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Property Code|Title 15 - Fair Housing Practices|Chapter 301 - Texas Fair Housing Act|Subchapter A. Title, Purpose, and Definitions|Section 301.001. Short Title

Sec. 301.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This chapter may be cited as the Texas Fair Housing Act.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 40, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Prop § 301.0015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Property Code|Title 15 - Fair Housing Practices|Chapter 301 - Texas Fair Housing Act|Subchapter A. Title, Purpose, and Definitions|Section 301.0015. Texas Workforce Commission

Sec. 301.0015.  TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION.  The powers and duties exercised by the Commission on Human Rights under this chapter are transferred to the Texas Workforce Commission.  A reference in this chapter to the "commission" means the Texas Workforce Commission.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 302, Sec. 3, eff. March 19, 2004.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1138 (S.B. 208), Sec. 29, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Prop § 301.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Property Code|Title 15 - Fair Housing Practices|Chapter 301 - Texas Fair Housing Act|Subchapter A. Title, Purpose, and Definitions|Section 301.002. Purposes

Sec. 301.002.  PURPOSES.  The purposes of this chapter are to:(1)  provide for fair housing practices in this state;(2)  create a procedure for investigating and settling complaints of discriminatory housing practices;  and(3)  provide rights and remedies substantially equivalent to those granted under federal law.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 40, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Prop § 301.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Property Code|Title 15 - Fair Housing Practices|Chapter 301 - Texas Fair Housing Act|Subchapter A. Title, Purpose, and Definitions|Section 301.003. Definitions

Sec. 301.003.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Aggrieved person" includes any person who:(A)  claims to have been injured by a discriminatory housing practice;  or(B)  believes that the person will be injured by a discriminatory housing practice that is about to occur.(2)  "Complainant" means a person, including the commission, that files a complaint under Section 301.081.(3)  Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 302, Sec. 4(3).(4)  "Conciliation" means the informal negotiations among an aggrieved person, the respondent, and the commission to resolve issues raised by a complaint or by the investigation of the complaint.(5)  "Conciliation agreement" means a written agreement resolving the issues in conciliation.(6)  "Disability" means a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits at least one major life activity, a record of the impairment, or being regarded as having the impairment.  The term does not include current illegal use or addiction to any drug or illegal or federally controlled substance and does not apply to an individual because of an individual's sexual orientation or because that individual is a transvestite.(7)  "Discriminatory housing practice" means an act prohibited by Subchapter B  or conduct that is an offense under Subchapter I.(8)  "Dwelling" means any:(A)  structure or part of a structure that is occupied as, or designed or intended for occupancy as, a residence by one or more families;  or(B)  vacant land that is offered for sale or lease for the construction or location of a structure or part of a structure described by Paragraph (A).(9)  "Family" includes a single individual.(10)  "Respondent" means:(A)  a person accused of a violation of this chapter in a complaint of discriminatory housing practice;  or(B)  a person identified as an additional or substitute respondent under Section 301.084 or an agent of an additional or substitute respondent.(11)  "To rent" includes to lease, sublease, or let, or to grant in any other manner, for a consideration, the right to occupy premises not owned by the occupant.(12)  "Person" means:(A)  an individual;(B)  a corporation, partnership, association, unincorporated organization, labor organization, mutual company, joint-stock company, and trust;  and(C)  a legal representative, a trustee, a trustee in a case under Title 11, U.S.C., a receiver, and a fiduciary.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 40, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 17.003, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Prop § 301.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Property Code|Title 15 - Fair Housing Practices|Chapter 301 - Texas Fair Housing Act|Subchapter A. Title, Purpose, and Definitions|Section 301.004. Familial Status

Sec. 301.004.  FAMILIAL STATUS.  A discriminatory act is committed because of familial status if the act is committed because the person who is the subject of discrimination is:(1)  pregnant;(2)  domiciled with an individual younger than 18 years of age in regard to whom the person:(A)  is the parent or legal custodian;  or(B)  has the written permission of the parent or legal custodian for domicile with that person;  or(3)  in the process of obtaining legal custody of an individual younger than 18 years of age.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 40, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Prop § 301.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Property Code|Title 15 - Fair Housing Practices|Chapter 301 - Texas Fair Housing Act|Subchapter A. Title, Purpose, and Definitions|Section 301.005. Construction of Chapter

Sec. 301.005.  CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER.  The statutory civil remedies or theories of recovery created by this chapter may not be expanded beyond their express statutory terms.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 40, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Prop § 301.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Property Code|Title 15 - Fair Housing Practices|Chapter 301 - Texas Fair Housing Act|Subchapter B. Discrimination Prohibited|Section 301.021. Sale or Rental

Sec. 301.021.  SALE OR RENTAL.  (a)  A person may not refuse to sell or rent, after the making of a bona fide offer, refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of, or in any other manner make unavailable or deny a dwelling to another because of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin.(b)  A person may not discriminate against another in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling or in providing services or facilities in connection with a sale or rental of a dwelling because of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin.(c)  This section does not prohibit discrimination against a person because the person has been convicted under federal law or the law of any state of the illegal manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 40, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|