Any reference to Section 50 in this interpretation refers to Article XVI, Texas Constitution, Section 50. Words and terms have these meanings when used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise:
(1) Contract--A contract for work and material, that complies with the Texas Constitution and the Texas Property Code, used to:
(2) Existing improvements--A pre-existing addition to a homestead that is physically attached to the homestead.
(3) New improvements--An addition physically attached to a homestead:
(4) Material--Material used in constructing new improvements or repairing or renovating existing improvements. Material alone is not improvements. Material used to construct new improvements becomes a part of the new improvements once physically attached to the new improvements. Likewise, material used to repair or renovate existing improvements becomes a part of the existing improvements once physically attached to the existing improvements.
(5) Owner--A person who has the right to possess, use, and convey, individually or with the joinder of another person, all or part of the homestead.
(6) Physically attach--To permanently attach, affix, add to, or fasten onto.
(7) Repair or Renovate--Work and material used to:
(8) Title company--A title insurance company or an agent of a title insurance company.
Source Note: The provisions of this §152.1 adopted to be effective July 7, 2005, 30 TexReg 3863