Texas § TN.474.001 - DEFINITIONS
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§ TN.474.001. DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Contract" means a contract for the construction or repair of a road or highway of any number of lanes, with or without grade separation, owned or operated by a governmental entity and any improvement, extension, or expansion to that road or highway, including: (A) an improvement to relieve traffic congestion and promote safety; (B) a bridge, tunnel, overpass, underpass, interchange, service road ramp, entrance plaza, approach, or tollhouse; and (C) a parking area or structure, rest stop, park, or other improvement or amenity the governmental entity considers necessary, useful, or beneficial for the operation of a road or highway. (2) "Contractor" means a person who is required to perform work under a contract. (3) "Governmental entity" means: (A) the Texas Department of Transportation; or (B) any political subdivision of the state that is acting under Chapter 284 , 366 , 370 , or 431 . (4) "Project specifications" means plans, reports, designs, or specifications prepared by a governmental entity or by a third party retained by a governmental entity under a separate contract. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 382 (H.B. 2899 ), Sec. 1, eff. June 2, 2019. Redesignated by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607 ), Sec. 21.001(106), eff. September 1, 2021.
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