2025 Session Last amended: 1986 session

§ 55.01 — Definitions

Plain-Language Summary

This section defines key terms for the safe deposit company law. A 'safe deposit box' is any box, safe, or vault space used to store valuables. 'Valuable personal property' includes jewelry, money, gold, stocks, bonds, and important papers. A 'safe deposit company' is any business that rents out safe deposit boxes.

Practical Notes
If you rent a safe deposit box, the company renting it to you is regulated under this chapter. The law covers all types of valuables you might store, from jewelry and cash to important documents like wills and deeds.