Sec. 2259.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Governmental unit" means:
(A)  a state agency or institution;
(B)  a local government;  or
(C)  an entity acting on behalf of a state agency or institution or local government.
(2)  "Local government" means a municipality or other political subdivision of this state or a combination of political subdivisions, including a combination created under Chapter 791.
(3)  "Public security" means an obligation authorized to be issued under this chapter, including a bond, certificate, or note.
(4)  "State agency or institution" includes an institution of higher education.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.