Texas Government Code 2275.0101 – Definitions
Terms Used In Texas Government Code 2275.0101
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
In this chapter:
(1) “Company” means a sole proprietorship, organization, association, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liability company, including a wholly owned subsidiary, majority-owned subsidiary, parent company, or affiliate of those entities or business associations, that exists to make a profit.
(2) “Critical infrastructure” means a communication infrastructure system, cybersecurity system, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment system, or water treatment facility.
(3) “Cybersecurity” means the measures taken to protect a computer, computer network, computer system, or other technology infrastructure against unauthorized use or access.
(4) “Designated country” means a country designated by the governor as a threat to critical infrastructure under § 2275.0103.
(5) “Governmental entity” means a state agency, a political subdivision, or an independent organization certified under § 39.151, Utilities Code, to perform a function described by § 39.151(a), Utilities Code.
(6) “Affiliate,” with respect to a company entering into an agreement in which the critical infrastructure is electric grid equipment, has the meaning assigned by the protocols of the independent organization certified under § 39.151, Utilities Code, for the ERCOT power region.