Sec. 322.003. SCOPE. (a) Except as otherwise provided in Subsections (b) and (e), this chapter applies to electronic records and electronic signatures relating to a transaction.
(b) This chapter does not apply to a transaction to the extent it is governed by:
(1) a law governing the creation and execution of wills, codicils, or testamentary trusts; or
(2) the Uniform Commercial Code, other than Sections 1.107 and 1.206 and Chapters 2 and 2A.
(c) This chapter applies to an electronic record or electronic signature otherwise excluded from the application of this chapter under Subsection (b) when used for a transaction subject to a law other than those specified in Subsection (b).
(d) A transaction subject to this chapter is also subject to other applicable substantive law.
(e) This chapter does not apply to the transmission, preparation, completion, enforceability, or admissibility of a document in any form that is:
(1) produced by a court reporter appointed under Chapter 52, Government Code, or a court reporter certified under or a shorthand reporting firm registered under Chapter 154, Government Code, for use in the state or federal judicial system; or
(2) governed by rules adopted by the supreme court, including rules governing the electronic filing system established by the supreme court.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 606 (S.B. 891), Sec. 7.01, eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Use of Telecommunications
Subtitle B - Electronic Communications
Chapter 322 - Uniform Electronic Transactions Act
Section 322.004. Prospective Application
Section 322.005. Use of Electronic Records and Electronic Signatures; Variation by Agreement
Section 322.006. Construction and Application
Section 322.008. Provision of Information in Writing; Presentation of Records
Section 322.009. Attribution and Effect of Electronic Record and Electronic Signature
Section 322.010. Effect of Change or Error
Section 322.011. Notarization and Acknowledgment
Section 322.012. Retention of Electronic Records; Originals
Section 322.013. Admissibility in Evidence
Section 322.014. Automated Transaction
Section 322.015. Time and Place of Sending and Receipt
Section 322.016. Transferable Records
Section 322.017. Acceptance and Distribution of Electronic Records by Governmental Agencies
Section 322.018. Interoperability
Section 322.019. Exemption to Preemption by Federal Electronic Signatures Act
Section 322.020. Applicability of Penal Code
Section 322.021. Certain Requirements Considered to Be Recommendations