Tex. Bus. & Com. Code Section 114.0001
Definitions

In this chapter:

(1)

“Commercial lodging establishment” means a hotel, motel, inn, or similar business entity that offers more than 10 rooms to the public for temporary lodging for a fee.

(2)

“Human trafficking” means conduct that constitutes an offense under Section 20A.02 (Trafficking of Persons), Penal Code.

(3)

“Operator” means a person who owns, operates, manages, or controls a business entity.

(4)

“Peace officer” means a peace officer described by Article 2A.001 (Peace Officers Generally), Code of Criminal Procedure, appointed or employed to serve as a peace officer for a law enforcement agency.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 47 (H.B. 390), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2022.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 2.008, eff. January 1, 2025.

Source: Section 114.0001 — Definitions, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/BC/htm/BC.­114.­htm#114.­0001 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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May 26, 2025

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