Tex.
Gov't Code Section 2252.001
Definitions
(1)
“Governmental contract” means a contract awarded by a governmental entity for general construction, an improvement, a service, or a public works project or for a purchase of supplies, materials, or equipment.(2)
“Governmental entity” means:(A)
the state;(B)
a municipality, county, public school district, or special-purpose district or authority;(C)
a district, county, or justice of the peace court;(D)
a board, commission, department, office, or other agency in the executive branch of state government, including an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003 (Definitions), Education Code;(E)
the legislature or a legislative agency; or(F)
the Supreme Court of Texas, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, a court of appeals, or the State Bar of Texas or another judicial agency having statewide jurisdiction.(3)
“Nonresident bidder” refers to a person who is not a resident.(4)
“Resident bidder” refers to a person whose principal place of business is in this state, including a contractor whose ultimate parent company or majority owner has its principal place of business in this state.
Source:
Section 2252.001 — Definitions, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.2252.htm#2252.001 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
