Texas Local Government Code - LOC GOV'T § 501.002. Definitions

(1) “Authorizing unit” means the unit that authorizes the creation of a corporation under this subtitle.

(2) “Board of directors” means the board of directors of a corporation.

(3) “Bonds” includes evidences of indebtedness, including bonds and notes.

(4) “Corporate headquarters facilities” means buildings proposed for construction or occupancy as the principal office for a business enterprise's administrative and management services.

(5) “Corporation” means a corporation organized under this subtitle.

(6) “Cost,” with respect to a project, has the meaning assigned by Section 501.152.

(7) “County alliance” means two or more counties that jointly authorize the creation of a corporation under this subtitle.

(8) “District” means a conservation and reclamation district established under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(9) “Economic development office” means the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office within the office of the governor.

(10) “Governing body” means the commissioners court of a county or the governing body of a municipality or district.

(11) “Institution of higher education” has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.

(12) “Primary job” means:

(13) “Project” means a project specified as such under Subchapter C.

(14) “Resolution” means a resolution, order, ordinance, or other official action by the governing body of a unit.

(15) “Type A corporation” means a corporation governed by Chapter 504.

(16) “Type B corporation” means a corporation governed by Chapter 505.

(17) “Unit” means a municipality, county, or district that may create and use a corporation under this subtitle.