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2025 Texas Statutes
Business & Commerce Code
Title 2 - Competition and Trade Practices
Chapter 17 - Deceptive Trade Practices
Subchapter K. Regulating the Collection or Solicitation by For-Profit Entities of Certain Public Donations
Section 17.921. Definitions

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§ 17.921 (2025)
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Sec. 17.921. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:

(1) "Charitable organization" means an organization that is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by being listed as an exempt organization in Section 501(c) of that code.

(2) "For-profit entity" has the meaning assigned by Section 1.002, Business Organizations Code.

(3) "Household goods" mean furniture, furnishings, or personal effects used or for use in a dwelling.

(4) "Public donations receptacle" means a large container or bin in a parking lot or public place that is intended for use as a collection point for clothing or household goods donated by the public.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1368 (S.B. 776), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.

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