Tex. Government Code § 2005.051: DEFINITIONS.

In this subchapter:

(1) "License" means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other authorization:

(A) that is issued by a licensing authority;

(B) that is subject before expiration to suspension, revocation, forfeiture, or termination by the issuing licensing authority; and

(C) that a person must obtain to:

(i) practice or engage in a particular business, occupation, or profession; or

(ii) engage in any other regulated activity, including hunting, fishing, or other recreational activity for which a license or permit is required.

(2) "Licensing authority" means an agency of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government that issues a license.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1194 (H.B. 1168), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.