Texas § FI.371.156 - PAWN TRANSACTION
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § FI.371.156 — PAWN TRANSACTION, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ FI.371.156. PAWN TRANSACTION
PAWN TRANSACTION. (a) Items that are usually sold as a set are considered a single item and must be included in the same pawn transaction. (b) A pledged item together with items that are accessories to the pledged item are considered a single item and must be included in the same pawn transaction. (c) A separate pawn transaction retains its separate character when it is renewed, unless the parties agree otherwise. (d) A pawnbroker may not divide a pawn transaction into more than one transaction to obtain, or with the effect of obtaining, a total pawn service charge that exceeds the charge authorized for an amount financed that is equal to the total of the amounts financed in the resulting transactions. Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § FI.371.156
What does The Texas Constitution § FI.371.156 cover?
Section FI.371.156 ("PAWN TRANSACTION") 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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