Texas § CP.17.043 - SERVICE ON PERSON IN CHARGE OF BUSINESS
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § CP.17.043 — SERVICE ON PERSON IN CHARGE OF BUSINESS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CP.17.043. SERVICE ON PERSON IN CHARGE OF BUSINESS
SERVICE ON PERSON IN CHARGE OF BUSINESS. In an action arising from a nonresident's business in this state, process may be served on the person in charge, at the time of service, of any business in which the nonresident is engaged in this state if the nonresident is not required by statute to designate or maintain a resident agent for service of process. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
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Section CP.17.043 ("SERVICE ON PERSON IN CHARGE OF BUSINESS") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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