Texas § BC.17.921 - DEFINITIONS
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § BC.17.921 — DEFINITIONS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ BC.17.921. DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Charitable organization" means an organization that is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by being listed as an exempt organization in Section 501(c) of that code. (2) "For-profit entity" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.002 , Business Organizations Code. (3) "Household goods" mean furniture, furnishings, or personal effects used or for use in a dwelling. (4) "Public donations receptacle" means a large container or bin in a parking lot or public place that is intended for use as a collection point for clothing or household goods donated by the public. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1368 (S.B. 776 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
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Section BC.17.921 ("DEFINITIONS") 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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