If it's an ESP/ESM, it can edit things besides graphics.
Texture replacers don't need ESP/ESM files. Beth just uses them to make distribution easier. That's why they frequently use dummy ESP/ESMs with BSAs
hmm, I guess you are right, I turned off all my mods and now I cant find that chest
even though these were my only .esp mods
HighResTExturePack01.esp
HighREsTexturePack02.esp
RCRN Classic -Hybrid Shaders.esp
RCRN Legacy - Hybrid Shaders.esp
RCRN Pure - Hybrid Shaders.esp