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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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(1) “Consumer” means an individual who seeks or acquires real property, money or other personal property, services, or credit for personal, family, or household purposes.
(2) “Consumer transaction” means a transaction between a merchant and one or more consumers.
(3) “Merchant” means a party to a consumer transaction other than a consumer.
(4) “Merchant's place of business” means a merchant's main or permanent branch office or local address. For a state or national bank or savings and loan association, the term includes an approved branch office and a registered loan production office.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Business and Commerce Code - BUS & COM § 601.001. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/business-and-commerce-code/bus-com-sect-601-001/
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