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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Except as agreed by the parties, a written communication is received on the day that it is delivered:
(1) to the addressee personally; or
(2) at the addressee's place of business, habitual residence, or mailing address.
(b) If a place described by Subsection (a) cannot be found after a reasonable inquiry, a written communication is received if it is sent to the addressee's last known place of business, habitual residence, or mailing address by registered mail or other means that provides a record of the attempt to deliver it.
(c) This section does not apply to a written communication relating to a court proceeding.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code - CIV PRAC & REM § 172.005. Date Written Communications Received - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/civil-practice-and-remedies-code/civ-prac-rem-sect-172-005/
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