Texas § GV.80.004 - MAIL
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § GV.80.004 — MAIL, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ GV.80.004. MAIL
MAIL. (a) The definition of mail in this chapter includes: (1) first-class mail; (2) first-class United States mail; (3) ordinary or regular mail; and (4) international first-class mail. (b) The definition of mail in this chapter does not include: (1) any form of mail that requires proof of delivery; (2) certified mail; (3) certified mail or a comparable mailing method that provides proof of delivery; (4) certified mail, restricted delivery; (5) certified mail, return receipt requested; (6) delivery by the United States Postal Service using a signature confirmation service; (7) documents delivered by common or contract carriers, including Federal Express or United Parcel Service; (8) express mail offered by the United States Postal Service; (9) first-class mail, return receipt requested; (10) freight mail; (11) interagency mail; (12) international registered mail, return receipt requested; (13) mail, return receipt requested; (14) personal service or hand delivery; (15) prepaid registered mail; (16) registered mail; (17) registered mail, return receipt requested; and (18) certified or registered mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested. Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 257 (S.B. 1116 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § GV.80.004
What does The Texas Constitution § GV.80.004 cover?
Section GV.80.004 ("MAIL") 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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