§ 47.001 Applicability of Definitions
(a)
Except as provided by Subsection (b), the definitions in Chapter 101 apply to terms used in this title.
(b)
If a term defined in this title has a meaning different from the meaning provided by Chapter 101, the meaning provided by this title prevails.
Legislative history
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 612 (S.B. 822), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015. Reenacted and amended by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 7.001, eff. September 1, 2017.
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