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TX Bus & Com Code § 661.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 15 - Currency and Trade|Subtitle A - Currency|Chapter 661 - European Union Currency Conversion|Section 661.005. Continuity of Contract

Sec. 661.005.  CONTINUITY OF CONTRACT.  (a)  If a subject or medium of payment of a contract, security, or instrument is the European currency unit or a currency that has been substituted or replaced by the euro, the euro is a commercially reasonable substitute and substantial equivalent that may be:(1)  used in determining the value of the European currency unit or currency, as appropriate; or(2)  tendered, in each case, at the conversion rate specified in, and otherwise computed in accordance with, the regulations adopted by the Council of the European Union.(b)  A person may perform any obligation described by Subsection (a) in euros or in the currency or currencies originally designated in the contract, security, or instrument if that currency or those currencies remain legal tender, but the person may not perform the obligation in any other currency, regardless of whether that other currency:(1)  has been substituted or replaced by the euro; or(2)  is considered a denomination of the euro and has a fixed conversion rate with respect to the euro.(c)  The following occurrences are not considered a discharge of, do not excuse performance under, and do not give a party the right to unilaterally alter or terminate a contract, security, or instrument:(1)  the introduction of the euro;(2)  the tender of euros in connection with any obligation described by Subsection (a);(3)  the determination of the value of any obligation described by Subsection (a); or(4)  the computation or determination of the subject or medium of payment of a contract, security, or instrument with reference to an interest rate or any other basis that has been substituted or replaced because of the introduction of the euro and that is a commercially reasonable substitute and substantial equivalent.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 661.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 15 - Currency and Trade|Subtitle A - Currency|Chapter 661 - European Union Currency Conversion|Section 661.006. Effect on Certain Agreements

Sec. 661.006.  EFFECT ON CERTAIN AGREEMENTS.  This chapter does not alter or impair an agreement between parties that specifically relates to the introduction of the euro.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 721.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 16 - Advertising and Marketing|Subtitle A - Advertisements|Chapter 721 - Use of Names or Pictures in Advertisements|Section 721.001. Definitions

Sec. 721.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Heir" means a surviving grandparent, parent, sibling, child, or grandchild of a deceased individual.(2)  "Personal representative" means an executor, independent executor, administrator, independent administrator, or temporary administrator, together with their successors.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 4.014(a), eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 721.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 16 - Advertising and Marketing|Subtitle A - Advertisements|Chapter 721 - Use of Names or Pictures in Advertisements|Section 721.002. Certain Uses of Name or Picture of Member of Armed Forces Prohibited

Sec. 721.002.  CERTAIN USES OF NAME OR PICTURE OF MEMBER OF ARMED FORCES PROHIBITED.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person uses, in an advertisement for a commercial purpose, the name of an individual who is an active duty or former member of the United States armed forces, who is a member or former member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces, or who is a member or former member of the state military forces, as defined by Section 437.001, Government Code, or a picture of the individual in uniform in which the individual is clearly identifiable, without obtaining the consent of:(1)  the individual, if the individual is living; or(2)  the individual's surviving spouse or personal representative or a majority of the individual's adult heirs, if the individual is deceased.(b)  An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 4.014(a), eff. September 1, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1217 (S.B. 1536), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Bus & Com Code § 721.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business and Commerce Code|Title 16 - Advertising and Marketing|Subtitle A - Advertisements|Chapter 721 - Use of Names or Pictures in Advertisements|Section 721.003. Inapplicability of Chapter to Media Report

Sec. 721.003.  INAPPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER TO MEDIA REPORT.  This chapter does not apply to a member of the print or broadcast media who uses a name or picture of an individual in a report of news to the public or an advertisement for that report.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 4.014(a), eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Bus Orgs § 1.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business Organizations Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1 - Definitions and Other General Provisions|Subchapter A. Definitions and Purpose|Section 1.001. Purpose

Sec. 1.001.  PURPOSE.  The purpose of this code is to make the law encompassed by this code more accessible and understandable by:(1)  rearranging the statutes into a more logical order;(2)  employing a format and numbering system designed to facilitate citation of the law and to accommodate future expansion of the law;(3)  eliminating repealed, duplicative, expired, executed, and other ineffective provisions;  and(4)  restating the law in modern American English to the greatest extent possible.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.|
TX Bus Orgs § 1.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business Organizations Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1 - Definitions and Other General Provisions|Subchapter A. Definitions and Purpose|Section 1.003. Disinterested Person

Sec. 1.003.  DISINTERESTED PERSON.  (a)  For purposes of this code, a person is disinterested with respect to the approval of a contract, transaction, or other matter, or to the consideration of the disposition of a claim or challenge relating to a contract, transaction, or particular conduct, if the person or the person's associate:(1)  is not a party to the contract or transaction or materially involved in the conduct that is the subject of the claim or challenge;  and(2)  does not have a material financial interest in the outcome of the contract or transaction or the disposition of the claim or challenge.(b)  For purposes of Subsection (a), a person is not materially involved in a contract or transaction that is the subject of a claim or challenge and does not have a material financial interest in the outcome of a contract or transaction or the disposition of a claim or challenge solely because:(1)  the person was nominated or elected as a governing person by a person who is:(A)  interested in the contract or transaction;  or(B)  alleged to have engaged in the conduct that is the subject of the claim or challenge;(2)  the person receives normal fees or customary compensation, reimbursement for expenses, or benefits as a governing person of the entity;(3)  the person has a direct or indirect equity interest in the entity;(4)  the entity has, or its subsidiaries have, an interest in the contract or transaction or was affected by the alleged conduct;(5)  the person or an associate of the person receives ordinary and reasonable compensation for reviewing, making recommendations regarding, or deciding on the disposition of the claim or challenge;  or(6)  in the case of a review by the person of the alleged conduct that is the subject of the claim or challenge:(A)  the person is named as a defendant in the derivative proceeding regarding the matter or as a person who engaged in the alleged conduct;  or(B)  the person, acting as a governing person, approved, voted for, or acquiesced in the act being challenged if the act did not result in a material personal or financial benefit to the person and the challenging party fails to allege particular facts that, if true, raise a significant prospect that the governing person would be held liable to the entity or its owners or members as a result of the conduct.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.|
TX Bus Orgs § 1.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business Organizations Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1 - Definitions and Other General Provisions|Subchapter A. Definitions and Purpose|Section 1.005. Conspicuous Information

Sec. 1.005.  CONSPICUOUS INFORMATION.  In this code, required information is conspicuous if the information is placed in a manner or displayed using a font that provides or should provide notice to a reasonable person affected by the information.  Required information in a document is conspicuous if the font used for the information is capitalized, boldfaced, italicized, or underlined or is larger or of a different color than the remainder of the document.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.|
TX Bus Orgs § 1.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business Organizations Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1 - Definitions and Other General Provisions|Subchapter A. Definitions and Purpose|Section 1.006. Synonymous Terms

Sec. 1.006.  SYNONYMOUS TERMS.  To the extent not inconsistent with the provisions of the constitution, other statutes or codes, and governing documents wherein such terms may be found, and as the context requires, in this code, any other statute or code of this state, or any governing documents:(1)  a reference to "articles of incorporation," "articles of organization," "articles of association," "certificate of limited partnership," and "charter" includes a "certificate of formation";(2)  a reference to "authorized capital stock" includes "authorized shares";(3)  a reference to "capital stock" includes "authorized and issued shares," "issued share," and "stated capital";(4)  a reference to a "certificate of registration," "certificate of authority," and "permit to do business" includes "registration";(5)  a reference to "stock" and "shares of stock" includes "shares";(6)  a reference to "stockholder" includes "shareholder";(7)  a reference to "no par stock" includes "shares without par value";(8)  a reference to "paid-up capital" includes "stated capital";(9)  a reference to "articles of merger" includes a "certificate of merger";(10)  a reference to "articles of exchange" includes a "certificate of exchange";(11)  a reference to "articles of conversion" includes a "certificate of conversion";(12)  a reference to "articles of amendment" includes a "certificate of amendment";(13)  a reference to "articles of dissolution" or "certificate of cancellation" includes a "certificate of termination";(14)  a reference to "incorporator" includes an "organizer";(15)  a reference to "certificate of authority to transact business" includes a "registration to transact business";(16)  a reference to "regulations" in connection with a limited liability company includes a "company agreement"; and(17)  a reference to "business corporation" includes a "for-profit corporation."|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 64 (H.B. 1319), Sec. 2, eff. January 1, 2006.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 688 (H.B. 1737), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Bus Orgs § 1.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business Organizations Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1 - Definitions and Other General Provisions|Subchapter A. Definitions and Purpose|Section 1.007. Signing of Document or Other Writing

Sec. 1.007.  SIGNING OF DOCUMENT OR OTHER WRITING.  For purposes of this code, a writing has been signed by a person when the writing includes, bears, or incorporates the person's signature.  A transmission or reproduction of a writing signed by a person is considered signed by that person for purposes of this code.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 64 (H.B. 1319), Sec. 3, eff. January 1, 2006.|
TX Bus Orgs § 1.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business Organizations Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1 - Definitions and Other General Provisions|Subchapter A. Definitions and Purpose|Section 1.008. Short Titles

Sec. 1.008.  SHORT TITLES.  (a)  The provisions of this code as described by this section may be cited as provided by this section.(b)  The provisions of Title 2 and the provisions of Title 1 to the extent applicable to corporations may be cited as the "Texas Corporation Law."(c)  The provisions of Chapters 20 and 21 and the provisions of Title 1 to the extent applicable to for-profit corporations may be cited as the "Texas For-Profit Corporation Law."(d)  The provisions of Chapters 20 and 22 and the provisions of Title 1 to the extent applicable to nonprofit corporations may be cited as the "Texas Nonprofit Corporation Law."(e)  The provisions of Title 3 and the provisions of Title 1 to the extent applicable to limited liability companies may be cited as the "Texas Limited Liability Company Law."(f)  The provisions of Chapters 151, 152, and 154 and the provisions of Title 1 to the extent applicable to general partnerships may be cited as the "Texas General Partnership Law."(g)  The provisions of Chapters 151, 153, and 154 and the provisions of Title 1 and Chapter 152 to the extent applicable to limited partnerships may be cited as the "Texas Limited Partnership Law."(h)  The provisions of Title 5 and the provisions of Title 1 and Chapters 20 and 21 to the extent applicable to real estate investment trusts may be cited as the "Texas Real Estate Investment Trust Law."(i)  The provisions of Chapter 251 and the provisions of Title 1 and Chapters 20 and 22 to the extent applicable to cooperative associations may be cited as the "Texas Cooperative Association Law."(j)  The provisions of Title 7 and the provisions of Titles 1, 2, and 3 to the extent applicable to professional entities may be cited as the "Texas Professional Entities Law."(k)  The provisions of Chapter 252 may be cited as the "Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act."(l)  The provisions of Chapters 301 and 302 and the provisions of Chapters 20 and 21 and Title 1 to the extent applicable to professional associations may be cited as the "Texas Professional Association Law."(m)  The provisions of Chapters 301 and 303 and the provisions of Chapters 20 and 21 and Title 1 to the extent applicable to professional corporations may be cited as the "Texas Professional Corporation Law."(n)  The provisions of Chapters 301 and 304 and the provisions of Titles 1 and 3 to the extent applicable to professional limited liability companies may be cited as the "Texas Professional Limited Liability Company Law."|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 688 (H.B. 1737), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Bus Orgs § 1.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business Organizations Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1 - Definitions and Other General Provisions|Subchapter A. Definitions and Purpose|Section 1.009. Dollars as Monetary Units

Sec. 1.009.  DOLLARS AS MONETARY UNITS.  Unless the context requires otherwise, a value or amount that is required by this code to be stated in monetary terms must be stated in United States dollars.  Currency that is not specified is considered to be in United States dollars.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.|
TX Bus Orgs § 1.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business Organizations Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1 - Definitions and Other General Provisions|Subchapter B. Code Construction|Section 1.051. Construction of Code

Sec. 1.051.  CONSTRUCTION OF CODE.  Chapter 311, Government Code (Code Construction Act), applies to the construction of each provision in this code except as otherwise expressly provided by this code.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.|
TX Bus Orgs § 1.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business Organizations Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1 - Definitions and Other General Provisions|Subchapter B. Code Construction|Section 1.052. Reference in Law to Statute Revised by Code

Sec. 1.052.  REFERENCE IN LAW TO STATUTE REVISED BY CODE.  A reference in a law to a statute or a part of a statute revised by this code is considered to be a reference to the part of this code that revises that statute or part of that statute.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.|
TX Bus Orgs § 1.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business Organizations Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1 - Definitions and Other General Provisions|Subchapter B. Code Construction|Section 1.053. Applicability to Foreign and Interstate Affairs

Sec. 1.053.  APPLICABILITY TO FOREIGN AND INTERSTATE AFFAIRS.  This code applies to the conduct of affairs with foreign countries and the other states of the United States only to the extent permitted under the United States Constitution.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.|
TX Bus Orgs § 1.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business Organizations Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1 - Definitions and Other General Provisions|Subchapter B. Code Construction|Section 1.054. Reservation of Power

Sec. 1.054.  RESERVATION OF POWER.  The legislature at all times has the power to amend, repeal, or modify this code and to prescribe regulations, provisions, and limitations as the legislature considers advisable.  The regulations, provisions, and limitations are binding on any entity subject to this code.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.|
TX Bus Orgs § 1.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business Organizations Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1 - Definitions and Other General Provisions|Subchapter C. Determination of Applicable Law|Section 1.101. Domestic Filing Entities

Sec. 1.101.  DOMESTIC FILING ENTITIES.  The law of this state governs the formation and internal affairs of an entity if the entity's formation occurs when a certificate of formation filed in accordance with Chapter 4 takes effect.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.|
TX Bus Orgs § 1.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business Organizations Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1 - Definitions and Other General Provisions|Subchapter C. Determination of Applicable Law|Section 1.102. Foreign Filing Entities

Sec. 1.102.  FOREIGN FILING ENTITIES.  If the formation of an entity occurs when a certificate of formation or similar instrument filed with a foreign governmental authority takes effect, the law of the state or other jurisdiction in which that foreign governmental authority is located governs the formation and internal affairs of the entity.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.|
TX Bus Orgs § 1.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business Organizations Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1 - Definitions and Other General Provisions|Subchapter C. Determination of Applicable Law|Section 1.103. Entities Not Formed by Filing Instrument

Sec. 1.103.  ENTITIES NOT FORMED BY FILING INSTRUMENT.  If the formation of an entity does not occur when a certificate of formation or similar instrument filed with the secretary of state or with a foreign governmental authority takes effect, the law governing the entity's formation and internal affairs is the law of the entity's jurisdiction of formation.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.|
TX Bus Orgs § 1.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business Organizations Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1 - Definitions and Other General Provisions|Subchapter C. Determination of Applicable Law|Section 1.104. Law Applicable to Liability

Sec. 1.104.  LAW APPLICABLE TO LIABILITY.  The law of the jurisdiction that governs an entity as determined under Sections 1.101-1.103 applies to the liability of an owner, a member, or a managerial official of the entity in the capacity as an owner, a member, or a managerial official for an obligation, including a debt or other liability, of the entity for which the owner, member, or managerial official is not otherwise liable by contract or under provisions of law other than this code.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.|
TX Bus Orgs § 1.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business Organizations Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1 - Definitions and Other General Provisions|Subchapter C. Determination of Applicable Law|Section 1.105. Internal Affairs

Sec. 1.105.  INTERNAL AFFAIRS.  For purposes of this code, the internal affairs of an entity include:(1)  the rights, powers, and duties of its governing authority, governing persons, officers, owners, and members;  and(2)  matters relating to its membership or ownership interests.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.|
TX Bus Orgs § 1.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business Organizations Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 1 - Definitions and Other General Provisions|Subchapter C. Determination of Applicable Law|Section 1.106. Order of Precedence

Sec. 1.106.  ORDER OF PRECEDENCE.  (a)  This title applies to all domestic entities and foreign entities to the extent provided by this title.(b)  Each title of this code, other than this title, applies to a different type of entity to the extent provided by that title.(c)  If a provision of this title conflicts with a provision in another title of this code, the provision of the other title supersedes the provision of this title.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.|
TX Bus Orgs § 2.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business Organizations Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 2 - Purposes and Power of Domestic Entity|Subchapter A. Purposes of Domestic Entity|Section 2.001. General Scope of Permissible Purposes

Sec. 2.001.  GENERAL SCOPE OF PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES.  A domestic entity has any lawful purpose or purposes, unless otherwise provided by this code.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.|
TX Bus Orgs § 2.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business Organizations Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 2 - Purposes and Power of Domestic Entity|Subchapter A. Purposes of Domestic Entity|Section 2.002. Purposes of Nonprofit Entity

Sec. 2.002.  PURPOSES OF NONPROFIT ENTITY.  The purpose or purposes of a domestic nonprofit entity may include one or more of the following purposes:(1)  serving charitable, benevolent, religious, eleemosynary, patriotic, civic, missionary, educational, scientific, social, fraternal, athletic, aesthetic, agricultural, and horticultural purposes;(2)  operating or managing a professional, commercial, or trade association or labor union;(3)  providing animal husbandry;  or(4)  operating on a nonprofit cooperative basis for the benefit of its members.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.|
TX Bus Orgs § 2.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Business Organizations Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 2 - Purposes and Power of Domestic Entity|Subchapter A. Purposes of Domestic Entity|Section 2.003. General Prohibited Purposes

Sec. 2.003.  GENERAL PROHIBITED PURPOSES.  A domestic entity may not:(1)  engage in a business or activity that:(A)  is expressly unlawful or prohibited by a law of this state; or(B)  cannot lawfully be engaged in by that entity under state law; or(2)  operate as a:(A)  bank;(B)  trust company;(C)  savings association;(D)  insurance company;(E)   cemetery organization, except as authorized by Chapter 711, 712, or 715, Health and Safety Code; or(F)  abstract or title company governed by Title 11, Insurance Code.|Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 11.103, eff. January 1, 2006.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 688 (H.B. 1737), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 84 (S.B. 1442), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.|