Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Government Code § 2261.301: DEFINITIONS.

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GOVERNMENT CODE
TITLE 10. GENERAL GOVERNMENT
SUBTITLE F. STATE AND LOCAL CONTRACTS AND FUND MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 2261. STATE CONTRACTING STANDARDS AND OVERSIGHT
SUBCHAPTER G. CERTAIN PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES BY CONTRACTORS AND VENDORS

In this subchapter:

(1) "State agency employee" includes an independent contractor who contracts with a state agency to perform work or provide a service.

(2) "Surveillance" means monitoring, investigating, tracking, or collecting information about an individual without the individual's express or contractual authorization, including physical surveillance, electronic tracking, and data mining. The term does not include collecting information that is publicly available or available to the public through a subscription service.

(3) "Undue influence" means an improper use of power, position, or information to manipulate a decision-making process, including the use of private or confidential information for personal or organizational gain.

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 241 (H.B. 5061), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2025.

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