Texas Annotated Property Code

PROPERTY CODE

 Title 1. General Provisions

 Chapter

 1. General Provisions

 2. Nature of Property

 3 to 4. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]


 
 Title 2. Conveyances

 5. Conveyances

 6 to 10. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]


 
 Title 3. Public Records

 11. Provisions Generally Applicable to Public Records

 12. Recording of Instruments

 13. Effects of Recording

 14. Uniform Federal Lien Registration Act

 15. Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act

 16 to 20. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]


 
 Title 4. Actions and Remedies

 21. Eminent Domain

 22. Trespass to Try Title

 23. Partition

 24. Forcible Entry and Detainer
 24A. Access to Residence or Former Residence to Retrieve Personal Property

 25. Trial of Right of Property

 26. Use of a Deceased Individual's Name, Voice, Signature, Photograph, or Likeness

 27. Residential Construction Liability

 28. Prompt Payment to Contractors and Subcontractors

 29. Forced Sale of Owner's Interest In Certain Real Property As Reimbursement for Property Taxes Paid By Co-owner On Owner's Behalf

 30. Writ of Assistance for Repossession of Aircraft

 30 to 40. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]


 Title 5. Exempt Property and Liens

 Subtitle A. Property Exempt From Creditor's Claims

 41. Interests In Land

 42. Personal Property

 43. Exempt Public Property

 44. Taxation of Retirement Benefits By Another State

 45 to 50. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]

 Subtitle B. Liens

 51. Provisions Generally Applicable to Liens

 52. Judgment Lien

 53. Mechanic's, Contractor's, or Materialman's Lien

 54. Landlord's Liens

 55. Hospital and Emergency Medical Services Liens

 56. Liens Against Mineral Property

 57. Railroad Laborer's Lien

 58. Farm, Factory, and Store Worker's Liens

 59. Self-service Storage Facility Liens

 60. Newspaper Employee's Lien

 61. Motor Vehicle Mortgagee's Lien

 62. Broker's and Appraiser's Lien On Commercial Real Estate

 63. Manufactured Home Lien

 64. Assignment of Rents to Lienholder

 65. Authority of Co-Owner to Encumber Residential Property

 66. Sale of Property Subject to Oil or Gas Lease

 66 to 69. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]

 70. Miscellaneous Liens


 Title 6. Unclaimed Property

 71. Escheat of Property

 72. Abandonment of Personal Property

 73. Property Held By Financial Institutions

 74. Report, Delivery, and Claims Process

 75. Texas Minerals

 76. Report, Delivery, and Claims Process for Certain Property


 
 Title 6A. Property Loaned to Museums

 80. Ownership, Conservation, and Disposition of Property Loaned to Museum


 
 Title 7. Condominiums

 Chapter

 81. Condominiums Created Before Adoption of Uniform Condominium Act

 82. Uniform Condominium Act

 83 to 90. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]


 
 Title 8. Landlord and Tenant

 91. Provisions Generally Applicable to Landlords and Tenants

 92. Residential Tenancies

 93. Commercial Tenancies

 94. Manufactured Home Tenancies

 95 to 100. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]


 
 Title 9. Trusts

 Subtitle A. Provisions Generally Applicable to Trusts

 101. Provisions Generally Applicable to Trusts

 102 to 110. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]

 Subtitle B. Texas Trust Code: Creation, Operation, and Termination of Trusts

 111. General Provisions

 112. Creation, Validity, Modification, and Termination of Trusts

 113. Administration

 114. Liabilities, Rights, and Remedies of Trustees, Beneficiaries, and Third Persons

 115. Jurisdiction, Venue, and Proceedings

 116. Uniform Principal and Income Act

 117. Uniform Prudent Investor Act

 118 to 120. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]

 Subtitle C. Miscellaneous Trusts

 121. Employees' Trusts

 122. Charitable Trusts [Repealed]

 123. Attorney General Participation In Proceedings Involving Charitable Trusts

 124. Partition of Mineral Interests of Charitable Trust

 125 to 140. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]


 
 Title 10. Miscellaneous Beneficial Property Interests

 Subtitle A. Persons Under Disability

 141. Transfers to Minors

 142. Management of Property Recovered In Suit By a Next Friend or Guardian Ad Litem

 143 to 160. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]

 Subtitle B. Fiduciaries

 161. Management and Control of Securities

 162. Construction Payments, Loan Receipts, and Misapplication of Trust Funds

 163. Management, Investment, and Expenditure of Institutional Funds

 164 to 180. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]

 Subtitle C. Powers of Appointment

 181. Powers of Appointment

 182 to 200. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]


 Title 11. Restrictive Covenants

 201. Restrictive Covenants Applicable to Certain Subdivisions

 202. Construction and Enforcement of Restrictive Covenants

 203. Enforcement of Land Use Restrictions In Certain Counties

 204. Powers of Property Owners' Association Relating to Restrictive Covenants In Certain Subdivisions

 205. Restrictive Covenants Applicable to Revised Subdivisions In Certain Counties

 206. Extension of Restrictions Imposing Regular Assessments In Certain Subdivisions

 207. Disclosure of Information By Property Owners' Associations

 208. Amendment and Termination of Restrictive Covenants In Historic Neighborhoods

 209. Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act

 210. Extension or Modification of Residential Restrictive Covenants by Petition in Certain Subdivisions

 211. Amendment and Enforcement of Restrictions in Certain Subdivisions

 212. Extension of Restrictions by Majority Vote in Certain Subdivisions

 213. [Expires September 1, 2021] Modification or Termination of Restrictions in Certain Real Estate Developments by Property Owners' Association or Property Owner Petition

 213 to 214. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]

 215. Master Mixed-Use Property Owners' Associations

 216 to 220. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]


 Title 12. Miscellaneous Shared Real Property Interests

 221. Texas Timeshare Act [Expires September 1, 2019]

 222. Texas Membership Camping Resort Act

 223 to 300. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]


 
 Title 13. Disclaimer of Property Interests

 Chapter

 240. Texas Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act


 
 Title 15. Fair Housing Practices

 301. Texas Fair Housing Act

 302 to 400. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]


 
 Title 16. Texas Residential Construction Commission Act [Expired]

 Subtitle A. General Provisions [Expired]

 401. General Provisions [Expired]

 Subtitle B. Texas Residential Construction Commission [Expired]

 406. Commission [Expired]

 407. Executive Director and Other Agency Personnel [Expired]

 408. Powers and Duties [Expired]

 409. Public Interest Information and Complaint Procedures [Expired]

 Subtitle C. Builder Registration [Expired]

 416. Certificate of Registration [Expired]

 417. Certification of Residential Construction Arbitrators [Expired]

 418. Prohibited Practices; Disciplinary Proceedings [Expired]

 419. Administrative Penalty [Expired]

 420. Building Contract Provisions [Expired]

 Subtitle D. State-sponsored Inspection and Dispute Resolution Process; Statutory Warranty and Building and Performance Standards [Expired]

 426. General Provisions [Expired]

 427. Inspectors [Expired]

 428. State-Sponsored Inspection and Dispute Resolution Process [Expired]

 429. Appeal of Third-party Inspector's Recommendation [Expired]

 430. Warranties and Building and Performance Standards [Expired]

 431. Energy-Efficient Building Accreditation Program [Expired]

 Subtitle E. Residential Construction Arbitration [Expired]

 436. General Provisions [Expired]

 437. Reporting Requirements [Expired]

 438. Enforceability of Residential Construction Arbitration Awards [Expired]

 Subtitle F. Inspection of New Residential Construction [Expired]

 446. Residential Construction in Unincorporated Areas and Other Areas not Subject to Municipal Inspections [Expired]


 CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS 1876

 Article I. Bill of Rights

 Section

 17. Taking, Damaging, or Destroying Property for Public Use; Special Privileges and Immunities; Control of Privileges and Franchises

 19. Deprivation of Life, Liberty, etc

 Article XVI. General Provisions

 37. Liens of Mechanics, Artisans and Material Men

 50. Homestead; Protection from Forced Sale; Mortgages, Trust Deeds, and Liens

 51. Amount of Homestead; Uses

 52. Descent and Distribution of Homestead; Restrictions on Partition


 BUSINESS AND COMMERCE CODE

 Title 2. Competition and Trade Practices

 Chapter

 15. Monopolies, Trusts and Conspiracies in Restraint of Trade


 Title 3. Insolvency, Fraudulent Transfers, and Fraud

 26. Statute of Frauds


 Title 4. Business Opportunities and Agreements

 56. Agreement for Payment of Construction Subcontractor


 Title 12. Rights and Duties of Consumers and Merchants

 605. Consumer Rebate Response and Grace Period for Corrections


 CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE

 Title 2. Trial, Judgment, and Appeal

 Subtitle B. Trial Matters

 Chapter

 15. Venue

 16. Limitations


 Title 3. Extraordinary Remedies

 65. Injunction

 Title 4. Liability In Tort


 75. Limitation of Landowners' Liability

 80. Trespass: Outdoor Sign

 95. Property Owner's Liability for Acts of Independent Contractors and Amount of Recovery


 Title 6. Miscellaneous Provisions

 121. Acknowledgments and Proofs of Written Instruments

 125. Common and Public Nuisances

 130. Indemnification in Certain Construction Contracts


 FINANCE CODE

 Title 3. Financial Institutions and Businesses

 Subtitle E. Other Financial Businesses

 Chapter

 156. Residential Mortgage Loan Companies


 GOVERNMENT CODE

 Title 4. Executive Branch

 Subtitle A. Executive Officers

 Chapter

 406. Notary Public; Commissioner of Deeds

 Subtitle D. History, Culture, and Education

 442. Texas Historical Commission


 Title 10. General Government

 Subtitle A. Administrative Procedure and Practice

 2007. Governmental Action Affecting Private Property Rights

 Subtitle D. State Purchasing and General Services

 2165. State Buildings, Grounds, and Property

 2166. Building Construction and Acquisition and Disposition of Real Property

 2167. Lease of Space for State Agencies

 Subtitle F. State and Local Contracts and Fund Management

 2253. Public Work Performance and Payment Bonds


 HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE

 Title 5. Sanitation and Environmental Quality

 Subtitle A. Sanitation

 Chapter

 341. Minimum Standards of Sanitation and Health Protection Measures

 342. Local Regulation of Sanitation

 343. Abatement of Public Nuisances


 Title 9. Safety

 Subtitle A. Public Safety

 757. Pool Yard Enclosures

 765. Criminal History Record Information Checks of Employees of Residential Dwelling Projects


 HUMAN RESOURCES CODE

 Title 8. Rights and Responsibilities of Persons With Disabilities

 Chapter

 123. Community Homes for Persons with Disabilities

 LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE

 Title 2. Organization of Municipal Government

 Subtitle C. Municipal Boundaries and Annexation

 Chapter

 42. Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of Municipalities

 43. Municipal Annexation


 Title 7. Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities

 Subtitle A. Municipal Regulatory Authority

 211. Municipal Zoning Authority

 212. Municipal Regulation of Subdivisions and Property Development

 213. Municipal Comprehensive Plans

 214. Municipal Regulation of Housing and Other Structures

 215. Municipal Regulation of Businesses and Occupations

 216. Regulation of Signs By Municipalities

 217. Municipal Regulation of Nuisances and Disorderly Conduct

 218. Municipal Regulation of Burglar Alarm Systems [Renumbered]

 219. Municipal Comprehensive Plans [Renumbered]

 229. Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Municipalities

 230. Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Municipalities [Renumbered]

 Subtitle B. County Regulatory Authority

 231. County Zoning Authority

 232. County Regulation of Subdivisions

 233. County Regulation of Housing and Other Structures

 234. County Regulation of Businesses and Occupations

 235. County Regulation of Matters Relating to Explosives and Weapons

 236. County Regulation of Firearms, Knives, Ammunition, Firearm Supplies, and Sport Shooting Ranges

 237. County Regulation of Alarm Systems [Renumbered]

 238. County Regulation of Certain Outdoor Businesses [Renumbered]

 239. County Regulation of Structures [Renumbered]

 240. Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Counties

 Subtitle C. Regulatory Authority Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government

 241. Municipal and County Zoning Authority Around Airports

 242. Authority of Municipality and County to Regulate Subdivisions In and Outside Municipality's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

 243. Municipal and County Authority to Regulate Sexually Oriented Business

 244. Location of Certain Facilities and Shelters

 245. Issuance of Local Permits

 246. Construction of Certain Telecommunications Facilities

 247 to 249. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]

 250. Miscellaneous Regulatory Authority of Municipalities and Counties


 OCCUPATIONS CODE

 Title 7. Practices and Professions Related to Real Property and Housing

 Subtitle A. Professions Related to Real Estate

 Chapter

 1101. Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents[Expires September 1, 2019]

 1102. Real Estate Inspectors [Expires September 1, 2019]

 1103. Real Estate Appraisers [Expires September 1, 2019]

 1104. Appraisal Management Companies [Expires September 1, 2019]

 1105. Self-Directed and Semi-Independent Status of Texas Real Estate Commission

 1106 to 1150. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]

 Subtitle B. Professions Related to Property Taxation

 1151. Property Tax Professionals

 1152. Property Tax Consultants

 1153 to 1200. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]

 Subtitle C. Regulation of Certain Types of Housing and Buildings

 1201. Manufactured Housing

 1202. Industrialized Housing and Buildings

 1203 to 1300. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]


 TAX CODE

 Title 1. Property Tax Code

 Subtitle A. General Provisions

 Chapter

 1. General Provisions

 2 to 4. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]

 Subtitle B. Property Tax Administration

 5. State Administration

 6. Local Administration

 7 to 10. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]

 Subtitle C. Taxable Property and Exemptions

 11. Taxable Property and Exemptions

 12 to 20. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]

 Subtitle D. Appraisal and Assessment

 21. Taxable Situs

 22. Renditions and Other Reports

 23. Appraisal Methods and Procedures

 24. Central Appraisal

 25. Local Appraisal

 26. Assessment

 27 to 30. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]

 Subtitle E. Collections and Delinquency

 31. Collections

 32. Tax Liens and Personal Liability

 33. Delinquency

 34. Tax Sales and Redemption

 35 to 40. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]

 Subtitle F. Remedies

 41. Local Review

 41A. Appeal Through Binding Arbitration

 42. Judicial Review

 43. Suit Against Appraisal Office

 44 to 100. [Reserved for expansion] [Reserved.]


 WATER CODE

 Title 4. General Law Districts

 Chapter

 49. Provisions Applicable to All Districts

 54. Municipal Utility Districts