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Tex. Fam. Code § 101.001

Tex. Fam. Code § 101.001 - Applicability Of Definitions (2026)

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**Tex. Fam. Code § 101.001. APPLICABILITY OF DEFINITIONS.** (a) Definitions in this chapter apply to this title. (b) If, in another part of this title, a term defined by this chapter has a meaning different from the meaning provided by this chapter, the meaning of that other provision prevails. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by: Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 204 (H.B. 1620), Sec. 7.002, eff. September 1, 2025.

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