Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 601.102 · Subchapter C. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF CONSUMER AND MERCHANT

CONSUMER'S RETENTION OF GOODS OR TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY AUTHORIZED.

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Until a merchant has complied with this chapter, a consumer with possession of goods or the right or title to real property delivered by the merchant:

(1) may retain possession of the goods or the right or title to the real property; and

(2) has a lien on the goods or real property to the extent of any recovery to which the consumer is entitled.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.

Source of truth

Edition: Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
Official file: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/BC/htm/BC.601.htm
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