Tex. Gov't Code § 2056.001

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 2056.001 - Definition

In this chapter, "state agency" means a department, board, commission, or other entity of state government, other than a university system or an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, that:

(1) has authority that is not limited to a geographical portion of the state;

(2) was created by the constitution or a state statute with an ongoing mission and responsibilities;

(3) is not the office of the governor or lieutenant governor;

(4) is not within the judicial or legislative branch of government; and

(5) is not a committee created under state law whose primary function is to advise an agency.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 2056.001

Amended By Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 118, Sec. 5.01, eff. 9/1/2001.

Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.29(a), eff. 9/1/1995

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1993.