Texas § 7.001 DEFINITIONS.

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§ 7.001 — DEFINITIONS.

Texas § 7.001

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Tex. Transportation Code Code Ann. § 7.001 (2026).

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Sec. 7.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:

(1)"Connecting carrier" means:

(A)an initial carrier; or

(B)each other common carrier that receives freight from another common carrier and recognizes or acts on a contract to transport the freight between points in this state.

(2)"Freight" includes baggage and other property transported by a common carrier.

(3)"Initial carrier" means a common carrier that contracts with a shipper of freight for delivery and initially transports the freight.

(4)"Shipper" includes the owner or the consignee of the freight and the owner's or consignee's agent.

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Sec. 7.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(1) "Connecting carrier" means:
(A) an initial carrier; or
(B) each other common carrier that receives freight from another common carrier and recognizes or acts on a contract to transport the freight between points in this state.
(2) "Freight" includes baggage and other property transported by a common carrier.
(3) "Initial carrier" means a common carrier that contracts with a shipper of freight for delivery and initially transports the freight.
(4) "Shipper" includes the owner or the consignee of the freight and the owner's or consignee's agent.