# Tex. Government Code § 791.003: DEFINITIONS

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.003

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Government Code § 791.003
- **Heading:** DEFINITIONS
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 791 / Section 791.003

## Text

In this chapter:

(1) "Administrative functions" means functions normally associated with the routine operation of government, including tax assessment and collection, personnel services, purchasing, records management services, data processing, warehousing, equipment repair, and printing.

(2) "Interlocal contract" means a contract or agreement made under this chapter.

(3) "Governmental functions and services" means all or part of a function or service in any of the following areas:

(A) police protection and detention services;

(B) fire protection;

(C) streets, roads, and drainage;

(D) public health and welfare;

(E) parks and recreation;

(F) library and museum services;

(G) records center services;

(H) waste disposal;

(I) planning;

(J) engineering;

(K) administrative functions;

(L) public funds investment;

(M) comprehensive health care and hospital services; or

(N) other governmental functions in which the contracting parties are mutually interested.

(4) "Local government" means a:

(A) county, municipality, special district, junior college district, or other political subdivision of this state or another state;

(B) local government corporation created under Subchapter D, Chapter 431, Transportation Code;

(C) political subdivision corporation created under Chapter 304, Local Government Code;

(D) local workforce development board created under Section 2308.253; or

(E) combination of two or more entities described by Paragraph (A), (B), (C), or (D).

(5) "Political subdivision" includes any corporate and political entity organized under state law.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Government Code § 791.001 § 791.001. PURPOSE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.001.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 791.002 § 791.002. SHORT TITLE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.002.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 791.003 § 791.003. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.003.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 791.004 § 791.004. INTERLOCAL CONTRACT; DUAL OFFICE HOLDING.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.004.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 791.005 § 791.005. EFFECT OF CHAPTER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.005.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 791.006 § 791.006. LIABILITY IN FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACT OR PROVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.006.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 791.011 § 791.011. CONTRACTING AUTHORITY; TERMS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.011.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 791.012 § 791.012. LAW APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTING PARTIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.012.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 791.013 § 791.013. CONTRACT SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.013.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 791.014 § 791.014. APPROVAL REQUIREMENT FOR COUNTIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.014.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 791.015 § 791.015. SUBMISSION OF DISPUTES TO ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.015.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 791.021 § 791.021. CONTRACTS FOR REGIONAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.021.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 791.022 § 791.022. CONTRACTS FOR REGIONAL JAIL FACILITIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.022.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 791.023 § 791.023. CONTRACTS FOR STATE CRIMINAL JUSTICE FACILITIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C791_S791.023.md)

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