Tex.
Gov't Code Section 550.0001
Definitions
(1)
“Community-based initiative” includes a social, health, human services, or volunteer income tax assistance initiative a community-based organization operates.(2)
“Community-based organization” means a nonprofit corporation or association that is located in close proximity to the population the organization serves.(3)
“Faith-based initiative” means a social, health, or human services initiative a faith-based organization operates.(4)
“Faith-based organization” means a nonprofit corporation or association that:(A)
operates through a religious or denominational organization, including an organization that is:(i)
operated for a religious, educational, or charitable purpose; and(ii)
operated, supervised, or controlled, wholly or partly, by or in connection with a religious organization; or(B)
clearly demonstrates through the organization’s mission statement, policies, or practices that the organization is guided or motivated by religion.(5)
“Interagency coordinating group” means the interagency coordinating group for faith- and community-based initiatives established under Section 550.0054 (Interagency Coordinating Group).(6)
“State Commission on National and Community Service” means the entity used as authorized by 42 U.S.C. Section 12638(a) to carry out a state commission’s duties under the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12501 et seq.).
Source:
Section 550.0001 — Definitions, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.550.htm#550.0001 (accessed May 18, 2024).
