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The Office of the Secretary of State has adopted rules necessary to administer the filing requirements mandated by the various statutes designated in About the Uniform Commercial Code Section.

Texas Administrative Rules, Title 1, Part 4, Chapter 95, Uniform Commercial Code
Texas Administrative Rules, Title 1, Part 4, Chapter 96, Electric Utility Transition Property Notice Filings