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Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 51.161

This is the official text of Tex. Business & Commerce Code § 51.161, part of Texas’s Business & Commerce Code — governs commercial transactions and general business practices.

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§ 51.161.

Official statutory text

Sec. 51.161. CONTENTS: LEGAL ACTION HISTORY. (a) A disclosure statement must contain a statement disclosing any person described by Section 51.153 who:

(1) has, during the previous seven fiscal years:

(A) been convicted of a felony, or pleaded nolo contendere to a felony charge, involving fraud, embezzlement, fraudulent conversion, or misappropriation of property; or

(B) been held liable in a civil action resulting in a final judgment, or has settled out of court a civil action, involving:

(i) allegations of fraud, embezzlement, fraudulent conversion, or misappropriation of property;

(ii) the use of untrue or misleading representations in an attempt to sell or dispose of property; or

(iii) the use of unfair, unlawful, or deceptive business practices;

(2) is a party to a civil action involving:

(A) allegations of fraud, embezzlement, fraudulent conversion, or misappropriation of property;

(B) the use of untrue or misleading representations in an attempt to sell or dispose of property; or

(C) the use of unfair, unlawful, or deceptive business practices; or

(3) is subject to an injunction or restrictive order relating to business activity as a result of an action brought by a public agency or department.

(b) A statement required by Subsection (a) must include:

(1) the identity and location of any court or agency;

(2) the date of any entry of a plea of nolo contendere, conviction, judgment, or decision;

(3) any penalty imposed;

(4) any damages assessed;

(5) the terms of any settlement or order; and

(6) the date, nature, and issuer of any order or ruling.

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