Texas § BC.322.003 - SCOPE
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§ BC.322.003. SCOPE
SCOPE. (a) Except as otherwise provided in Subsections (b) and (e), this chapter applies to electronic records and electronic signatures relating to a transaction. (b) This chapter does not apply to a transaction to the extent it is governed by: (1) a law governing the creation and execution of wills, codicils, or testamentary trusts; or (2) the Uniform Commercial Code, other than Sections 1.107 and 1.206 and Chapters 2 and 2A . (c) This chapter applies to an electronic record or electronic signature otherwise excluded from the application of this chapter under Subsection (b) when used for a transaction subject to a law other than those specified in Subsection (b). (d) A transaction subject to this chapter is also subject to other applicable substantive law. (e) This chapter does not apply to the transmission, preparation, completion, enforceability, or admissibility of a document in any form that is: (1) produced by a court reporter appointed under Chapter 52 , Government Code, or a court reporter certified under or a shorthand reporting firm registered under Chapter 154 , Government Code, for use in the state or federal judicial system; or (2) governed by rules adopted by the supreme court, including rules governing the electronic filing system established by the supreme court. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278 ), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009. Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891 ), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2019.
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Section BC.322.003 ("SCOPE") 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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