Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 301.101. Definitions

(1) “Impeding absence” means an unexcused absence by a member of either house of the legislature during a legislative session in which the member is at a location outside of this state for purposes of impeding the actions of the member's house if:

(2) “Political contribution,” “political expenditure,” and “specific-purpose committee” have the meanings assigned by Section 251.001, Election Code.

(3) “Legislative caucus” means a legislative caucus, as defined by Section 253.0341(e), Election Code, that also has a principal purpose of a specific-purpose committee, as defined by Section 251.001(13), Election Code.