In this chapter, and unless otherwise defined in this section, all terms are defined by Government Code, §411.171 and §6.1 of this title (relating to Definitions).
  (1) Capitol access pass (pass)--The authorization granted by the Texas Department of Public Safety allowing a person to enter the Texas State Capitol building and the Capitol Extension, including any public space in the Capitol or Capitol Extension, in the same manner as the department allows entry to a person who presents a license to carry a handgun issued under Government Code, Chapter 411, Subchapter H.
  (2) License to carry a handgun--The license issued under Government Code, Chapter 411, Subchapter H.
  (3) Department--The Texas Department of Public Safety.
  (4) Pass holder--A person to whom a Capitol access pass has been issued.

Source Note: The provisions of this §2.1 adopted to be effective November 13, 2011, 36 TexReg 7557; amended to be effective July 7, 2016, 41 TexReg 4862