(a) The definitions in this subchapter apply to this title.
(b) Except as provided by this subchapter, the definitions in Chapter 101 apply to terms used in this title.
(c) If, in another part of this title, a term defined by this subchapter has a meaning different from the meaning provided by this subchapter, the meaning of that other provision prevails.
Official text of the Texas Family Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.