Sec. 345.003. SERVICES. (a) For the purposes of this chapter, services include work, labor, and other services, other than services described by Subsection (c), that are:
(1) purchased primarily for personal, family, or household use; and
(2) not purchased for commercial or business use.
(b) "Services" includes work or labor described by Subsection (a) and that is:
(1) a medical or dental service;
(2) a prepaid funeral benefit regulated under Chapter 154; and
(3) a maintenance or service contract or warranty.
(c) This chapter does not apply to the sale of:
(1) legal services;
(2) services of a professional person licensed by this state, unless the services are:
(A) provided in connection with the purchase of goods; or
(B) described by Subsection (b)(1) or (2);
(3) services for which the cost is:
(A) set by law; or
(B) filed with or subject to approval by the United States, this state, or an agency, instrumentality, or subdivision of this state;
(4) educational services provided by:
(A) an accredited college or university; or
(B) a primary or secondary school providing education required by this state;
(5) services provided by a kindergarten or nursery school; or
(6) services that are included in a contract under Chapter 348.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1008, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - Regulation of Interest, Loans, and Financed Transactions
Subtitle B - Loans and Financed Transactions
Chapter 345 - Retail Installment Sales
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 345.005. Itemized Charge
Section 345.006. Time Price Differential Not Interest
Section 345.007. Applicability of Chapter
Section 345.008. Applicability of Other Statutes to Retail Installment Transaction
Section 345.009. Disclosure Requirements if Conflict With Federal Law