Definitions

Sec. 214.231. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Building" means any enclosed structure designed for use as a habitation or for a commercial use, including engaging in trade or manufacture. (2) "Owner" means the person that owns the real property on which a building is situated, according to: (A) the real property records of the county in which the property is located; or (B) the records of the appraisal district in which the property is located. (3) "Unit" means an enclosed area designed: (A) for habitation by a single family; or (B) for a commercial use, including engaging in trade or manufacture, by a tenant. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1157 (H.B. 3065), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2010.