Tex.
Gov't Code Section 2252.121
Definitions
(1)
“Contractor” means a person who submits a bid for a public contract. The term includes a general contractor, a prime contractor, and a subcontractor.(2)
“Disadvantaged or historically underutilized business” means an entity that meets the definition of a historically underutilized business under Section 2161.001 (Definitions) and in which the owners of the business participate in the control, operation, and management of the business in a manner proportionate to their ownership so that the business is clearly controlled by the economically disadvantaged owners.(3)
“Governmental entity” means a state agency or political subdivision of this state.(4)
“Person” means an individual, partnership, association, corporation, or other private legal entity.(5)
“Political subdivision” means a county, municipality, school district, or other special district or authority of this state.(6)
“Public contract” means a purchasing contract or public works contract awarded by a governmental entity.(7)
“State agency” means a board, commission, office, department, or other agency in the executive, judicial, or legislative branch of state government. The term includes an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003 (Definitions), Education Code.
Source:
Section 2252.121 — Definitions, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.2252.htm#2252.121 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
