Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 659.041. Definitions

(A) a state employee who works in the executive or judicial branch of state government, other than a state institution of higher education, and who is normally scheduled to work a total of at least 40 hours a week for a single state agency;

(B) a state employee who works for a state institution of higher education and who is normally scheduled to work a total of at least 40 hours a week in one position, as determined under Section 659.0411; or

(C) a state employee who works in the legislative branch of state government and who is normally scheduled to work a total of 40 or more hours a week in all positions held in the legislative branch.

(A) is covered by Chapter 654;

(B) holds a line item or exempt position;

(C) works in a nonacademic position at a state institution of higher education at least 20 hours a week for at least 4.5 consecutive months; or

(D) is an hourly employee of the state.