Sec. 26.003. APPLICABILITY. This chapter applies to an individual:
(1) alive on or after September 1, 1987, or who died before September 1, 1987, but on or after January 1, 1937; and
(2) whose name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness has commercial value at the time of his or her death or comes to have commercial value after that time.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 152, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - Actions and Remedies
Chapter 26 - Use of a Deceased Individual's Name, Voice, Signature, Photograph, or Likeness
Section 26.002. Property Right Established
Section 26.004. Transferability
Section 26.005. Ownership After Death of Individual
Section 26.006. Registration of Claim
Section 26.007. Effect of Registration
Section 26.008. Exercise of Ownership for First Year Following Death of Individual
Section 26.009. Exercise of Ownership After First Year Following Death of Individual
Section 26.011. Unauthorized Uses
Section 26.012. Permitted Uses
Section 26.013. Liability for Unauthorized Use