Sec. 130.001. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(1) "Check" means an instrument signed by the maker, containing an unconditional promise or order to pay a sum certain in money, containing no other promise, order, obligation, or power given by the maker, payable on demand, and drawn on a bank.
(2) "Credit card invoice" means the document authorized by the holder of a credit card to be used to provide payment of an amount from the holder's credit card account.
(3) "Maker" means the drawer of a check or the holder of a credit card who authorizes a credit card invoice.
(4) "Payment by electronic means" means payment by telephone or computer but does not include payment in person or by mail.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 23(a)(3), eff. Aug. 28, 1989. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 737, Sec. 3, eff. Aug. 28, 1989; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 130 - Miscellaneous Financial Provisions Affecting Counties
Subchapter A. Payment of Fees and Taxes by Check, Credit Card, or Electronic Means
Section 130.002. Acceptance of Check or Credit Card Payment of Certain Fees and Taxes
Section 130.003. Payment Conditional
Section 130.004. Identification Required
Section 130.0045. Credit Card Payment Processing Fee
Section 130.0046. Fee for Payment by Electronic Means
Section 130.005. Liability of Assessor-Collector and Bondsman
Section 130.006. Procedures for Collection of Dishonored Checks and Invoices
Section 130.007. Remission to State Not Required; State Assistance in Collection
Section 130.008. Liability of Tax Collector for Violations of Subchapter