Texas Business & Commerce Code

§ 108.001 — DEFINITIONS

BC § 108.001Title 5. REGULATION OF BUSINESSES AND SERVICES · Part C. BUSINESS OPERATIONS · Ch. 108. CERTAIN CHARGES OR SECURITY DEPOSITS FOR CANINE HANDLERS PROHIBITED

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In this chapter:

(1)"Canine unit" means a canine handler who is a peace officer or firefighter and a service canine trained to assist a peace officer or firefighter in the performance of the individual's official duties.

(2)"Commercial lodging establishment" means a hotel, motel, inn, or similar entity that offers lodging to the public in exchange for compensation.

(3)"Declared disaster" means:

(A)a disaster declared by the president of the United States;

(B)a state of disaster declared by the governor under Chapter 418, Government Code; or

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Legislative history

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 2.004, eff. January 1, 2025.