Texas Transportation Code - TRANSP § 541.002. Governmental Authorities

(1) “Department” means the Department of Public Safety acting directly or through its authorized officers and agents.

(2) “Director” means the public safety director.

(3) “Local authority” means:

(4) “Police officer” means an officer authorized to direct traffic or arrest persons who violate traffic regulations.

(5) “State” has the meaning assigned by Section 311.005, Government Code, and includes a province of Canada.