Sec. 80.004.  MAIL.  (a)  The definition of mail in this chapter includes:
(1)  first-class mail;
(2)  first-class United States mail;
(3)  ordinary or regular mail; and
(4)  international first-class mail.
(b)  The definition of mail in this chapter does not include:
(1)  any form of mail that requires proof of delivery;
(2)  certified mail;
(3)  certified mail or a comparable mailing method that provides proof of delivery;
(4)  certified mail, restricted delivery;
(5)  certified mail, return receipt requested;
(6)  delivery by the United States Postal Service using a signature confirmation service;
(7)  documents delivered by common or contract carriers, including Federal Express or United Parcel Service;
(8)  express mail offered by the United States Postal Service;
(9)  first-class mail, return receipt requested;
(10)  freight mail;
(11)  interagency mail;
(12)  international registered mail, return receipt requested;
(13)  mail, return receipt requested;
(14)  personal service or hand delivery;
(15)  prepaid registered mail;
(16)  registered mail;
(17)  registered mail, return receipt requested; and
(18)  certified or registered mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 257 (S.B. 1116), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.