Tex. Gov't Code Section 553.001
Definitions

In this subchapter:

(1)

“Public funds” includes only funds collected by or through a government.

(2)

“Public servant” means a person who is elected, appointed, employed, or designated, even if not yet qualified for or having assumed the duties of office, as:

(A)

a candidate for nomination or election to public office; or

(B)

an officer of government.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

Source: Section 553.001 — Definitions, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­553.­htm#553.­001 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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