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TX Bus & Com Code § 271.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 9 - Applicability of Law to Commercial Transactions|Chapter 271 - Rights of Parties to Choose Law Applicable to Certain Transactions|Section 271.002. Substantially Similar or Related Transactions

Sec. 271.002.  SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR OR RELATED TRANSACTIONS.  For purposes of this chapter, two or more substantially similar or related transactions are considered a single transaction if the transactions:(1)  are entered into contemporaneously; and(2)  have at least one common party.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 271.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 9 - Applicability of Law to Commercial Transactions|Chapter 271 - Rights of Parties to Choose Law Applicable to Certain Transactions|Section 271.003. Conflict-of-Laws Rules

Sec. 271.003.  CONFLICT-OF-LAWS RULES.  For purposes of this chapter, a reference to the law of a particular jurisdiction does not include that jurisdiction's conflict-of-laws rules.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 271.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 9 - Applicability of Law to Commercial Transactions|Chapter 271 - Rights of Parties to Choose Law Applicable to Certain Transactions|Section 271.005. Law Governing Issue Relating to Qualified Transaction

Sec. 271.005.  LAW GOVERNING ISSUE RELATING TO QUALIFIED TRANSACTION.  (a)  Except as provided by Section 271.007, 271.008(b), 271.009, 271.010, or 271.011 or by Chapter 272, the law of a particular jurisdiction governs an issue relating to a qualified transaction if:(1)  the parties to the transaction agree in writing that the law of that jurisdiction governs the issue, including the validity or enforceability of an agreement relating to the transaction or a provision of the agreement; and(2)  the transaction bears a reasonable relation to that jurisdiction.(b)  The law of a particular jurisdiction governs an issue described by this section regardless of whether the application of that law is contrary to a fundamental or public policy of this state or of any other jurisdiction.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 271.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 9 - Applicability of Law to Commercial Transactions|Chapter 271 - Rights of Parties to Choose Law Applicable to Certain Transactions|Section 271.006. Law Governing Interpretation or Construction of Agreement Relating to Qualified Transaction

Sec. 271.006.  LAW GOVERNING INTERPRETATION OR CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT RELATING TO QUALIFIED TRANSACTION.  Except as provided by Section 271.008(b), 271.009, 271.010, or 271.011 and by Chapter 272, if the parties to a qualified transaction agree in writing that the law of a particular jurisdiction governs the interpretation or construction of an agreement relating to the transaction or a provision of the agreement, the law of that jurisdiction governs that issue regardless of whether the transaction bears a reasonable relation to that jurisdiction.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 271.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 9 - Applicability of Law to Commercial Transactions|Chapter 271 - Rights of Parties to Choose Law Applicable to Certain Transactions|Section 271.007. Law Governing Validity or Enforceability of Term of Agreement Relating to Qualified Transaction

Sec. 271.007.  LAW GOVERNING VALIDITY OR ENFORCEABILITY OF TERM OF AGREEMENT RELATING TO QUALIFIED TRANSACTION.  (a)  Except as provided by Section 271.008(b), 271.009, 271.010, or 271.011 or by Chapter 272, this section applies if:(1)  the parties to a qualified transaction agree in writing that the law of a particular jurisdiction governs the validity or enforceability of an agreement relating to the transaction or a provision of the agreement;(2)  the transaction bears a reasonable relation to that jurisdiction; and(3)  a term of the agreement or of that provision is invalid or unenforceable under the law of that jurisdiction but is valid or enforceable under the law of the jurisdiction that has the most significant relation to the transaction, the subject matter of the transaction, and the parties.(b)  If this section applies:(1)  the law of the jurisdiction that has the most significant relation to the transaction, the subject matter of the transaction, and the parties governs the validity or enforceability of a term described by Subsection (a)(3); and(2)  the law of the jurisdiction that the parties agree would govern the validity or enforceability of the agreement or provision governs the validity or enforceability of the other terms of the agreement or provision.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 271.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 9 - Applicability of Law to Commercial Transactions|Chapter 271 - Rights of Parties to Choose Law Applicable to Certain Transactions|Section 271.008. Applicability to Certain Real Property Transactions; Exceptions

Sec. 271.008.  APPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS; EXCEPTIONS.  (a)  Sections 271.004-271.007 apply to the determination of the law that governs an issue relating to a transaction involving real property other than a matter described by Subsection (b), including the validity or enforceability of an indebtedness incurred in consideration for the transfer of, or the payment of which is secured by a lien on, real property.(b)  Sections 271.004-271.007 do not apply to the determination of the law that governs:(1)  whether a transaction transfers or creates an interest in real property for security purposes or otherwise;(2)  the nature of an interest in real property that is transferred or created by a transaction;(3)  the method for foreclosure of a lien on real property;(4)  the nature of an interest in real property that results from foreclosure; or(5)  the manner and effect of recording or failing to record evidence of a transaction that transfers or creates an interest in real property.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 271.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 9 - Applicability of Law to Commercial Transactions|Chapter 271 - Rights of Parties to Choose Law Applicable to Certain Transactions|Section 271.009. Exception: Marriage or Adoption

Sec. 271.009.  EXCEPTION:  MARRIAGE OR ADOPTION.  Sections 271.004-271.007 do not apply to the determination of the law that governs:(1)  the validity of a marriage or an adoption;(2)  whether a marriage has been terminated; or(3)  the effect of a marriage on property owned by a spouse at the time of the marriage or acquired by either spouse during the marriage.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 271.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 9 - Applicability of Law to Commercial Transactions|Chapter 271 - Rights of Parties to Choose Law Applicable to Certain Transactions|Section 271.010. Exception: Decedent's Estate

Sec. 271.010.  EXCEPTION:  DECEDENT'S ESTATE.  Sections 271.004-271.007 do not apply to the determination of the law that governs:(1)  whether an instrument is a will;(2)  the rights of persons under a will; or(3)  the rights of persons in the absence of a will.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 271.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 9 - Applicability of Law to Commercial Transactions|Chapter 271 - Rights of Parties to Choose Law Applicable to Certain Transactions|Section 271.011. Exception: Other Statute Specifying Governing Law

Sec. 271.011.  EXCEPTION:  OTHER STATUTE SPECIFYING GOVERNING LAW.  Sections 271.004-271.007 do not apply to the determination of the law that governs an issue that another statute of this state or a statute of the United States provides is governed by the law of a particular jurisdiction.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 272.0001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 9 - Applicability of Law to Commercial Transactions|Chapter 272 - Law Applicable to Certain Construction Contracts|Section 272.0001. Definition

Sec. 272.0001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "construction contract" means a contract, subcontract, or agreement entered into or made by an owner, architect, engineer, contractor, construction manager, subcontractor, supplier, or material or equipment lessor for the design, construction, alteration, renovation, remodeling, or repair of, or for the furnishing of material or equipment for, a building, structure, appurtenance, or other improvement to or on public or private real property, including moving, demolition, and excavation connected with the real property.  The term includes an agreement to which an architect, engineer, or contractor and an owner's lender are parties regarding an assignment of the construction contract or other modifications thereto.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 580 (S.B. 807), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 272.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 9 - Applicability of Law to Commercial Transactions|Chapter 272 - Law Applicable to Certain Construction Contracts|Section 272.001. Voidable Contract Provision

Sec. 272.001.  VOIDABLE CONTRACT PROVISION.  (a)  This section applies only to a construction contract concerning real property located in this state.(b)  If a construction contract or an agreement collateral to or affecting the construction contract contains a provision making the contract or agreement or any conflict arising under the contract or agreement subject to another state's law, litigation in the courts of another state, or arbitration in another state, that provision is voidable by a party obligated by the contract or agreement to perform the work that is the subject of the construction contract.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 580 (S.B. 807), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 272.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 9 - Applicability of Law to Commercial Transactions|Chapter 272 - Law Applicable to Certain Construction Contracts|Section 272.002. Inapplicability of Chapter

Sec. 272.002.  INAPPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER.  This chapter does not apply to a construction contract that:(1)  is a partnership agreement or other agreement governing an entity or trust;(2)  provides for a loan or other extension of credit and the party promising to perform the work that is the subject of the construction contract is doing so as part of the party's agreements with the lender or other person who extends credit; or(3)  is for the management of real property or improvements and the obligation to perform the work that is the subject of the construction contract is part of that management.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 580 (S.B. 807), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 273.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 9 - Applicability of Law to Commercial Transactions|Chapter 273 - Law or Forum Applicable to Certain Contracts for Disposition of Goods|Section 273.001. Contracts Subject to Chapter

Sec. 273.001.  CONTRACTS SUBJECT TO CHAPTER.  This chapter applies to a contract only if:(1)  the contract is for the sale, lease, exchange, or other disposition for value of goods for the price, rental, or other consideration of $50,000 or less;(2)  any element of the contract's execution occurred in this state;(3)  a party to the contract is:(A)  an individual resident of this state; or(B)  an association or corporation that is created under the laws of this state or has its principal place of business in this state; and(4)  Section 1.301 does not apply to the contract.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 273.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 9 - Applicability of Law to Commercial Transactions|Chapter 273 - Law or Forum Applicable to Certain Contracts for Disposition of Goods|Section 273.002. Notice of Applicable Law or Forum

Sec. 273.002.  NOTICE OF APPLICABLE LAW OR FORUM.  If a contract contains a provision making the contract or any conflict arising under the contract subject to another state's laws, litigation in the courts of another state, or arbitration in another state, that provision must be set out conspicuously in print, type, or other form of writing that is boldfaced, capitalized, underlined, or otherwise set out in such a manner that a reasonable person against whom the provision may operate would notice the provision.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 273.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 9 - Applicability of Law to Commercial Transactions|Chapter 273 - Law or Forum Applicable to Certain Contracts for Disposition of Goods|Section 273.003. Failure to Provide Notice

Sec. 273.003.  FAILURE TO PROVIDE NOTICE.  A contract provision that does not comply with Section 273.002 is voidable by a party against whom the provision is sought to be enforced.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 274.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 9 - Applicability of Law to Commercial Transactions|Chapter 274 - Law Applicable to Contract Made Over Internet|Section 274.001. Definition

Sec. 274.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "Internet" means the largest nonproprietary nonprofit cooperative public computer network, popularly known as the Internet.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 274.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 9 - Applicability of Law to Commercial Transactions|Chapter 274 - Law Applicable to Contract Made Over Internet|Section 274.002. Applicability of Chapter; Exception

Sec. 274.002.  APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER; EXCEPTION.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), this chapter applies only to a contract made solely over the Internet between a person located in this state and a person located outside this state who does not maintain an office or agent in this state for transacting business in this state.(b)  This chapter does not apply to a contract to which Chapter 271 applies.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 274.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 9 - Applicability of Law to Commercial Transactions|Chapter 274 - Law Applicable to Contract Made Over Internet|Section 274.003. State Law Governing Contract; Burden of Proof

Sec. 274.003.  STATE LAW GOVERNING CONTRACT; BURDEN OF PROOF.  (a)  A contract is governed by the law of this state unless each party to the contract who is located in this state:(1)  is given notice that the law of the state in which another party to the contract is located applies to the contract; and(2)  agrees to the application of that state's law.(b)  A person asserting that the law of another state governs a contract has the burden of proving that notice was given and agreement was obtained as specified by Subsection (a).|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 274.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 9 - Applicability of Law to Commercial Transactions|Chapter 274 - Law Applicable to Contract Made Over Internet|Section 274.004. Applicability of Other Law to Contract

Sec. 274.004.  APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW TO CONTRACT.  Section 1.031 and Chapter 273 do not apply to a contract to which this chapter applies.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 602.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 12 - Rights and Duties of Consumers and Merchants|Chapter 602 - Delivery of Unsolicited Goods|Section 602.001. Inapplicability of Chapter to Substituted Goods

Sec. 602.001.  INAPPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER TO SUBSTITUTED GOODS.  This chapter does not apply to goods substituted for goods ordered or solicited by the recipient of the goods.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 602.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 12 - Rights and Duties of Consumers and Merchants|Chapter 602 - Delivery of Unsolicited Goods|Section 602.002. Actions Authorized on Delivery of Unsolicited Goods

Sec. 602.002.  ACTIONS AUTHORIZED ON DELIVERY OF UNSOLICITED GOODS.  Unless otherwise agreed, a person to whom unsolicited goods are delivered:(1)  is entitled to refuse to accept delivery of the goods;  and(2)  is not required to return the goods to the sender.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 602.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 12 - Rights and Duties of Consumers and Merchants|Chapter 602 - Delivery of Unsolicited Goods|Section 602.003. Certain Unsolicited Goods Considered Gift

Sec. 602.003.  CERTAIN UNSOLICITED GOODS CONSIDERED GIFT.  (a)  Unsolicited goods that are addressed to or intended for the recipient are considered a gift to the recipient.(b)  The recipient may use or dispose of goods described by Subsection (a) in any manner without obligation to the sender.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 602.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 12 - Rights and Duties of Consumers and Merchants|Chapter 602 - Delivery of Unsolicited Goods|Section 602.004. Mistaken Delivery

Sec. 602.004.  MISTAKEN DELIVERY. A person who receives unsolicited goods as the result of a bona fide mistake shall return the goods.  The sender has the burden of proof as to the mistake.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 604A.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 12 - Rights and Duties of Consumers and Merchants|Chapter 604A - Prohibition of Certain Surcharges|Section 604A.001. Definitions

Sec. 604A.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Cardholder" means the person named on the face of a debit or stored value card to whom or for whose benefit the card is issued.(1-a)  "Credit card" has the meaning assigned by Section 502.001.(2)  "Debit card" has the meaning assigned by Section 502.001.(3)  "Merchant" means a person in the business of selling or leasing goods or services.(4)  "Stored value card" has the meaning assigned by Section 604.001(1), but does not include the meaning assigned by Section 604.001(2).(5)  "Surcharge" means an increase in the price charged for goods or services imposed on a buyer who pays with a credit, debit, or stored value card that is not imposed on a buyer who pays by other means.  The term does not include a discounted price charged for goods or services to a buyer who pays with cash.|Transferred, redesignated and amended from Finance Code, Subchapter E, Chapter 59 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 113 (S.B. 641), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 196 (S.B. 560), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 604A.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 12 - Rights and Duties of Consumers and Merchants|Chapter 604A - Prohibition of Certain Surcharges|Section 604A.002. Imposition of Surcharge for Use of Debit or Stored Value Card

Sec. 604A.002.  IMPOSITION OF SURCHARGE FOR USE OF DEBIT OR STORED VALUE CARD.  (a)  In a sale of goods or services, a merchant may not impose a surcharge on a buyer who uses a debit or stored value card instead of cash, a check, credit card, or a similar means of payment.(b)  This section does not apply to:(1)  a state agency, county, local governmental entity, or other governmental entity that accepts a debit or stored value card for the payment of fees, taxes, or other charges; or(2)  a private  school that accepts a debit card for the payment of fees or other charges, as provided by Section 111.002, Business & Commerce Code.|Transferred, redesignated and amended from Finance Code, Subchapter E, Chapter 59 by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 113 (S.B. 641), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 357 (H.B. 1881), Sec. 2, eff. June 9, 2015.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 604A.0021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 12 - Rights and Duties of Consumers and Merchants|Chapter 604A - Prohibition of Certain Surcharges|Section 604A.0021. Imposition of Surcharge for Use of Credit Card

Sec. 604A.0021.  IMPOSITION OF SURCHARGE FOR USE OF CREDIT CARD.  (a)  In a sale of goods or services, a seller may not impose a surcharge on a buyer who uses a credit card for an extension of credit instead of cash, a check, or a similar means of payment.(b)  This section does not apply to:(1)  a state agency, county, local governmental entity, or other governmental entity that accepts a credit card for the payment of fees, taxes, or other charges; or(2)  a private school that accepts a credit card for the payment of fees or other charges, as provided by Section 111.002.(c)   This section does not create a cause of action against an individual for violation of this section.|Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 7.18(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1018 (H.B. 955), Sec. 2.15, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 63 (H.B. 2548), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 357 (H.B. 1881), Sec. 3, eff. June 9, 2015.Transferred, redesignated and amended from Finance Code, Section 339.001 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 196 (S.B. 560), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2017.|