Definitions

Sec. 2053.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "State agency" means a board, commission, department, office, or other agency, except a university system or institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, that: (A) is in the executive branch of state government; (B) has statewide authority; and (C) is created by the constitution or by statute. (2) "Functional area" means one of the following areas of concern to state government: (A) natural resources; (B) health and human resources; (C) education; (D) economic development and transportation; (E) agriculture; (F) public protection; (G) consumer protection; (H) work force; or (I) any other area in which the governor appoints an interagency planning council under Section 772.003. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.