Title BC, Business and Commerce Code

Sec. 641.057. PENALTIES CUMULATIVE. A penalty provided by this chapter is in addition to any other penalty provided under other law. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 642.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Electronic dissemination" means initiating a transmission of, making available, or otherwise offering a recording or audiovisual work for distribution, display, or performance through the Internet or other digital network. (2) "Rec…

Sec. 642.002. COMMERCIAL RECORDING OR AUDIOVISUAL WORK. For purposes of this chapter, a recording or audiovisual work is considered to be a commercial recording or audiovisual work if the owner, assignee, authorized agent, or licensee of the recording or work disseminates or inte…

Sec. 642.003. APPLICABILITY. This chapter does not apply to a website operated by a radio or television station licensed by the Federal Communications Commission. Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 943 (S.B. 855), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2022.

Sec. 642.004. NO FINANCIAL LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN PROVIDERS. This chapter does not impose financial liability on providers of an interactive computer service, communications service, commercial mobile service, or information service, including an Internet access service provider, …

Sec. 642.051. DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION REQUIRED. (a) An owner or operator of a website or online service that deals in substantial part in the electronic dissemination of third-party commercial recordings or audiovisual works, directly or indirectly, and that electronica…

Sec. 642.101. DECLARATORY JUDGMENT OR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF. (a) An owner, assignee, authorized agent, or exclusive licensee of a commercial recording or audiovisual work electronically disseminated by a website or online service in violation of this chapter may bring a private cause…

Sec. 642.102. DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE; REMEDIES. (a) A violation of this chapter is a false, misleading, or deceptive act or practice as defined by Section 17.46(b). (b) The relief provided under this subchapter for a violation of this chapter is in addition to any remedy provid…

Sec. 661.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Euro" means the currency of the member states of the European Community, as amended by the Treaty on European Union. The term is abbreviated as EUR. (2) "European currency unit" means the currency basket periodically used as the un…

Sec. 661.002. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER. This chapter applies to each contract, security, and instrument, including a commercial contract, governed by the laws of this state. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 661.003. CONFLICTS OF LAW. This chapter prevails to the extent of any conflict between this chapter and any other law of this state. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 661.004. NO NEGATIVE INFERENCE OR PRESUMPTION CREATED. With respect to currency alteration other than the introduction of the euro, this chapter does not create any negative inference or negative presumption regarding the validity or enforceability of a contract, security, o…

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 equiv…

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.

Sec. 671.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Authority" means the City of Laredo Port of Entry Authority created under this chapter. (2) "Board" means the governing board of the authority. (3) "City" means the city of Laredo. (4) "Governing body" means the governing body of t…

Sec. 671.002. CREATION OF AUTHORITY. The city by ordinance may create the City of Laredo Port of Entry Authority for the purposes provided by this chapter. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 671.003. AUTHORITY JURISDICTION. The authority's jurisdiction is coextensive with the area within the boundaries and extraterritorial jurisdiction of the city. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009. SUBCHAPTER B. GOVERNING BO…

Sec. 671.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. (a) The authority is governed by a board of 11 members appointed by the governing body. (b) Nine members are voting members who must reside in the authority and two members are nonvoting members who must reside in Mexico. (c) The voting board m…

Sec. 671.052. BOARD TERMS; VACANCY. (a) Board members serve staggered two-year terms, with the terms of five members expiring February 1 of each odd-numbered year and the terms of six members expiring February 1 of each even-numbered year. (b) A vacancy that occurs more than 60 d…

Sec. 671.053. OFFICERS. The board shall select from among the board's voting members a presiding officer, an assistant presiding officer, a treasurer, and any other officers that the board considers appropriate. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01,…

Sec. 671.054. REMOVAL. After a hearing, a board member may be removed for cause by a two-thirds vote of the membership of the governing body. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 671.055. COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT. A board member serves without compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of duties as a member. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009…

Sec. 671.101. FEES. The authority shall establish and collect rentals, tolls, and other appropriate fees: (1) from an operator of a commercial vehicle entering the authority by an international bridge; and (2) for the use of any other facility designated by the city. Added by Act…

Sec. 671.102. USE OF MONEY. The authority may use the money collected under this chapter as the board determines appropriate only for the development and promotion of international trade. The authority must obtain the approval of the governing body before any expenditure of money…

Sec. 671.103. EFFECT OF AUTHORITY ACTION; CITY APPROVAL. (a) Not later than the 15th day after the date on which the authority or the board acts, the city may approve or disapprove the action. (b) If the city disapproves an action under Subsection (a), the action has no effect. I…

Sec. 671.104. AD VALOREM TAXES AND BONDS PROHIBITED. The authority may not: (1) impose an ad valorem tax; or (2) issue bonds. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 671.105. DEPOSITORY; ORDER TO DISBURSE. (a) The treasurer of the authority shall deposit money collected by the authority in a separate account in a bank or trust company. (b) Money of the authority may be paid out on the warrant or other order of the presiding officer of th…

Sec. 671.106. AUDIT. (a) At least once a year, the authority shall have a certified public accountant conduct an audit of the authority's books, accounts, and other records. A copy of the audit shall be delivered to the city. (b) If the authority does not have the required audit …

Sec. 681.001. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "foreign trade zone" has the meaning assigned to the term "zone" by the Foreign Trade Zones Act (19 U.S.C. Section 81a et seq.). Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.

Sec. 681.002. AUTHORIZATION SUBJECT TO FEDERAL LAW AND REGULATIONS. An authorization under this chapter is subject to the requirements of federal law and the regulations of the board established to carry out the provisions of the Foreign Trade Zones Act (19 U.S.C. Section 81a et …

Sec. 681.051. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Eligible corporation" means a corporation organized to establish, operate, and maintain a foreign trade zone. (2) "Governmental entity" means: (A) this state; (B) a state agency; (C) a county, municipality, or special district; …

Sec. 681.052. GENERAL AUTHORITY FOR ELIGIBLE CORPORATION OR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY. (a) An eligible corporation or a governmental entity may: (1) apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain a foreign trade zone and subzones; and (2) take other actio…

Sec. 681.101. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "joint board" means a joint board created by two or more municipalities with a combined population of more than one million under: (1) Chapter 114, Acts of the 50th Legislature, Regular Session, 1947; or (2) Section 22.074, Transporta…

Sec. 681.102. GENERAL AUTHORITY FOR JOINT BOARD. (a) A joint board may apply for and accept a permit, license, or other grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain: (1) one or more foreign trade zones, as Texas ports of entry under federal law, in any county in which t…

Sec. 681.151. AMARILLO TRADE ZONE CORPORATION. The Amarillo Trade Zone, Inc., organized under the laws of this state, with offices at or near Amarillo, Potter, and Randall Counties, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain: (1) a foreign t…

Sec. 681.152. CITY OF AUSTIN OR DESIGNEE. The City of Austin, or a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of this state and designated by the City of Austin, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain: (1) a foreign trade zone in Tra…

Sec. 681.153. CITY OF BEAUMONT; JEFFERSON COUNTY; PORT OF BEAUMONT NAVIGATION DISTRICT; OR CERTAIN OTHER CORPORATIONS OR ENTITIES. (a) This section applies to: (1) the City of Beaumont; (2) the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce; (3) Jefferson County; (4) the Port of Beaumont Navigatio…

Sec. 681.154. PORT FREEPORT OR DESIGNEE. Port Freeport, or a corporation organized under the laws of this state and designated by Port Freeport, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain: (1) a foreign trade zone adjacent to a port of entry…

Sec. 681.155. BROWNSVILLE NAVIGATION DISTRICT. The Brownsville Navigation District may: (1) apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain: (A) a foreign trade zone at the Brownsville port of entry; and (B) subzones of that zone; and (2) on issuance…

Sec. 681.156. CALHOUN-VICTORIA FOREIGN TRADE ZONE CORPORATION. The Calhoun-Victoria Foreign Trade Zone, Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of this state, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain: (1) a foreign trade zone in Calho…

Sec. 681.157. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY, OR DESIGNEE. The City of Corpus Christi, the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, or any other approved public agency designated by the City of Corpus Christi or the Port of Corpus Christi Autho…

Sec. 681.158. CITY OF DEL RIO OR DESIGNEE. The City of Del Rio, or a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of this state and designated by the City of Del Rio, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain: (1) a foreign trade zone in …

Sec. 681.159. CITY OF EAGLE PASS OR DESIGNEE. The City of Eagle Pass, or a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of this state and designated by the City of Eagle Pass, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain: (1) a foreign trade…

Sec. 681.160. CITY OF EL PASO OR EL PASO TRADE ZONE CORPORATION. The City of El Paso or the El Paso Trade Zone, Inc., organized under the laws of this state, with offices at or near El Paso, El Paso County, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and …

Sec. 681.161. CITY OF GALVESTON OR BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF GALVESTON WHARVES. The City of Galveston or the Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves may: (1) apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain: (A) a foreign trade zone at the Galveston por…

Sec. 681.162. HARLINGEN TRADE ZONE CORPORATION. The Harlingen Trade Zone, Inc., organized under the laws of this state, with offices at or near Harlingen, Cameron County, may apply for and accept a grant of authority to establish, operate, and maintain: (1) a foreign trade zone a…