The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.     
       (1) Commission--The Texas Transportation Commission.      
       (2) Department--The Texas Department of Transportation.      
       (3) Executive Director--The executive director of the department or the executive director's designee not below the level of division director.      
       (4) Public entity--A governmental entity, including a political subdivision of this state, that is authorized by law to operate rail facilities.      
       (5) Rail facility--Real or personal property, or any interest in that property, that is determined to be necessary or convenient for the provision of a freight or passenger rail facility or system, including commuter rail, intercity rail, and high-speed rail.      
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §7.10 adopted to be effective January 5, 2006, 30 TexReg 8991; amended to be effective April 1, 2011, 36 TexReg 1690