The following words or phrases have the following meanings, in this subchapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
  (1) Galveston Bay--the estuary system consisting of Galveston Bay and Trinity Bay, along with smaller associated bays including East Bay and West Bay.
  (2) Fall--the period of time September through November, inclusive.
  (3) Spring--the period of time March through May, inclusive.
  (4) Sound ecological environment--a resilient, functioning ecosystem characterized by intact, natural processes, and a balanced, integrated, and adaptive community of organisms comparable to that of the natural habitat of a region.
  (5) Summer--the period of time June through August, inclusive.
  (6) Winter--the period of time December through February, inclusive.

Source Note: The provisions of this §298.205 adopted to be effective May 15, 2011, 36 TexReg 2908