Section 47.001 – Applicability Of Definitions

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(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.

Tex. Fam. Code ยง 47.001

Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. – Regular Session, ch. 324,Sec. 7.001, eff. 9/1/2017.
Added by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. – Regular Session, ch. 612,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2015.