Sec. 474.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Contract" means a contract for the construction or repair of a road or highway of any number of lanes, with or without grade separation, owned or operated by a governmental entity and any improvement, extension, or expansion to that road or highway, including: (A) an improvement to relieve traffic congestion and promote safety; (B) a bridge, tunnel, overpass, underpass, interchange, service road ramp, entrance plaza, approach, or tollhouse; and (C) a parking area or structure, rest stop, park, or other improvement or amenity the governmental entity considers necessary, useful, or beneficial for the operation of a road or highway. (2) "Contractor" means a person who is required to perform work under a contract. (3) "Governmental entity" means: (A) the Texas Department of Transportation; or (B) any political subdivision of the state that is acting under Chapter 284 , 366 , 370 , or 431 . (4) "Project specifications" means plans, reports, designs, or specifications prepared by a governmental entity or by a third party retained by a governmental entity under a separate contract. Redesignated by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607 ), Sec. 21.001(106), eff. September 1, 2021.
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