Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 95.001 : CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE — LIABILITY IN TORT — PROPERTY OWNER'S LIABILITY FOR ACTS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND AMOUNT OF RECOVERY — Definitions TEXT PDF In this chapter: (1) "Claim" means a claim for damages caused by negligence, including a counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party claim. (2) "Claimant" means a party making a claim subject to this chapter. (3) "Property owner" means a person or entity that owns real property primarily used for commercial or business purposes. Tex. Civ. Prac. and Rem. Code § 95.001 Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 136, Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/1996.